Questions answered by S. David Worhatch

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What happens with the pleadings after a judge recuses himself during the pre-trial phase of litigation?

S. David's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

What Mr. Berkus said! And I just learned that a response has to be at least 35 characters long! So I couldn't just say, "What Mr. Berkus said!"...

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Can i sue for a bad debt that has been sold by the bank that i no longer owe on!!

S. David's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

Translation: FDCPA = Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. It's a federal statute that could offer you some recourse, but finding an attorney willing...

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Is there anything that I can do to make them follow policy?

S. David's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

Your seven-line synopsis raises a number of questions in my mind ... and if you were to have called my office, I would NOT have told you that your...

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His employer has offered to transfer him to another job but with a substantial cut in salary. Do we have to accept that?

S. David's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

The law in this area is difficult to apply without knowing a LOT more than what you've included in your four-line synopsis. I currently represent a...

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Am I responsible for repayment of relocation assistance to my employer if I never signed an agreement stating I would do so?

S. David's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

Mr. Starke is correct. I've dealt with these situations in several instances in the past -- both for reimbursement of relocation assistance and for...

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Do I have any legal recourse with the Zoning Board after they allowed a variance without the authorization of adjacent owners.

S. David's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

The process to seek judicial review by way of an administrative appeal is governed by Chapters 2505 and 2506 of the Ohio Revised Code and typically...

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Could this possibly be a case of retaliation or a hostile work environment since the complaint?

S. David's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

If there is no legitimate non-discriminatory or non-retaliatory reason justifying the decision to keep you off of the work schedule, you very well...

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Civil Rights/Due Process Violations, Civil 1983?

S. David's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You sent this question directly to me via e-mail using the Avvo site. Your return e-mail message listed in your message was incorrect ... my reply...

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What new burdens will a non-moving party incur if moving party files a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment under "rule 51(A)?"

S. David's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

Mislabeling a motion as having been brought under one rule when it clearly was intended to be brought under another rule will not serve to excuse...

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What kind of Lawyer do I need for a land contract breach

S. David's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

The answer to your question, directly, is this ... "A darned good one!" But, then again, that's the answer to just about any question asking what...

S. David Worhatch's Answers (133)

What happens with the pleadings after a judge recuses himself during the pre-trial phase of litigation?

Can i sue for a bad debt that has been sold by the bank that i no longer owe on!!

Is there anything that I can do to make them follow policy?

His employer has offered to transfer him to another job but with a substantial cut in salary. Do we have to accept that?

Am I responsible for repayment of relocation assistance to my employer if I never signed an agreement stating I would do so?

Do I have any legal recourse with the Zoning Board after they allowed a variance without the authorization of adjacent owners.

Could this possibly be a case of retaliation or a hostile work environment since the complaint?

Civil Rights/Due Process Violations, Civil 1983?

What new burdens will a non-moving party incur if moving party files a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment under "rule 51(A)?"

What kind of Lawyer do I need for a land contract breach