Myself and another coworker were terminated from our office in what appears to fit Disability Discrimination

There are many great employment lawyers on this website. Use the AVVO find a lawyer tool -- and I can think of at least one not far from you. ...

How to file for grandparent visitation through Maryland

Grandparent visitation cases are extremely difficult. In Maryland, grandparents typically only can get visitation over the objection of a parent...

Can I be removed from my lease if my roommate changed the locks on me

Roommates who are both on the lease have equal rights in the leased premises. Your roommate has done what appears to be an illegal eviction and...

Is an agreement breached when a Plaintiff settles his claims with a defendant who later sues the Plaintiff on the same claim?

This is exactly the reason why written settlement agreements are important. If the defendant never asserted his or her own claims in an action...

How long do attorneys stay on the Martindale website if they are retired or no longer practicing

Martindale is an independent rating service (and also attorneys pay to be placed in that directory). I'm not sure if Martindale polices who's...

Can I sue and win against the Verizon Center in DC due to non working escalator that resulted in an injury?

Anybody can sue anyone for anything. The question is whether you will prevail. Was the escalator cordoned off and were people climbing it anyway?...

I want to purchase a property from an auction there are tenants in the property How do I get the tenants out of the property?

You take the property subject to the lease. If there is a written lease in place, you cannot evict the tenants unless they are in breach of the...

If you've filed civil suits in federal courts, can you get these sealed? What is the process for doing this?

You would have to demonstrate a compelling reason to get court records sealed. The court weighs the need for secrecy against the public's right to...

Is a parent not exercising his right to visitation over a period of two years a material change in circumstances?

There's an old adage which states -- "let a sleeping dog lie." Technically yes this could be a material change in circumstances; however, the...

No -- debt collection is a civil matter - not a criminal one. You can be sued, have wages and/or property garnished.