Questions answered by Theodore B Godfrey

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I know longer work at my old job, but never gave me a paycheck. What should I do?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

You should strongly consider filing suit against the employer. Maryland law allows for 3 times actual damages plus reasonable attorneys' fees...

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Can I be fired for not going into work when there is a state of emergency?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 26, 2011

If your collective bargaining agreement does not prohibit it, your employer can probably fire you. I don't think you'd be likely to take shelter...

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What is probation before judgment?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 24, 2011

I agree with all comments of my colleague at the Bar Mr. Carpio-Gonzalez. PBJ is defined at section 6-220 of Maryland's Annotated Code, Criminal...

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I want to file a claim in the higher court. Which one would I file in U.S. District court or a Curcuit Court?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 24, 2011

I concur entirely with my colleague at the Bar Mr. Press. Do not take on a suit of this size without consulting directly one-on-one with legal...

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What laws surround transfer of employees from one location to other corporate locations?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 24, 2011

The requirement to be rehired and renegotiate salary are legal, but I am not sure that benefits including retirement can simply be reset from day...

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WHAT CAN I DO IF LAWYER WONT GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

Greetings. I largely agree with the answer of my prior esteemed colleague at the Bar, but also wish to ask: are you the client, or is the family...

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I am a plaintiff in the case where my husband is the defendant he is being charged with second degree assualt. what happens if i

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 16, 2011

If you don't come to court you run the risk that the prosecutor will request a "body attachment" against you and bring you to court by force and...

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IN Md, can an employee reducehours to nothing, without cause, from a f/t hire position? I am disabled (Speech/Lang/ect).

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 16, 2011

Any employer can fire any employee for any reason or no reason unless it violates a specific statute or a contract. In this case, the issue is...

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I live in MD but If I am served in DC or VA will I have 60 days to respond instead of 30 days ?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 16, 2011

The issue is what court has the case. In Maryland courts, parties who are served outside of Maryland but inside of the US sometimes have a 60-day...

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Can I transfer my DWI case after conviction to a different state?

Theodore's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

This is a question requiring a North Carolina attorney's review, as it is a North Carolina judge's order in play. In addition, any limitation on...

Theodore B Godfrey's Answers (249)

I know longer work at my old job, but never gave me a paycheck. What should I do?

Can I be fired for not going into work when there is a state of emergency?

What is probation before judgment?

I want to file a claim in the higher court. Which one would I file in U.S. District court or a Curcuit Court?

What laws surround transfer of employees from one location to other corporate locations?

WHAT CAN I DO IF LAWYER WONT GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK

I am a plaintiff in the case where my husband is the defendant he is being charged with second degree assualt. what happens if i

IN Md, can an employee reducehours to nothing, without cause, from a f/t hire position? I am disabled (Speech/Lang/ect).

I live in MD but If I am served in DC or VA will I have 60 days to respond instead of 30 days ?

Can I transfer my DWI case after conviction to a different state?