A paralegal is not an attorney. If the paralegal is working under the supervision and at the direction of an attorney, then he or she may assist,...

Will I go to Jail? Do I need a lawyer for unemployment fraud charges?

There isn't enough information here to go on, but you should look through the Yellow Pages for a local attorney. If you have been charged with...

My husband is verbally and mentally abusive and has threatened me.

A Protection from Abuse order is the appropriate course of action. This website from womenslaw.org provides good information:...

Can I file a stay away order online in Philadelphia,Pa. ?

No. The rule is this: A. A proceeding for emergency relief from abuse shall be commenced by the filing of a petition by the plaintiff with the...

For 10 years my rent included the cost of municipal water. Management is now adding a flat fee for water. Is this legal in PA?

At the time of the lease renewal, the landlord may suggest new terms to the lease.

Do you list your actual specifically sought damage amounts in a filed civil complaint?

I'm not sure what the Arizona rules are. In PA, it is sufficient to state that you are seeking an amount greater than the threshold for arbitration...

If you are being a noise nuisance, then yes, but there is nothing wrong with a single, short beep. If you are laying on the horn and driving the...

I am trying to return a security deposit.

The biggest thing to be worried about is that the tenant could pop up at any time and ask for the deposit. A separate savings account with a modest...

If you are terminated for refusing to sign, that could be an unlawful retaliatory discharge under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The issue is...

Can a Judge Order a Plaintiff to Amend a Motion?

If you're proceeding pro se, the judge may be alerting you that your complaint is currently insufficient to state a cause of action. You may want...