I am being sued by a debt collector and my case has been sent to arbitration, and the arbitrator is a collector.

When these questions come up about debt collection actions, I always ask: Do you have some defense to the claim, or do you owe the debt? If the...

EEOC

One thing that sometimes creates uncertainty about the timing issue is the triggering event. If the discrimination is ongoing, that can be...

You want to get the arbitration award "confirmed" meaning it gets converted to a judgment. Yes, you really need an experience attorney to do that,...

I built a house in 2010, the builder didn't pay all of the subs and two put mechanics liens on my house.

The first question for your construction attorney is whether the liens have expired or been extended. Every state will have specific procedures...

County department- application of incorrect weed killer destroyed alfalfa and grass crop

You may have a situation here where the first issue is as to local government liability/immunity, so the attorney you consult ought to be very...

I am hiring a person to cut down a tree and do some yard work. What kind of agreement should I draw up to protect myself?

Mr. Renberg is right that the first considerations relate to making sure proper insurance policies are in place. Additionally, since you seem to...

You raise a good question. Sort of like sending for the "free" booklet that has $29.95 for shipping and handling. But then most warranties of...

We had a sunroom built in 2006 by an authorized distributor of their line of products. They built the sunroom from existing wall

There are a lot of steps to consider. First, send a certified letter to the contractor, itemize the defects and demand a remedy. If that doesn't...

Contractor deviated from contract without our signatures on a change order. Do we have rights? PA.

These home improvement problems are common enough that you ought to be able to find an attorney who does a lot of those cases. You need someone...

I remodled a building to open a restaurant. I installed a ventalation hood and i installed a walkin cooler.

You have made beneficial improvements to the landlord's property. While you may be stuck as far as them being fixtures, if there are any...