Can a judge consider ex parte communications with regard to allegations of fraud?

"Ex parte" has a particular, narrow meaning. These allegations may have been "ex parte," but more likely the lawyer just complained to the judge...

Is there any organization in Florida that can help seniors who are victims of a ponzi scheme? The criminal pleaded guilty

There are lawyers in Florida who are working to recover assets for the victims of that Ponzi scheme.

Who is the best lawyer to help me protect against lawsuits by the Church of Scientology if publishing books about them?

There have been numerous cases in which Scientology tried to harass former members, or journalists, into not saying things about the cult. Those...

It will not be cheap. Scientology is known to harass and stalk lawyers who represent former members. In one case, a firm in Manhattan had to hire...

My ex teamed up with a reporter to spread lies about me, resulting in the loss of my job. Would a contingent lawyer handle this?

Its exceptionally unlikely that any attorney would take the plaintiff's side of a defamation case on contingency. There are many reasons, one of...

Are we breaking trademark laws when we use "Southern Girls" in a phrase?

The two words "southern girls" alone are unlikely to infringe a trademark. The question to ask is whether people might mistake your products as...

My friend just got arrested for cash embezzlement will she go to jail or prison

First jail then, if she is found guilty, either prison or some other form of punishment. Jail is where people get taken when they get arrested but...

It's extraordinarily unlikely that anyone would take this on contingency. It sounds like speech constitutionally protected in a half-dozen...

Could I sue a county for negligence, restituition, emotional distress, loss of wages, and defamation of character

It sounds like you probably do have a case against the county. Be aware -- those cases can take a long time. Years. But yes, it does sound like...

Is there any solution for a small amount owning for a corporation?

Your credit card company should be able to do a "chargeback." Otherwise a letter from a lawyer may work, and you may have the right to recover...