Is a law firm responsible for an associate attorney's negligent representation of client?

Under Ohio law, a law firm, as an entity, cannot commit legal malpractice. However, a law firm may be held vicariously liable for legal malpractice...

Is there a water law attorney located in Cincinnati Ohio

Under Ohio law, surface water disputes are governed by the "reasonable-use rule." In other words, a landowner is liable to another landowner only...

Your question concerns what is called "personal jurisdiction." Under Ohio Revised Code Section 2307.382, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction...

How can I change my sons last name, there is no father listed on birth certificate, he was born in Kansas but we now live in OH

A child's parent may file an Application for Change of Name of Minor in the county Probate Court if the parent has been a resident of the county...

Can a bank write off an home equity loan without doing a foreclosure on the property?

Yes. In fact, it is not uncommon for mortgage lenders to write off delinquent home-equity loans instead of foreclosing on borrowers. I have...

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My husband and I bought a home in pre-forclosure on April 7 this year, the previous owner is not responding to her move out date

I recommend that you contact an attorney in your area to discuss filing a "forcible entry and detainer" (eviction) complaint against the previous...

Who should I go after, title company or seller?

As a first course of action, I recommend that you submit a title insurance claim. That being said, title insurance policies generally do not cover...

Although Ohio law does not expressly prohibit you from changing the locks without your landlord's permission, I recommend that you do not. First,...

Can a paternal grandmother seek visitation of a week old baby if both parents deny the visits

If the child's mother is unmarried and the father has formally acknowledged the child as his own or paternity has been established in a parentage...

What does an unwed father need to do to seek rights to his unborn child?

As a first step, I recommend that you register with the Ohio Putative Father Registry. You can do this online and I have attached a link below. If...