I'm 17, can my mom legally take a phone I pay for? And can a cop take it if I refuse to give it to my mom?

Few judges will emancipate a 17 year old without extreme circumstances

the facts are too limited but the worst case most likely would be the limit of the small claims court. I would have an attorney review the matter...

If I worked for a state agency in another state, and have an employment injury suit, do I have to file in that state?

If there is a viable claim, and I am not addressing that issue, the claim wills need to be brought in the state where the incident occurred

Do I need a lawyer?

You can bring a paternity action but you must overcome the presumption of the man currently on the birth certificate

What are my chances for suing a college or university or department for harassment?

I suggest you see a counselor as well as someone in the dean of students office. I really do not see a lawsuit based on these facts

My kids mother wont let me see them what can I do

You have every right to file pro se. However, you will be held to the standard of an attorney. I suggest you get counsel

I'm hit by a co. truck while sitting at a stop light, I call a lawyer who says they will represt me for 40% Is this good?

Please see Mr Steven's and Mr Chhabra"s answers. Those are typical contract structures in Mississippi. I use the same

I am being charged with sexual battery of vulnerable adult by an authority figure, what could be my defense

Post nothing more about this first. Next find a criminal defense attorney now. I know from experience these are difficult cases but can be won or...

If you sign a contract on a used car but haven't even driven it home. Can you back out of the contract?

The contract will dictate? Mississippi does not have an ability to just cancel a vehicle contract

Can I sue a women who I caught cheating with my husband and the apartment complex

There is a tort for alienation of affection. It is difficult to collect. Feel free to contact an attorney