I was a passenger in a "not at fault" car, but the other car was being borrowed. Who should I sue?

I agree with my colleague, you would normally sue both the driver and the owner. Your best course of action would be to consult with an experienced...

I got a parking ticket with the wrong license plate number. Should I pay it?

You should not just ignore it, but as my colleague stated, you may have grounds to challenge the ticket.

Is talking/texting on your cell phone while driving a moving violation?

Yes, as my colleague stated.

Is my landlord responsible for an electrical fire that took place in my home that they were informed about from myself?

Your landlord may be responsible, but an attorney would need more information to determine your claims. What was the "problem" complained to your...

Can my employer reduce my hours without notice?

In NYS all employees are "at will", unless they have an employment contract, meaning they can be fired for any reason or no reason without notice,...

Are there circumstances where a judge can deny acd for first offender possession of marijuana?

A Judge may grant or deny your ACD. There are many reasons a judge may deny a plea, including but not limited to the facts of the case and a...

A will does not need to be filed in court to be valid. It will be filed at the time of death. I would consult with an estates attorney to make...

Yes you can appeal. Be sure to put in a Notice of Appeal within 30 days. The attorney handling your appeal would be the best person assess the...

My wife passed away. She was an agent for a large insurance company. She had her own agency. What taxes would I have to pay .

Sorry about the passing of your wife. You should consult with an experienced tax attorney. Most attorneys offer free consultations prior to...

Can I get theft charges removed from my record?

I agree with Mr. Rothstein, NY does not expunge records. However, it appears that you accepted a plea where your record would be sealed. Therefore,...