A close friend has asked me what are his options after lending $1000 There is no documentation regarding this loan.

I think your friend answered the question for himself. Lesson learned.

If you are offered a settlement in a civil suit and you don't like the amount, can your lawyer force you to accept it?

It is your case, so if you want to go to trial, that is your prerogative. Just remember there are risks in trial, and there are likely costs....

Auto loan through a bank (ally)

You might want to try another lender. At any rate, did you get a letter after the repo of Ally's intent to dispose of the truck? That would have...

Collection agency calling and harassing to collect a feed

I'd go se a consumer lawyer in Brooklyn, There are several good ones. This happens a lot when the creditor takes money from you then tries to stiff...

Do I have to have agreed to collection, attorney's fees before I can be charged those things for medical debts?

Attorney's fees are only chargeable to a customer if it is authorized by law or agreement. So if you did not sign anything, they likely cannot add...

I might ask for an accounting so you can see teh error clearly, but I would not spend that money in the meantime

If my ex was awarded a vehicle per the divorce decree and in the decree he also agreed to assume 100% of the loan and.....

I agree with the prior answers. The fact the Court awarded him the car and made him responsible means nothing to the lender. I'd go back to family...

Can they attach to my assets after having my car repoed?

No, Not yet. They have to sue you first. They have 4 years from the repo sale to do so. If you do get sued, make sure you answer the complaint, you...

How do i return my car when i owe to much?

Do talk to the lender. What you want to accomplish is a surrender. You need them to take it back with something in writing saying they take it...

Can an attorney sue for payment with an invoice being sent

The flip side of having an aggressive matro lawyer is they usually bill as aggressively. You are entitled to an itemized invoice so you can measure...