Questions answered by David M. Manes

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Should I get a lawyer? (Job interview gone wrong)

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

From what you wrote, I don't see anything that would give you a legal case. Weight, physical appearance, and tattoos are not legally protected from...

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My mother died on mother's day, with no will. how can I keep the house that still has a mortgage?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. You will need an Estate Attorney to open an estate for your mother so you can take care of the necessary transfers....

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Can they ask for more money than what's stated on the court papers?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

It's not clear what court you are talking about and what the papers are that you reference, but generally speaking, the case is not resolved just...

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General contractor stops payment on check for subcontractor.

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

It's possible that the sub might try to put a mechanic's lien on your property, but then you would have a case against the GC. Hopefully the amount...

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How does my fiance prove a civil suit for unpaid wages if he did not make copies of the time sheets he handed in?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

We handle wage cases all the time where we don't have exact records of the time worked, so that is not the issue. You can prove that an employee...

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Can you be sued for a case that you have already filed an appeal on? Yes... we are confused as to even what to ask?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

The way I read your question, it sounds like you will need to answer the electrician's complaint and prepare for an arbitration hearing. You should...

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Can we sue the president of a animal rescue group for making false accusations on social media to get donations?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

You may have a claim for defamation if the poster identified you specifically and published statements that caused harm to your reputation....

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Can i have my own business , while working H1 Visa for another company?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

Congratulations on the new business venture. I've helped lots of clients with India-US joint ventures, and I always involve another attorney...

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If I want to move my 2 companies (an S Corp and an LLC) from NJ to PA, what are my legal ramifications from doing so?

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

If you are moving everything to PA, it would be an unnecessary headache to keep any ties to NJ. So you should plan to dissolve the NJ company and...

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What do you do when you feel like you have been wrongfully fired from a job? Is there anything my mother can do??

David's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

This sounds like it could be a case of employment discrimination, but there's no way to know for sure without a thorough consultation with an...

David M. Manes's Answers (48)

Should I get a lawyer? (Job interview gone wrong)

My mother died on mother's day, with no will. how can I keep the house that still has a mortgage?

Can they ask for more money than what's stated on the court papers?

General contractor stops payment on check for subcontractor.

How does my fiance prove a civil suit for unpaid wages if he did not make copies of the time sheets he handed in?

Can you be sued for a case that you have already filed an appeal on? Yes... we are confused as to even what to ask?

Can we sue the president of a animal rescue group for making false accusations on social media to get donations?

Can i have my own business , while working H1 Visa for another company?

If I want to move my 2 companies (an S Corp and an LLC) from NJ to PA, what are my legal ramifications from doing so?

What do you do when you feel like you have been wrongfully fired from a job? Is there anything my mother can do??