Is an attorney required by law to file a default after the party served doesn't answer after the second time?

There is no requirement to file for default judgment. The courts have a strong preference for deciding cases on the merits rather than on...

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Hindering prosecution

While lying to the cops during a criminal investigation is dumb, he is unlikely to get jail time for it. If he gets an attorney involved, the...

In a civil case, the plaintiff asks me, the defendant (acting as pro se), to sign a dismissal form. Do I have to sign it?

Without more information, nobody can say. If you were sued and now the plaintiff wants to drop the case against you, why do you want to fight that?...

My mother was questioning the validity of a contract that she thought might fall under duress or undue influence. I helped her

Your mother needs to request the itemized statement explaining the work performed and the costs, not you. If she (not you) is unhappy with the...

A personal representative was used to settle insurance claim for a minor. What is fair compensation range for this service?

I have never come across this situation so I'm not sure what is "fair". I will tell you that in my state an attorney who performs this settlement...

Insurance companies have decided we are at fault. Only a $500 case but I don't like being wronged. What can I do?

How valuable are your principles? If you are willing to pay an attorney by the hour to sue the other driver in an attempt to prove that she caused...

How do I sue a comedy club after they threw me down the stairs and hitting me cause they said I was disturbing the announcer??

Not enough details, so you should meet with an attorney. For future reference, a business does not have to give you a reason before asking you to...

Do I need help or do I do this alone?

Everyone else has given you good advice: get a lawyer. Now I'm going to be the bearer of bad news: no matter what, your life will not go back to...

How to restrict medical records for the car accident claim process?

Prior to suit being filed, the insurance company only sees the records you send them, although they often request priors if they suspect there was...

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