Yes - if you settle a debt after the creditor has filed a lawsuit, the creditor is going to want a signed consent judgment. The only other...

Can I get a stalking protective order?

An attorney would likely tell you that your best first move is to file for divorce. The divorce "Standing Order" dictates what actions (such as...

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Sue in small claims or state or superior?

Choosing venue is not as cut and dry as your question makes it to be. It's like asking, "should my surgeon use a 1" scalpel or a 1.5" scalpel...

How can I find a lawyer that is willing to represent a client that has a motion hearing to have a sentence void?

Here's a list of Criminal Attorneys. http://www.avvo.com/search/lawyer_search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=criminal&loc=savannah+ga&commit= Here's a link...

The more important question to ask yourself is, is it worth hiring a lawyer? Do you owe the money? Should you work to settle the lawsuit out of...

Where or what court do I go to file a civil claim against the Dekalb County Sheriffs office?

If it's a Civil Rights issue, it would likely be in Georgia Supreme Court or in Federal District Court. Note that police are statutorily protected...

Do I need to file my motion to stay judgment in US trial court first before asking the federal appellate court for stay?

Every case is not the same. Therefore your question can't be answered conclusively without reviewing the case. That being said, you can certainly...

What is the proper way to format a motion to the the court

Generally, a Motion is laid out as I have listed below, but depending on the situation, this may be wrong or deficient. 1. Caption at the top...

Please help I need a professional witness for a legal malpractice case.

You hired a lawyer and you are looking for your own expert witness? You likely know very little about choosing an expert witness in a legal matter....

If a lawyer has filed a counterclaim in small claims court can I still withdraw my claim and go to the state bar.

Regarding billing, an attorney is not necessarily allowed to just walk away from a case, even when the client fires him, and may need to continue...