Questions answered by Michael Keith Terkanian

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Fired for being pregnant. What can I do?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Being fired for being pregnant is a clear violation of the Title VII Discrimination Act and something the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

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Is there anything we can do to retrieve our money back?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Attorney Balfus is correct; for $600, this is a small claims issue. If you were hired to do a job and you completed the job to spec, you are...

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What charges could I face?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, your description doesn't give enough information to provide a solid answer, but here are...

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Is it legal/ethical for a Realtor to take a commission if he offers to buy a client's house?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

I agree with Attorney Kludiner; you are not required to sell to him, so if you feel that he is taking advantage of you, assume his offer doesn't...

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I got a loan from a credit union to buy this car. Do I have any options ?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 26, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you've been having with your car. First, I want to make it clear that I am only partially familiar with the...

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Can I file harassment in the workplace? What would be the benefit(s) of filing a lawsuit?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 23, 2015

I agree with Attorneys Ezold and Brinkmeier... bad management does not generally lead to a successful court case. The only thought I had was...

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I had just called north west legal services to seek help with a lawsuit of debt collection, was told there is a conflict?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 23, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Conflicts for attorneys are a very touchy situation. We can't, under most circumstances, represent a party...

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How do I approach my current employer about this unexpected extension, and also how much notice should I expect to give to them

Michael's answer | Answered on December 23, 2015

This seems to be more of a professional-tact question rather than a legal question, so let's put the legality to rest first. If there is nothing in...

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What rights do we have? Can we change the locks? Can we terminate our lease without repercussions?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

As a leaseholder, you generally have the right to Quiet Enjoyment of the property, which essentially forbids the landlord from entering unless 1)...

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Was I wrong? Is this self defense?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

First, are you talking about criminal self-defense (such as being arrested and charged by the police), or civil self-defense (such as the guy is...

Michael Keith Terkanian's Answers (70)

Fired for being pregnant. What can I do?

Is there anything we can do to retrieve our money back?

What charges could I face?

Is it legal/ethical for a Realtor to take a commission if he offers to buy a client's house?

I got a loan from a credit union to buy this car. Do I have any options ?

Can I file harassment in the workplace? What would be the benefit(s) of filing a lawsuit?

I had just called north west legal services to seek help with a lawsuit of debt collection, was told there is a conflict?

How do I approach my current employer about this unexpected extension, and also how much notice should I expect to give to them

What rights do we have? Can we change the locks? Can we terminate our lease without repercussions?

Was I wrong? Is this self defense?