Can I sue for defamation? Is this defamation-per-se under Maryland law?

After reading you description as well as comments to other answers, it does seem like you are on the receiving end of a lot of negative slurs upon...

I have asked several attorneys what to do. They have indicted that it would require a large law firm with the resources to sue.

I assume the APA is a private, non-profit professional organization, controlled by its members, who vote in its board and hire its own officers. ...

Is there any state that I can get a new license without paying the DC tickets?

If the tickets are for moving violations or jailable offenses (like DUI), then you have to pay the tickets. Every state will honor the DC...

If someone gets in my face and calls me derogatory names, can I punch them

No. You will commit an assault and battery. Mere words do not legally justify a physical response. You would have to prove, by credible...

I have a 100% perfect driving record for my entire 20 year driving record. My insurance will still increase. What should I do?

My answer is going to be different than the other lawyers, for practical reasons. I think you need to check with a Massachusetts lawyer (where you...

What can I do to minimize my exposure with this with regard to pre-employment screenings?

What, exactly, was your "deal'? A straight-up guilty plea? Did you at least get a probation before judgment (PBJ)? Obviously we have no idea why...

You're mixing apples and oranges here. There is no "plaintiff" in a criminal case to "settle with". Criminal charges resulting in arrest warrants...

I have three charges of theft less then 10,000$ i am a 1st offender i i have a public defender i think i haven't heard anything

Although most first offenders in Montgomery County can hope to avoid a conviction on a first offense, three charges of theft up to $10,000, without...

Do they have to give my husband his refund back if they got their payment?

Nobody gets to keep what is not theirs. That would be unjust enrichment. If your husband's ex received money belonging to your husband, then he is...

Can I just say to bad my lease is renewed for serving papers late and stay it was a one year lease stating start and end dates

Unless your lease states it automatically renews for a full one year term unless terminated 30 days before the end of the first year term, and has...