Developer and general contractor not responsible for cause of my attorney fees if purposefully lying?

Bottom line is that recovery of attorney’s fees and costs is unlikely. Courts in DC follow what is known as the “American Rule” where each party...

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I moved this over to Landlord and Tenant, that might get you a few more responses. Yes, you are correct that DC is THE tenant friendly...

Where and how do I go about looking up litigant makeup(cosmetic) careers?

Wow, what an interesting idea. Honestly I do not know whether makeup application alone requires a license in DC. But, it’s smart to check. Here is...

If you are receiving letters about bi-annual reporting obligations, you are likely listed as the “registered agent” for the company and not the...

If the Judge doesn't accept email what doc can I file to ask for clarification to an order setforth by the Court?

I think that this question demonstrates why it is important to be represented in Civil Litigation. It is not difficult for experienced lawyers to...

My 3 sisters and I have ownership of my parents house who are deceased. One wants to sell the house and the other 3 don't.

Most of the time, yes. In D.C., co-owners of a property have a near absolute right to force the sale of a property. The technical legal name is...

How can I structure m real estate deals?

It’s an exciting time for wholesalers in DC. The market for wholesaling changes drastically when the new TOPA exemption goes into effect. Many...

Unfortunately, there is not much you can do, absent a specific provision in the lease allowing you to unilaterally terminate your "share" of the...

If you frequently litigate cases in DC Superior being the guy (or gal) that sues Judges seems like a bad strategy. Judges talk, usually to other...

Ex-boyfriend filed a Civil Protection Order against me, despite initiating constant contact and engaging in mutual conversation.

Ugh, CPO cases are ugly, every time. I’m sorry you are going through that. They are very fact specifc and the Court will review and often read...