Discovery issue

You'll want to schedule a preliminary conference with the assigned judge asap or you may lose your right to pre-trial discovery. There are many...

A defendant answers a Complaint which included his Bill of Particulars. Next step: the plaintiff must respond. Correct?

You must answer of course but it's how you will respond that matters. Meet with an experienced trial lawyer and get the help you will need. This...

In a chapter 11 case. Can the Judge force the lender to reduce accelerated interest rates?

You have counsel so get your own bankruptcy lawyer actively involved. Many factors can affect the outcome such as the current market conditions and...

I just filed bankruptcy, chapter 7...will my credit union account be affected? I do not have any loans or credit cards with the

Your chapter 7 filing, without more, should not affect your membership status. If in doubt, call customer service or visit the credit union's home...

I was served papers for a summons and formal complaint.

Hire a lawyer for your mother asap and file a formal answer to preserve her rights. In the meantime, she should obtain a comprehensive credit...

If I file an order to show cause to stay the court's order regarding a discovery issue, does the judge have to execute the OSC

The Superior Court judge has full and complete discretion to grant the order to show cause, condition the requested relief, or entirely withhold...

If I file bankruptcy will all assets have to be listed, for example I have a car payment, but I need my car.

In a chapter 7 bankruptcy you may be able to retain your car. List all assets including the car. If you reaffirm the debt and continue paying the...

Letters from Ex's Lawyer

If a lawyer prepares a letter but then is not present to sign the original, the letter may be signed by a secretary or assistant in the lawyer's...

What is it I'm supposed to do at this point?

Meet with an experienced debtor-creditor lawyer who understands student loans in a confidential office setting. Your wife will need to answer the...

You can move to vacate the judgment through a New York litigation attorney.. What needs to be shown is both excusable neglect and a meritorious...