Could my tax attorney give me a written summary of his findings without writing a lengthy legal brief?

You want to avoid penalties and fines by showing that you obtained legal advice. So if the IRS were to pursue you, you want to be able to present...

Can I sue my former employer for defamation?

If you signed a non-compete agreement you could be in breach of that agreement by working for a competitor. If you did not sign a non-compete but...

Divorce

An experienced family lawyer can tell you about your legal options, but it sounds like you have questions about more than just what the law allows....

What is the role of a judge in a divorce trial?

The judge decides the issues as they are presented to him or her. It sounds like there were problems with your evidence and the case, you attempted...

My husbands employer is refusing him time off for a medical necessary surgery, can they do that?

Depends, generally, on whether the employer has fifty or more employees and on whether your husband worked at least 1,250 hours for the employer...

My nephew was killed whiled in a federal prison. Can the family sue to prison?

As others indicated, it depends on the specific facts. Prison officials aren't expected to prevent every incident but there are certain security...

Flsa lawsuit

Call the lawyer who is representing your friend. There's a decent chance you're included in a class anyway.

IANAL, but can I represent my minor daughter at a Peace Order hearing on her behalf?

You can't "represent" her, but as her parent and guardian you may request a peace order on her behalf. Having said that, your background, including...

Depending on the circumstances a lawyer may be willing to represent you on a contingency basis for this case. Otherwise, your best bet is to file a...

Former supervisor from a govt agency is telling people within the organization that he fired me because I'm dumb.

There may be issues of immunity here, but your biggest concern is proving damages. If your separation agreement contains a liquidated damages...