Will you represent me in my civil lawsuit against an abusive ex?

The issue really centers around your husband's ability to PAY for the damages he has caused you. Domestic violence provides a basis for PUNITIVE...

My attorney did not file my request for admissions on time. How can I fix this?

The law actually doesn't like the "gotcha" effect of the failure to file answers on time. So, it really doesn't have to be the end of the world. ...

In a Civil Action in Florida, Is a Summons for a Notice of Hearing Required to Be Served a Certain Number of Days Prior?

The local Rules of Professional Courtesy between lawyers requires 5 business days advance notice (no less than 1 week) when we set HEARINGS. ...

Police did not obtain video evidence even though it was requested at the time of arrest?

This sounds as if you are trying to do this yourself. VERY difficult. Moreover, who will represent you at trial, yourself? Be cautious with this...

A non party has not responded or objected to a Subpoena without deposition, do I file a motion to show cause or for contempt?

While my colleagues are correct that you should hire an attorney, I'll do my best to help you. Contempt is limited to situations in which a person...

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Where can I find a lawyer to take my case pro bono or deduct their fees from the award?

The answer is: yes, lawyers will take such cases on a contingency. The sole issue is whether the tenant is collectable. If it doesn't appear...

In a Civil Action, do I have the right to make a 'Demand for Jury Trial'?

Yes you may demand a trial by jury. More importantly, hire an attorney. If you don't defend yourself properly, and wind up losing a case you could...

If I paid a lawyer $1000.00 fee for a case and

If your total legal bill is only $1000, then you should receive the $1000 as reimbursement. If your lawyer has billed you more than $1000, for...

Can you request a petition for an injunction that was denied but set for a hearing be dismissed due to being incorrectly filed?

You could, but it sounds like you have bigger fish to fry than worrying about the lack of a notary stamp. If an injunction is granted against you,...

Being sued for balance of a HELOC from a short sale. I never received a notice of default. Can I file for a motion to dismiss?

You could, but that us not the proper method to raise that issue. You ought to raise that issue as an affirmative defense. Please don't try to...