If I have a short sale for my house it will affect my character&fitness application for the state bar?

You should probably contact the bar about this, or speak to an attorney who represents lawyers in bar proceedings. I don't think that your credit...

What is the law for finding a dog and taking care of her for an extended time, if the previous owner tries to get her back?

This isn't an issue that is frequently litigated, so there aren't any published guidelines that I'm familiar with. However, I think that if you...

I am the sole shareholder in an S Corp in the state of Fla. I will be self liquidating. I do not have funds to pay all vendors

If you signed a personal guaranty, then the landlord will be able to go after your personal assets to satisfy the outstanding debt (not just the S...

I am in a partnership in name only. I do not own the company. Can my partner come after me when I have no investment if I leave?

As the previous attorney noted, this is absolutely the kind of issue that you will need legal assistance with. The type of corporation, your role...

If the lawyer is retained by your employer, and not you, then there would be nothing to stop him from informing his client (your employer) of the...

They are very likely liable, but the dollar amount at issue may not justify retaining an attorney to assist you. It might make sense to sue them...

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Due to divorce, I cannot pay my credit card debts. Help.

There are a few issues to note. First, many "debt consolidation" companies are not trustworthy. You should be very thorough in terms of your...

My landlord is trying to charge me for things that were broken before I moved in, is there anything I can do to stop this?

You should retain an attorney that handles landlord/tenant matters. If your deposit was wrongly withheld, you are entitled to recover those monies....

How do does one sue for unemployment for termination without warning and nothing specific?

If you weren't paid for all of your time, you may be able to make a claim under the FLSA or Florida law, depending upon the size of your...

Petition born fruit, what does it mean?

You shouldn't be asking Florida lawyers about Pakistani law...