During a settlement conference, my lawyer misrepresented my position and did not correct it during the court stipulation.

A stipulation made in open court before a judge is binding, whether or not it was signed by the parties. You can bring on an order to show cause...

She sounds like a liar, not a lawyer. Any person can represent him or herself. It's called being a "pro se" litigant. Sometimes it's also...

Do I need an attorney?

Do you have any idea why he won't bill you or send you a statement? This is very odd. Try sending him a letter by certified mail, return...

Can I select one of my two residences to be my domicile?

There are legal criteria that determine your domicile, which is not the same as residence. Among these are where you receive your mail, where your...

Subpoena to deposition

I'm not admitted to practice in MA, so these answers pertain to NY and federal law. A party to a law suit can be served with a deposition notice...

Being sued by collection agency, trial date has been set, but will be filing bankruptcy, should i appear in court?

I would recommend that you appear in court and ask for a continuance or an adjournment of the trial. If you're asked for a reason, tell them that...

Is it my legal right to get up and leave without paying after severe noise disturbance in a restaurant?

I'm admitted to practice in NY, and I don't know MN law, but under common law, to receive the food and not pay for it is theft. Depending on the...

Is this extortion? Attempted theft?

You don't say what the website said, why the complainant thought it objectionable, or how you are connected to the owners of the website. A threat...

Text messages entered into court as evidence

If you can prove through testimony from the service provider that the message was sent via their service (whether it's Verizon, AT&T, or some other...

Do I need a civil trial lawyer?

I'm not admitted in Pennsylvania, but check to see if it has a "Lemon Law" which protects consumers from fraud in cases like yours. In most states...