Which lawyer do I need and where to find him?

In addition to the governing law provision, there may be a forum selection clause that specifies which court the case must be heard in. Some...

Commercial property foreclosure law in NY state, who is legally barred and who is allowed to purchase foreclosed real estate?

If the two commercial property owners are in business together (in the same corporation or LLC, for example), then one co-owner can sue the other...

What to do if I received a tenant non payment court papers with the wrong amount?

If the landlord accepts even partial payment after serving a 14-day rent demand, the landlord may have lost its right to bring an eviction...

Can I pay rent after eviction notice given ?

New statutory amendments give enhanced protection to residential tenants (in certain circumstances) who pay all back rent prior to eviction....

I would not assume "no negligence" if the upstairs neighbor or the contractor under his direction failed to properly shut off the water valve. It...

Someone's insurance might be able to cover this. You can make a claim with the association's insurance, the neighbor's insurance, and possibly your...

I assume that when you say "descent degree" you mean consent decree. Your rights would be governed by that decree. See if it mentions how you are...

Can I send the speaking notes that I used for oral argument in AD2 and almost spoke verbatim to the clerk's office?

Each court has specific rules about what you can submit after oral argument. It is unlikely that speaking notes with citation of additional case...

If a corporation is sued and an individual who is also an agent for the corporation:...

Each defendant has to be served properly. Service on the NY Secretary of State is only one means of proper service for a NY Corporation. A...

What CPLR or procedure is violated if P attny serves S & C but removed a party from orig judgment? Recourse?

To answer your substantive question about who is responsible to pay a judgment or debt, there is a doctrine called joint and several liability....