I think your question may have been misunderstood. You were wondering if you could hire an attorney to appear in small claims because you won't be...

How does a small claims court work?

Small claims is meant to be simple. Perhaps the appropriate district clerk's office could assist you. But, based on your other question, your...

I bought a building 5 months ago it has not been delivered what should I do?

The answer to your question requires a detailed analysis that's beyond the scope of this service's abilities. You may very well have a legal...

I found out my former employer should have been paying me OT. I now fear I have waited too long. What can I do?

The statute of limitations is two or three years for an overtime claim. It's three years only if you can prove a willful overtime violation.

I was arrested for 4th degree theft and received a deferred judgment after completing probatio .

It's public record. Something as regulated as a bank is likely to fire someone over a theft charge if it finds out. If it finds out on its own,...

How long does it take from the day the plaintiff hires an attorney to the day the defendant is served with a lawsuit?

This depends on what you mean by "discrimination." If you're referring to a civil rights claim, a lawsuit isn't even the first step. After that,...

Starting mediation on a cival rights case. How much do I ask for to start?

As the other lawyers noted, only individualized representation by an attorney can bring you the answers you seek. Information from an attorney who...

Am I bound by a non compete contract?

The validity of a noncompete agreement is a complex question. It's a balancing act between your interests and your former employer's. There's no...

This question can't be answered except by an attorney who's met with your mom and reviewed all pertinent injury information with her, including and...

I am trying to determine who is "at fault" in an auto accident.

You're both at fault based upon the facts you provided. Iowa has a comparative fault law. Under that law both parties to an accident can be...