Can an attorney help find an existing/former client a real-estate attorney?

There is nothing wrong with an attorney who practices in one area of law helping the client find another attorney in a different practice area;...

What is the law regarding talking to a potential buyer of real estate you have an interest in?

There is no prohibition against potential buyers and sellers talking to one another in contemplation of a deal. However, once lawyers are...

Can a person be served at a relative house a place he or she does not dwell?

Under the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in Burnham v. Superior Court of California, 495 U.S. 604 (reaffirming in part a much older case, Pennoyer v....

Do I have to re-file a case in California if I've received a judgement in Georgia but the defendant is believed to have moved?

You do not have to "refile" the case, but rather, you must "domesticate" your Georgia judgment by filing it with a California state court in the...

If your attorney is filling for motion to be relieved as your counsel, do i have to attend that hearing?

Clients do not typically "have" to attend such hearings, but it is a good idea for you to be there if you have not signed any express...

I received a Notice of Hearing on a Motion for Summary Judgment

You will need to prepare a substantive response to the Motion for Summary Judgment, in the form of a Brief in Opposition to the Motion for Summary...

What do I do to gain ownership to my home .The person I put in charge to buy the house is now selling the house.

Please consult in person with a local real property lawyer, to discuss this in detail. It is very possible that this agreement will not be legally...

I am not aware of any legal prohibition, but before you decide to do this, consult the ordinances passed by the Durham County Board of...

Can my parents transfer the deed to their property to my brother and me?

Yes, strictly speaking, they can. However, you should have either a real property or estate planning lawyer examine the mortgage or deed of trust...

This sum is probably worth suing over. This can be approached one of two ways: (1) you could sue the ex-girlfriend for what is called...