I am not a bankruptcy attorney, but in that particular context, I could see why he needed to advise you that the money was a gift. The whole point...

If I live in NY and attempt buying or selling real estate in MD, in which state should I form the LLC,

Q#1: More a question for an accountant, but I believe if it's a "single member"/"sole proprietor" LLC, the IRS considers it a "disregarded entity"...

Can a settlement agreement include a provision that no party can return to family court but only to arbitration?

Under the general civil practice rules in New York (CPLR Art 75), you can certainly specify in a contract or judicial/consent order that future...

I asked this question before but it was misinterpreted. I intend to use an attorney to represent me in an SEC whistleblower case

You can certainly ask a prospective attorney to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (you can find them on the web) concerning the...

Specifically looking for an attorney that has direct experience with the Adirondack Park Agency and local planning boards.

Mr. Rothstein is correct that this portion of the website is for asking general questions rather than finding an attorney, although this is in my...

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Would it be wise to document anything my child tells me about the ncp corporally punishing my child?

Yes, of course it is relevant. You have a right to a custody/visitation order which provides for a "no corporeal punishment" provision (among...

Am I required to install a bathroom in my office?

You don't need to allow the "public" (i.e., non customers) to use your restroom, but per that ordinance, you need to have a place for your...

Does it look bad if I'm seeing a therapist during my divorce? Can this be used against me in court?

I agree with Mr. Cook. This isn't an age where (for those young enough to remember VP candidate Senator Eagleton) seeing a therapist is a mark of...

Technically, someone would only be a party to the action if they were named as petitioner/plaintiff or respondent/defendant (or intervenor or other...

How to sue my attorney legal malpractice

You can sue for anything, including "legal malpractice", but you have to PROVE that (1) what this attorney did or did not do for you (the "standard...