Is it legal ?

There is certainly potential for this dual representation to ripen into an improper conflict of interest. This is not automatically so if both...

I gave a two-year loan to a startup company. Can I call the loan amount in early?

It depends on what your contract says about when the full loan amount is due. Please be advised, however, that North Carolina's interest cap is at...

I agree with Attorney Stage that this would not be a viable litigation claim. You may wish to raise your concerns about the board president's...

Is my school dress code against the first Amendment?

No. Courts have long held that schools have the right to enforce dress codes, due to the broad authority that the law recognizes on the part of...

In a breach of contract case, why would a lawyer choose to make it a verified complaint rather than regular one?

I see two principal benefits of lawyers having their clients verify a pleading that they intend to file in litigation: first, it protects the...

Can my grandfather take my grandmother's house?

While a local real estate or probate lawyer would need to review the deed in order to provide you with the most precise answer, it is likely that...

In every instance in which I have settled a lawsuit, all the important questions you raised were worked out in advance, in a written Settlement and...

Can I charge someone for driving my car to unauthorized locations?

Sounds to me like you have a civil claim for what is called "conversion." You could contact a general civil litigator to either negotiate a...

If I email a person who was harassing me and copy their lawyer, do I have to answer the lawyers questions about anything?

Good question. The lawyer asked about whether you were represented because if you are, s/he would have an ethical duty to deal directly with your...

I understand your frustration and sense of urgency, but you should not do this directly. Check in with your lawyer about the status of the case...