Where can I find stats on Virginia State Bar complaints? Filings, outcomes, etc.

The VSB's website contains some public resources summarizing actions taken by the Bar. The web address is http://www.vsb.org/site/public/. If the...

Can my lawyer say/promise one thing and then deliver another?

Don't assume that your attorney lied to you. Settlements involving minors must be approved by a judge. It may be that your attorney received an...

Unless your lease says differently, landlords generally can charge the tenant only for damage to the rental unit, not for wear and tear or...

Can an individual file the papers for a Mechanics Lean ?

What type of mechanic's lien? I assume you're talking about a construction lien. Individuals can file them, but be aware that the Virginia courts...

My neighbors have been using a right of way thru my property.

Read the right of way agreement, if there is one, and then call an attorney specializing in property law. Your neighbor's ability to use the...

What can a person get in a civil lawsuit?

The plaintiff can still obtain a judgment even if the defendant doesn't have assets from which to collect. The judgment stays on the books and may...

Getting sued as the co-owner of a car

You should notify your motor vehicle liability insurance carrier right away. Your insurance carrier may provide you with an attorney to defend you...

As a general rule in NC, general contractors cannot enforce a construction contract against the owner if they are unlicensed at the time the...

What is it called in NC when you can sue a mistress for braking up your family?

North Carolina recognizes two torts that may apply where a third party interferes with a marriage. Alienation of affection is the first and...

My father is now %100 disable & home mechanic in nc, he worked on a car & never was paid,whats the process for mech lein in nc?

Take a look at Article 1 of Chapter 44A of the General Statutes, which set forth the general requirements for mechanic's liens relating to the...