Questions answered by Brian Lipkin

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I have been laid off. They are offering a severance package. How should I view it?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

I'm sorry to hear that you were laid off yesterday. You are not required to have a lawyer review the agreement - you would be within your rights...

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I just received a court summons from a restaurant that I had my wedding reception at in Rhode Island. Not sure how to proceed.

Brian's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

You will need to file a response to the complaint, which is called an answer, within 20 days after you received service of the summons. You have...

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If a person in Massachusetts is terminated for reporting safety violations, what rights do they have?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

The employee may have a claim against the employer for retaliation. I assume that you are the employee. You may wish to speak with an employment...

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How to I legally remove a tenant at will/lodger?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

The first step is to serve your tenants with a notice to quit to end their tenancy. If they stay past the expiration of the notice to quit, you...

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Seeking whistle blower attorney

Brian's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

You can use Avvo to find an employment lawyer in your area. Good luck.

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I loaned $40 thousand dollars to a commercial fisherman that I was dating. It was a loan and he verbally agreed to pay it back

Brian's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Yes, you might consider filing a lawsuit in Massachusetts Superior Court for breach of contract. You should also consider investigating whether...

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Do we have a lead paint case against our landlord?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Yes, it sounds like you may have a strong case if the test shows there is lead paint. You might also be entitled to alternate housing while the...

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Can I avoid criminal or civil charges??

Brian's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

You might want to get a lawyer involved to see if they could negotiate an agreement with your employer. Your proposal to repay the money over time...

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1099 IC Ending Contract - nothing written except a 1099 form that she signed. No provisions around performance or ending

Brian's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

You ask two questions in your post. I will answer them in order: 1. Your first question is what you should do. You should have a lawyer review...

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I am a licensed NH Broker. I listed a 2 fam. for prop. mgmt. Owner fired me via text. Said I did not do my job.

Brian's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

Do you have a written contract with the owner? This contract should say when, and under what circumstances, the owner may terminate your services...

Brian Lipkin's Answers (317)

I have been laid off. They are offering a severance package. How should I view it?

I just received a court summons from a restaurant that I had my wedding reception at in Rhode Island. Not sure how to proceed.

If a person in Massachusetts is terminated for reporting safety violations, what rights do they have?

How to I legally remove a tenant at will/lodger?

Seeking whistle blower attorney

I loaned $40 thousand dollars to a commercial fisherman that I was dating. It was a loan and he verbally agreed to pay it back

Do we have a lead paint case against our landlord?

Can I avoid criminal or civil charges??

1099 IC Ending Contract - nothing written except a 1099 form that she signed. No provisions around performance or ending

I am a licensed NH Broker. I listed a 2 fam. for prop. mgmt. Owner fired me via text. Said I did not do my job.