Is your friend a NY licensed attorney? If no, an appearance in court as you describe looks a lot like the unauthorized practice of law.

Can I withdraw a lawsuit and refile it if the Defendant was never served properly. ?

NY does not recognize "wrongful foreclosure." If, as the question implies, the bank already foreclosed a mortgage in a prior suit, won, and took...

If somebody asked one of my clients to get into a land contract, I would counsel that client to run in the other direction. Both you and your ex...

Can I sue the hospital?

I'm sorry to hear about this story. You ask a fair question about whether it's possible to sue the hospital, and it's impossible for a lawyer to...

What can be done if while going through divorce my ex fordged my name on documents to sell property and keep precedes ?

I responded to a very similar question in recent memory. Here is a link:...

I want to sue a contractor for real shoddy work. What is the category in order to find an attorney?

On this site, "Lawsuits and Disputes," is the category. I changed the category for you. If you meet with a lawyer who gives a free consultation,...

How do i become power of attorney for my mentally disabled brother?

I'm sorry to hear about this. You should schedule a consultation with an attorney of your choosing to investigate your allegations and whether your...

It depends what you mean by the fire being the result of the neighbor's shady lifestyle. Assuming the fire was not set intentionally, it's worth...

Can a small claims civil court judge give court order to remove personal property.

A small claims court can only award money damages. If you want relief other than a money judgment, you have to sue in a different part of court.

How can I sign the recorded owner's deed to me in the presence of a Notary when he is deceased?

Based on your description, the executor or administrator of the estate of the now deceased owner can give that deed.