Are settlements enforceable when signed under duress, i.e. Extortion

Contracts, including settlement agreements, can be voided if the aggrieved party can prove duress, but mere pressure alone does not necessarily...

The answer to the first question is yes, if both parties agree to the terms. The answer to the second question is also yes, although I admit I...

I think the initial answer would come from the wording of your commercial lease, and what you and your tenant agreed to with respect to...

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You posted this in the Q&A forum that goes directly to lawyers volunteering their time to answer legal questions. If you want to end...

What type of attorney should I consult with, who can assist with Abuse of Position by federal employees?

Either by using Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" search tool, or Google, find a local lawyer who handles veterans benefits and/or military affairs, and...

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Can the judge be friends with someone in a case?

If the judge could officiate over the trial, and rule on all issues fairly and objectively, it might be permissible. Absent obvious abuses of...

Will I be able to continue paying the mortgage on the home I owned with ex husband or must it be sold and equity to his estate?

I agree with the gist of the follow-up exchange you and Attorney Oldham have had since the latter posted her original answer to your question. ...

Your question is not entirely clear, but I will attempt an answer that hopefully clarifies your subject matter of inquiry: there are some forms of...

What kind of lawyer do I need for a potential theft case

As Attorney Morgan correctly stated, this could be a civil or criminal matter, depending on whether the repairman took the vehicle in the context...

Can you help me with conservator ship for my adult son

Use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" search tool to research and review guardianship attorneys in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and reach out to a few...