Is it a violation of a law to not pay me back the money after a written contract?

No -- this is not illegal; it's a breach of contract. You can initiate a civil suit and get a judgment against this person, but even then, it's...

This means that the settlement check does not belong to you until after it is deposited into escrow and all liens and expenses are paid, including...

Am I responsible to buy out someone to remove their name from my deed on the family farm?

You need a thorough consultation with an attorney. The point being, you put him on the deed which makes him part owner of the property. As my...

What kind of recourse do i have ?

To recover monies owed, you would have a breach of contract action against the homeowner. Hopefully you have a written contract delineating the...

How do I stop Private School Registration?

Your obligations are governed by the legally binding contract you signed; look for a termination provision.

Can I ask the "at fault" hotel chain to pay me for pain & suffering, emotional distress, and other loss?

If the hotel has accepted liability, that's a good thing. Slip and Fall cases, generally, are notoriously hard to prove. You can certainly get...

How do I know if I need a personal injury attorney ?

Just because you fell does not necessarily mean that Walmart is liable for your injuries...you’d have to prove that Walmart was on notice of a...

I requested a courtsey cup of water at my local mcdonalds, they advised that they do not give out courtsey cups. ?

You do not have a case. McDonald's is under no obligation to give you a courtesy cup.

Can I do anything to stop auction of my.storageunits because I am a government contractor who hasn't been paid on over a month ?

You can try to appeal to the owner of the storage unit for an extension of time; however, your obligation to pay for the storage unit is completely...

Can I sue someone and request for my attorney fees in a small claim court ?

In Maryland attorneys fees are governed by contract or statute -- so unless your case fits into one of those areas -- where a contract expressly...