Would I be able to sue the Store Manager at my place of employment (a large chain department store) for defamation?

St. Louis - You should contact a local attorney (see AVVO find a lawyer) so that you can learn the elements of a defamation claim, the costs, risks...

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Making payments to construction co in las vegas Nevada monthly. Now their their threatened me with a mechanics lien .

Dear Las Vegas - My cohorts are correct - the contract determines the rights and duties of the parties. IF it is silent as to timing, a reasonable...

Can you continue the mechanic's lien process if you received partial payment?

Dear Houston - great question - how much is at stake. What the customer did is to set up an argument that an "accord and satisfaction" was reached....

A mechanic's lien has been filed against my property for a debt by the previous owner. How can I get this removed?

Dear Seattle - you are in the vortex of real estate ownership which seeks to protect a mechanic who provides labor or material that improves the...

I would like to sue someone for libel/slander. Do I have a case?

Dear Milwaukee - you have been dragged into the world of bad faith tactics - your opponent seeks to gain an advantage in your child's case. You...

My parents had a car wreck ( other persons fault) in July of 2013. Had vehicle fixed, but, having medical problems since wreck.

Dear Doran - I know that you can use AVVO find a lawyer feature to get an attorney in your area to help your folks. While it may seem not you...

Will my behavior or what I write on facebook affect my accusation against someone ?

Dear Lubbock - you ask a good question. It is possible that the police might try to see your Facebook page, but I do not see how they would get...

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Dear Manassas - Remember that the college has what you want, need and paid for - the diploma. You might seek to use honey, rather than vinegar to...

Abuse of Process or Malicious Prosecution

Dear LA - I agree with my colleague - you have been out witted, outsmarted and outplayed by this character. If you want to pursue this - - and you...

I am a floor layer who got stiffed by a client. I finished the job about 8 months ago. Can I still put a lean on his property?

Dear Haverford - I think you know the answer - if you miss the statutory deadline and the re is no fraud (which it sounds like there is not) you...