Questions answered by Jennifer L. Ellis

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If me or my son father have a harassment thing filed against one another, are we still required to contact each other by law?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

If you have a restraining order against each other, it should hopefully provide for how you are to deal with your son. Until you know exactly what...

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How is asking a question domestic abuse/battery? When are you considered a aggressor in domestic abuse???

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

I am sorry you are in this situation. What I would suggest you do is contact a domestic violence shelter, explain your situation and see if you can...

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My son is in prison in Idaho. His legal spouse died in the county jail and he needs to sue but family won'r include him. He has

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

If the family won't include him, the answer is for your son to retain his own lawyer. Since he is in prison, he will need your help finding someone...

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Do I have a possible lawsuit?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

Here's the thing, lawsuits require damage. So the question is, what is your damage? If you were not injured, as in hard to go to the doctor and get...

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Personal injury question: 1. complaint: accidentally put amount 2. default: statement of damages?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

I am going to assume you don't have a lawyer. The problem with your question is you are asking for very specific legal advice. If you want advice...

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I was in a car accident 4 days ago. She was ticketed but her insurance says they need to investigate. How long should this take?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

Have you gone to the doctor? If not, please do asap. That is the most important thing. If you haven't called your own insurance company, you...

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My 14 year old son was struck by a car while riding his bike. What do I do now?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

I am sorry to hear what has happened. Yes, if you haven't contacted the police you should do so now. You also, of course, should contact your...

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Conflict of Interest/Code of Ethics/Misconduct

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

If I am understanding you correctly, you borrowed money from someone who happens to be a paralegal. However, your loan is not with the firm, nor is...

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What is the difference between an Advocate and a Lawyer?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

Lawyer is a term that means someone who is licensed to practice law. So anyone who represents you in court is your lawyer. The term advocate has no...

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Substitution of attorney is my attorney allow to charge me to file a motion to withdraw from my case?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on September 07, 2014

I think a fee dispute is appropriate here. California has a mandatory fee arbitration program....

Jennifer L. Ellis's Answers (5150)

If me or my son father have a harassment thing filed against one another, are we still required to contact each other by law?

How is asking a question domestic abuse/battery? When are you considered a aggressor in domestic abuse???

My son is in prison in Idaho. His legal spouse died in the county jail and he needs to sue but family won'r include him. He has

Do I have a possible lawsuit?

Personal injury question: 1. complaint: accidentally put amount 2. default: statement of damages?

I was in a car accident 4 days ago. She was ticketed but her insurance says they need to investigate. How long should this take?

My 14 year old son was struck by a car while riding his bike. What do I do now?

Conflict of Interest/Code of Ethics/Misconduct

What is the difference between an Advocate and a Lawyer?

Substitution of attorney is my attorney allow to charge me to file a motion to withdraw from my case?