This happens surprisingly often, and it is a bad situation. The Virginia State Bar Association has made it clear that the file belongs to you. ...

Do I have a case?

I have seen this a number of times, and it is distressing and unfortunate. You actually have several different legal options available to you, and...

A non-compete I signed in 2004 has the incorrect job title on it. My ex-employer is now trying to enforce it. Can they?

you should definitely have an experienced employment attorney review the non-compete. This area of the law changes from time-to-time, and every...

Do I have a case to hold my employer accountable for laying me off?

be mindful of any deadlines they put on their severance offer. There is no law that requires them to pay you any severance, and any severance they...

What's my legal right

unfortunately, the context is important. It sounds like the first doctor you saw referred you for follow up testing, which you did not complete. ...

Can I sue my 4 year old's private school in Ashburn VA on the grounds of gross negligence & for allowing bullying & injury 2 son

in addition to legal rights under Virginia statutory and common law, please also don't overlook your contract with the school. You may also have a...

What can we do to stop the semi trucks using a designated haul road when there is a hi-way 3 miles east

this sounds like a difficult situation, for sure you may try and see if a claim for nuisance will work, although the longer the trucks have been...

Medical care received

you will definitely need to consult with an attorney in Arizona (or wherever this happened) who has experience in medical malpractice...

If a plaintiff cannot make it to court, can they give someone a notarized statement and power of attorney to present for them?

Small Claims court in Virginia is a unique animal, and something that lawyers don't know much about. We are not allowed in there - nobody can have...

the context would be important to know, in answering this question. How long ago was the original contract signed ? has there been any dispute...