I owe my mother money for an item I purchased on her credit card. I'm I responsible for her late fees if I paid her on time?

That is between you and your mother, primarily. If you signed anything to do with the charge for a store or the credit card company, then you...

Do I need an criminal a defense attorney?

You need a lawyer if you have been charged. You should not post admissions on the Internet; that includes on AVVO. If you broke your arm, would...

Are companies legally allowed to open a credit card in an employee's name (using the employee's social security number) without

No. They are not allowed to do this. Check your employment agreement (if any) to see if you somehow gave them permission. Find a new job before...

Accused of neglect, should i have to take a psychological evaluation?

You need a lawyer, there, working directly for you, that you can talk to about what is happening.

Do I need an attorney for dcs making a referral on my kids that wasn't even with me?

Yes, you need an attorney. Now. If you broke your arm, would you want a good doctor? Would you want the local boy scout who had some first aid...

If I have credible info that my estranged daughter is abusing drugs while tending to an infant, what should I do?

I'm sorry. No one here can give you better advice than your own lawyers. Contact them again.

May I sue my parents for neglect and emotional/physical abuse for when I was younger? I am now 24 years old.

Talk to local lawyers who have handled abuse cases for the plaintiff (the person who was abused). Talk with several before picking one. Any case...

Is it fraud to refinance one's only home as a 'second home' and lease it out yearly/claim it as investment income on taxes?

I'm sorry, I'm confused by your question. It is illegal to lie on tax returns. It is illegal to lie on documents to obtain a loan. There...

First, not being an Oregon lawyer, I agree that you should be consulting with an Oregon securities lawyer. Some securities laws and actions are...

Is it illegal/wrong for a publicly-traded company to issue a press release that might be misleading?

If you suffered no damages from this alleged misrepresentation, then you have no reason for a suit. You may or may not have reason for a complaint...