I am being threaten with a law suit for a canceled reservation at a lodging house in Ca. I live in Md. Can it be filed in Ca.?

Jurisdiction is definitely valid here in Maryland where you reside. Your concern about whether suit can be filed in CA will depend on a few more...

Hi, I was sued for posting an online comment on a review site for a dental clinic.Can I counter sue if the case was dismissed ?

In what court is this case pending? If in the Court of Special Appeals, then no, you would not be counter-suing in the same case at this late...

Can you sue a company for working and not getting paid

Are they saying they will never pay you, or that you have to wait to get paid until the end of the pay period (typically a 7 day or 14 day payroll...

How can i find out if i have any warrants in the state of new york and what are the charges

Contact a lawyer in the county/city in NY where you believe charges may be pending, and pay that lawyer to make a call for you. There is a warrant...

In Maryland, the age of consent for sexual relations is 16, unless the adult partner lives in the same household, or is in a position of having...

As landlords of a NJ residential home, can we impose our interpretation of an ambiguous late-rent-payment penalty clause?

Mr. Rafter's answer is absolutely correct. Ambiguities in a lease drafted by the landlord are going to be construed against the landlord and in...

Will the Service member civil relief act protect me from a hearing summons from the Board of director of my condo association?

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act only applies to state and federal courts and administrative agencies. A condo association board is a private...

Is it possible to counter sue the driver of the other vehicle?

There is no liability without negligence on your part contributing to the accident. Driving on a suspended license and/or without insurance is not...

What are the typical penalties for a 2nd DWI arrest and refusing breathalizer test?

You need a lawyer for the DUI in court. The prior is old, so it may not hurt you too bad. Was it in DC or elsewhere, and was it a conviction? ...

Efect of debt that's past statute of limitations (time-barred from lawsuit) on Maryland bankruptcy?

If this is a Chapter 7 in Maryland, then you do not have to worry if you inadvertently leave out an unsecured creditor. Debts of any creditor,...