Can I counter sue someone who is taking me to small claims court over a debt?

You are correct that the deinition of "debt collector" in the FDCPA can apply to a lawyer or law firm. If you are successful in a FDCPA claim, you...

What can my husband and I do if his ex wife continues to log into our accounts.

There are a few different things going on here. Slander and cyber harassment are two different things. If she said something defamatory about you...

When is it proper in the Court of Claims to file a summary judgment? Do I go to trial?

Lawsuits have technical rules that all parties are required to follow, whether or not they are represented by a a lawyer. This is an example of...

Can I file a motion to ask that a limited civil case be transferred to small claims?

You don't normally get to stay a case against you because you are thinking about filing bankruptcy. The creditor is entitled to his or her day in...

You are asking someone to review a judge's ruling based on four lines of text. Obviously, the judge was more familiar with the case than anyone...

Does a party in a civil action need to serve both the defendant and his lawyer a subpoena for defendants business records?

It is normally not proper to direct a subpoena to a party. There are other methods for exchanging discovery among parties. Lawsuits have...

My opponent makes only one argument in her motion for SJ, has she dropped her other defenses for the purpose of the SJ?

You are essentially correct. The facts may be disputed as to some of them, in which case summary judgment would be improper. If her motion for...

What can I do to get a friend's vehicles out of my fiance's yard?

You should contact the police about the incident this morning. As far as removing the cars are concerned, a lawsuits and disputes lawyer should be...

I am dealing with a condominium association in Ohio that currently has a no-lease restriction amendment to the bylaws.

You don't say if you are asking for the association or for yourself as an owner. It will be easier if you have the association on your side. The...

What rights do I have as a tenant?

Since you say you have a lease, there is no way to answer your question without reviewing the lease. I suggest you get a copy and then contact a...