Got a school zone speeding ticket 36mph from Wake county . First time getting a ticket. What are my options ?

Ordinarily, either an improper equipment or 9 mph over plea would save you car insurance premiums, as you already know, but the fact that this was...

What can I do

If the landlord is asking you to leave, the two of you might consider negotiating a severance agreement, in writing, that addresses compensation...

I see two distinct issues here: first is whether your being born out of wedlock affects your rights to inheritance from your father's estate; the...

How to make a POA that allows authority to be carried on after death?

Powers of attorney do not survive death of the principal. The type of powers you are seeking could be effectuated in a revocable trust, or an...

Cost to have a lawyer fill out a motion to claim exempt property form?

Thoughtful question. I have helped one of my clients fill out one of these. I think a lawyer would charge a reasonable consultation fee for 1-2...

If there's a case open and I'm the victim and they want me to testify can I also backout?

If you have received a subpoena, you should appear and testify truthfully and fully. This is a court order, imposing upon you a legal duty to...

No. This would be what is called the "unauthorized practice of law," which is a misdemeanor offense in North Carolina. Either your friend must...

As a newly licensed attorney, is social security a federal area of practice?

Yes. You can practice in this area as long as you are licensed by some state or jurisdiction in the U.S. In this manner, it is very similar to...

Making changes in department policy (my department is Customer Service)

This may have been a clerical oversight in the email, but as far as whether it is "allowed," I do not think you have any grounds as an employee to...

Do I have any recourse against my past employer?

This sounds suspicious, and merits a closer inspection by an attorney you retain. My question is whether the sudden cut-back of your hours was...