I need to file small court claim. Do I need the lawyer? Can I claim punitive damages?

Yes, you can file a small claims action. No, you do not need an attorney. You should look at the legal guides many lawyers have prepared on AVVO...

Is there a cap on how many hours you can be required to work when you are a salaried employee?

If you are truly a properly salaried employee, that means an employee who is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, there is no...

My employer cut my hours is that right?

Yes. Absent a written contract for full-time employment, in Florida you are an at-will employee. Your employer can change the terms of your...

Jurisdiction- for civil judgement is living in a different county then the one in the lawsuit matter?

I am not sure what you are asking. However, if you don't live in the county where the case was filed the Court may not have proper jurisidiction...

My ex girlfriend forged my name on an automobile modificatin loan, what can i do?

It is likely that you can be sued on the original loan but not the modification if your signature was forged. If you are sued on the modification,...

If you have the promise in writing, then you should consult an attorney. You could sue for breach of contract or possible violations of various...

Can a Court deny a Indigent prose litigants right to prosecute his own civil case? Appeal it?

The simple truth is that it is often very difficult for a pro se litigant to pursue a case due to lack of legal knowledge. It is not the Judge's...

I have been working for the same company for 12 years. Had 5 different Managers. They are now asking me and another person to

The EEOC does not need to validate testing. Also, if your employer simply wants to pay someone less money this is permissible in an at-will state...

What can I do if lawyer after being paid lost interest in my case?

I would send him a certified letter, return receipt requested asking for your money back since he is not acting on your behalf. If he declines or...

How do I go about filing a law suit against an individual or company due to discrimination of my sexual origin?

If your employer does an appropriate investigation and takes prompt remedial action, you would not have a discrimination claim against it. To have...