The defendant filed a notice of intention to defend before being served summons, should he be served summons?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
A party can voluntarily consent to the jurisdiction of the court, and the filing of the NOI evidences that intent. Call the lawyer and ask if you...
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If a man has a life insurance policy, and his wife impersonates him by phone in order to obtain a loan on it, is it a crime?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
The unauthorized transaction is very likely a crime, and it is also likely a civil claim between the two of you. It is not so clear that the...
Title company paid off wrong loan
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Answered on June 16, 2015
You should press your claim with the title company. If the HUD-1 showed the line of credit payoff, and you signed the document authorizing closure...
Can a witness refuse to testify in Maryland? If not, what can happen to them?
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Answered on June 11, 2015
Don't confuse the refusal with the consequence, or the basis. For example, a refusal of a witness to answer because of an asserted constitutional...
Admit genuineness of documents- emails
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Answered on June 10, 2015
E-mails are not traditional "documents," but they are printed depictions of electronic data. When they are printed, they may become part of your...
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What kind of lawyer would I need to help review an employment contract for a surgeon just entering the medical workforce?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
There are several folks who advise physicians on employment contract matters. I have referred several to a former colleague who only works in this...
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Paid dentist in full before fix, he sent in insurance claim, he then kept $ they sent him to return to us. Crook.
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Answered on June 08, 2015
You may have claims under Maryland's consumer protection acts, and under common law causes of action. But it will require a lawyer to review your...
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Should I get a real estate lawyer?
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Answered on June 02, 2015
The question can be answered by reading your deed and your title insurance policy, and any title abstract created as part of the settlement. We...
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I caught my manager shaving my hours and using my vacation hours to cover it up. Should I hire an attorney?
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Answered on June 02, 2015
Absolutely. Bring all your documents and pictures and sit with an attorney for an in depth interview. You don't identify your "organization," but...
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Trying to find a lawyer to sue another lawyer for falsafiing a power of attonerney (poa) . How do I do that
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Answered on June 02, 2015
The claim is either your father's to bring, or his legal guardian. If that is you, then a lawyer will need a bit more detail about the claim. It...