A year ago my (innocent) friend was a victim of gun violence. Can he get disability benefits?

Whether your friend was innocent plays little to no role in determining eligibility for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration...

As my colleagues said, ACD stands for Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal, which means if the Defendant stays out of trouble for the period...

Family Member got summoned to court, but the date on the summons is wrong. Can we fight it?

Certainly, you can try to fight it, and claim that because the date was in error, the ticket should be dismissed. However, a criminal attorney who...

A friend of mine was arrested for "unauthorized practice without license", and was bailed out by her boss.

As my colleagues have said, your friend should retain a criminal defense lawyer to provide representation. Until then (and likely after), your...

How can we get diminished value of the car in NYS?

Given your fact pattern, you should definitely consult with an attorney in Western New York that handles uninsured motorist no-fault claims.

It depends on the language in the durable POA as to what authority your siblings have to do what they did. POA can be very dangerous tools when in...

I've been in foreclosure for 5 years, owing 80000. Don't have nearly that saved, but can pay the current payments. No hope right

It depends on your lender. Since your case is in Settlement Conference based on your description, you can and should ask for an opportunity to...

Regulations/laws/taxation about bringing inheritance from foreign country into the U.S.?

You'll probably need two (2) attorneys to handle this transaction: 1 outbound (Bangladesh) and 1 inbound (USA, presumably Illinois) to coordinate...

Can I get a lower monthly payment for my car note if I declare a chapter 13. If not then what are my choices?

You should see if you can refinance the note first, especially because right now, car loans are ridiculously cheap, even on a refinance. If you...

I never open a account with a debt collection, can I ask for validation? or is a risk to start a lawsuit?

Assuming that you are an individual and not a commercial debtor, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act gives you the right to demand, and the debt...