In a disability and/or SSI settlement, how much goes to the lawyer? Is there a maximum dollar amount?

I agree with my colleagues below. An attorney should not charge you anything up front to take your case. All fee arrangements must be approved by...

Can i be sued for a bounced check 5 years later?

I think your instincts are good to be weary. You might consider writing them a letter, sending it certified mail or UPS/FEDEX with confirmation of...

Yellow pages printed the wrong numbers in two publications and they are want us to pay even though customers coudnt contact call

If there were no errors in the proof approved by your company or your contract materials, then you should have a pretty good breach of contract...

Can my wages be garnished if i am only making $600 a month if defaulted on Private students loans?

Typically, if a garnishment is filed, you may file a Motion to Commute to Installment Payments. This Motion will be set for a hearing before a...

Is it by law a landlord should have a key to your domain?

I have seen residential leases that give the landlord an option to enter your property for specific maintenance responsibilities, especially when...

Tenent is selling business to someone. Can I refuse to rent to him?

Hopefully you have a written lease in place that will offer guidance at this time. If so, you likely have a provision in that lease prohibiting...

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Can I be held accountable for rent that went unpaid seven months after i left the apartment when I wasnt on the lease to begin w

If you did not sign a lease or respond via email otherwise agree in writing or orally to the terms of the lease, I think the landlord will have a...

Can I file for social security disability while receiving unemployment benefits from the state?

Generally yes, you can. Those benefits would just be taken into consideration when it comes to the SSA's evaluation of your finances. The process...

Can a landlord file a judgement against me for a past due deposit even though I did not sign a contract?

A landlord can take you to court and seek a judgment based his understanding of an oral contract, yes. You can also appear and present testimony...

What kind of attorney do i need to facilitate possibly selling stock in my former co. of employment back to the company?

You will want to use an attorney that has experience in this area and also with negotiations. (They will work with your accountant to discuss tax...