Do we need a lawyer present at CPS mediation?

I suggest you call Ms. Wilhelm. With custody of four little girls at stake, you are in need of a skilled attorney who knows this area of the law. ...

It doesn't seem that you have a time limit but if the terms are acceptable (or even favorable) to you, it would seem prudent to turn in the papers...

Who pays for arbitration fee for attorney fees disagreement between a lawyer and client and how much is the fee?

You may be thinking that by avoiding the fee arbitration you can avoid the attorneys' claim. I would suggest you investigate the fee arbitration...

I had a painter paint our house and he did very little prep work. It took over a month to do and the paint is pealing already.

A recommended approach in such situations is to see whether this painter can be reasoned with. The defects are obvious and serious. Have you...

Is it illegal to ask an employee to move workplace while temporary construction is underway?

I would echo the answers of the other two attorneys, and add this: The daycare service, most likely, is trying to accommodate their customers and...

How do you decide how far to go with eeoc mediation and the company you believe wrongfully terminated you?

I'll answer this a little differently. As you focus on what the company thinks and why they upped their offer, a more important consideration is: ...

Can I refuse to go to mediation even if it is a provision as a dispute resolution within our PP?

I'm a mediator and arbitrator besides being an advocate for clients. I have never heard of anyone "threatening" mediation. Mediation is a process...

About to go into mediation. Is this the best time to change lawyers if I am thinking of doing that.

There are some pros and cons to changing lawyers and one thing I think that should be considered is: Don't drop your current lawyer until you know...

Is my insurance company legally obligated to pay pay property damage claim after I lost at an arbitration hearing?

I'm surprised that this question hasn't been raised before by you and answered by your lawyer. If the insurance company takes control of the...

What are the time limits to filing objections to court confirmation of arbitration award hearing

I had some cases in North Carolina, a long time ago, where the practice was to respond to a motion just shortly before the hearing, or even just at...