A credit card company is suing me. Do they have to personally serve me in order for the case to proceed?

Legally valid service is required; "personal" service may or may not be. In Md., service on another adult resident at your place of abode is...

Is there a conflict of interest if a defendant has his girlfriend's sister to represent him in court?

It depends on the facts. It is not automatically a conflict, depending on what the case is about. If the lawyer is a necessary witness, that may...

I have been sent a certified letter to appear in court in Washington, I live in South Carolina and don't have the money to

You may or may not have to appear personally, depending on what is being sought. You should have a lawyer who practices in DC look at it and...

Looking to Possibly Hire an Attorney for Assistance in Credit Card Case

We handle these cases, and you are right to be looking for a lawyer to help you. Unfortunately, there are not always any complete defenses...

Do I have the right to hire an attorney in a civil case?

You have a right to hire your own attorney; you just don't have the right to have the taxpayers pay for it in a civil case.

You are not liable for this as long as the corporation was in good standing at the time, and you did not personally guarantee it, unless assets of...

Am I responsible for child's medical bills?

If you are still legally the parent, you are legally liable (as between you and the hospital) provided the care was "necessary" or "emergency" care...

Am I responsible for debt I did not agree to pay?

You have no liability for this. Your sister does. The life insurance has nothing to do with it.

I WORK AS A HOME EQUITY LOAN COLLECTOR FOR A LARGE BANK. I NEED TO KNOW THE WASHINGTON SPECIFIC FDCPA REGULATIONS

A large bank should know this information. If not, they have their own lawyers to figure it out. Ask them. If they won't help you, perhaps you...

Filing Chapter 7. Social Security & Retirement Income Question?

Yes, assuming you qualify for Chapter 7 based on your income (which at $3900 including social security you probably will), your future income will...