What type of lawyer would I need if we were involved in a ponzi scheme in a real estate fund that didn't exist, but our

You need to consult with an attorney that specializes in securities and investment fraud. Depending on the number of investors involved and the...

If I'm a student and I was charged more than originally stated in a contract that I signed would this be a breach on their part?

Although I do not practice law in Florida, I think your main problem will be proving the existence of a contract. If the institution put in...

Can I sue the Board of Directors who did not watch over our investments into a large $12,000,000 ponzi scheme.

According to your question, some members of the investment firm's board of directors settled with the plaintiff class, of which you are a member. ...

What is the status of class action lawsuit against countrywide?

There have been numerous class action lawsuits against Countrywide, covering everything from federal securities fraud to consumer fraud. Your...

Being charged with food stamp, welfare or medicare fraud fraud is a serious matter. You need to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible....

How do I find out about a class action suit my company is involved in?

If you work for a company that has publicly traded stock, then the company's SEC filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q) will probably disclose this wage &...

Mr. Weiland's answer is excellent, particularly his statement of the applicable law. I just want to underscore the importance of hiring a criminal...

If a person admits a crime (stolen credit card) and I did not report it, ( she promised to destroy it) am I responsible?

The question is whether you in some way aided this person in the commision of the alleged crimes. In most jurisdictions, aiding and abetting is a...

I would like to be a lawyer. I like to be outside and up in other peoples' business. What kind of lawyer should I be?

That's funny. Assuming this is a serious inquiry, first, you need to get into law school. If you succeed in graduating from an ABA accredited law...

Keep in mind that you may be able to help the lawyers prosecuting this case without joining the suit as a named plaintiff (which would show up on...