What type of attorney do I need?

You should retain a litigation attorney who litigates civil and commercial matters. I live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Which court are you in?

I want to know

Whatever the circumstances may be, you must respond to the lawsuit.

Do we get to speak to the Judge on a Motion Return Date? I have been trying to get an emergency conference, but

If the Order to Show Cause was not signed, there is no motion return date.

Conferences in chambers, off the record, and without the litigants are permitted. You don't believe your present attorney is adequately...

How to prove addiction to pain killers from other parent?

Pharmacy records can be obtained. Medical and pharmacy records must soon be electronic and centralized. That would make it even easier.

Do I Need A Business Lawyer?

You may want to retain a "business" attorney and then, just for the trademark, an "intellectual property" attorney. I have a good IP attorney if...

I have lived with my girlfriend for over 12 years. I added her business to my credit card and she would make charges and payoff

Are you saying American Express reversed $50,000 of payments based upon a telephone call?

Can an oral agreement ending restaurant lease for payment by landlord when a new tenant is found be enforced in court?

Right you are. Without a writing, this won't fly.

After getting a lawyer to represent me should I get a written agreement from him before paying him

Yes. A lawyer is legally obligated to furnish a written retainer agreement to you before you make any payment.

Heart broken and dont know what to do next

The best thing I can tell you is that broken hearts heal. I've been there. Unfortunately, immigration is not one of my practice areas.