Alan Jay Dion's Answers (456)

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I want a lawyer just for a pre-trial how much would it cost?Just for a pre-trial because if they give me a deal i want to it

Alan's answer | Answered on March 29, 2013

This is not really a litigation question. You are in Philadelphia and the Pre-trial (don't you mean Preliminary Hearing?) hearings are in...

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Is it true after an accident, the insurance company has to write the check out for repair to both the not a fault driver

Alan's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

This depends on the insurance company. If the car is at a body shop when the damage is estimated, the company will want to write the check to the...

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I am a senior, living on social security, in a contract for my storage locker, and cannot pay the late penalties.

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

Maybe a NY lawyer will have a different spin on this but, in general, small claims court has limited powers and there are different kinds of small...

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What does a court of law look at? the law or the intend behind the litigation? In a condo case where association is greedy

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

If you can rent the unit according to the condo documents, then you can rent it. There may be qualifications in the rules and regulations as to...

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In a Crossmotion, can I ask for the case to be dismissed and motion for summary on my counterclaim?

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

Yes. You can move for summary judgment on a counterclaim. I would caution you that you are tossing around complex legal theories based on common...

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Are my assets protected from litigation involving a rental property I bought with my Roth IRA?

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

Denying claims is not the same as denying coverage. Safeco is asserting a defense that would be available to you, personally, if you were sued. ...

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I would like to refer this question to a civil litigation attorney I was illegally sentenced can i sue the City,State,Judge, Fed

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

You should consult a lawyer that specializes in civil rights litigation. There may be immunity but for really egregious violations of civil...

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I recall large civil litigation against Police Officers in the past that used their

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

What you describe is conceivable. If an officer is refused representation by the city in a civil suit because the officer uses a personally owned...

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Small Claims outcome never returned to me after almost a month.

Alan's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

The result on your counterclaim would not depend on any other case outcome, particularly if your opponent didn't show up for the hearing. On the...

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Can a man & woman be legal domestic partners?

Alan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Check with a lawyer in CA. and see if there is still common law marriage in the state. You may be able to take vows in private and be considered...

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