Neighbor was on my tree cutting branches without my permission.

Thank you for your question. The likely best approach is to engage the neighbor and seek some sort of compensation for the damage to the trees on...

I am needing a civil lawyer in Central Texas, dealing with a half ownership of home and real estate. I live in Kentucky now.

You are correct: you will need a Texas attorney to safeguard your interests as a co-owner of the parcel situated in Texas. If you need a resource...

Do I need an attorney?

The potential ramifications depend on what you and the title company agreed to in your agreement from five years ago. I understand your feeling...

NCan I file.a civil suit

Yes, it is very possible that you could obtain relief in a civil proceeding. Beware, however, of any potential claims by the seller that he warned...

Can I take legal action for property damage

If you both understood that this was a loan, and the friend does not return it to you, he is committing the tort of conversion, which arises when...

I've a joint account with a friend. The bank put some money in the checking account by mistake, which friend spent. Am I liable?

I agree with Attorney David. Most likely, you are responsible for the amount, because as a joint account holder, you are jointly and severally...

Selected as the best answer

My learned colleague, Attorney Moss, has given you an excellent answer. Unless the lease says otherwise, the tenants are not automatically...

Our apartment burned down and the cause was undetermined(arson was ruled out). Can our landlord force us to pay for the repairs?

Attorney Morelos' response is a very good and thorough one. This is a complicated matter, and whether you can successfully sue the landlord will...

I got stuck in a elevator at Holiday inn for around 30 minutes.

Certainly something went wrong with the elevator, and obviously, the staff should not have been rude to you. But if you were not "injured" besides...

I'm wondering what type of lawyer i need for my case.

Oh my goodness. Thank God you made it with only minor injuries, at least speaking relative to what may have ensued. I agree with the other...