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I want to settle and my lawyer keeps trying to talk me out of it, what do I do? I have already told the attorney twice I want to
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Answered on January 07, 2013
It is YOUR case and not your lawyer's and, therefore, it is YOUR decision whether you want to accept the settlement. However, as all good...
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Pro se defendant needs guidance on the timing of standard discovery limits in junk debt buyer case. Must I file a motion?
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Answered on December 28, 2012
You should send them discovery - or better get a lawyer to do so - asking them to produced the original signed contract by you for the credit card....
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What are my rights to pursue legal action when accused of crime by employer in civil court. What are the rights of the accused.
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Answered on December 27, 2012
In criminal court you have the right to be defended and are to be presumed innocent unless the state proves beyond a reasonable doubt that you are...
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My husband was beaten in jail and died. We lived in New Jersey; this happened in another state. Can I sue for wrongful death?
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Answered on December 27, 2012
You may have a claim for wrongful death under 42 USC 1983. The personnel do have duties to protect inmates from violent acts of other inmates. ...
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How do you file a lawsuit against a well known night club who failed to do security checks for weapons.
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Answered on December 27, 2012
The answer to your question is going to depend on how much crime is in this area. Had there been prior shootings or violence at or near this club?...
Can a misdemeanor citation court date be rescheduled?
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Answered on December 27, 2012
Yes, the officer might have moved it because he was unable to appear on the first date. You'll find that in Tennessee courts that are "not of...
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I have been served paper to appear in civil court for a $4000 past due rent on my business located in TN. Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on December 27, 2012
If you do not address the situation either before or at the hearing, you could end up owing substantially more than $4,000 if your contract has a...
I want to sue Cobb county and got the facts and is a winnable case against them and some of the police officers. Please read
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Answered on December 27, 2012
If you would provide some concrete details on how you say the county violated the ADA, someone will be more likely to provide you with some...
I just found "trash" in my canned chili, so do I have a lawsuit against that company that caused me to almost eat the trash?
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Answered on December 27, 2012
You are lucky you saw it before you ate it, but had you eaten it you might never have known it unless you got sick. I agree with the other lawyers...
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Have my 6th amendment rights been violated?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Are you sure it was an "injunction". Generally a court should not forbid you from contacting potential witnesses and confronting them at trial. ...
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