Questions answered by Mark D. O'Leary

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If i am anticipating a civil tort, how can i protect my asset (savings). Need to do so fairly quickly.

Mark's answer | Answered on November 30, 2015

I agree with the comments from the other attorneys. I recommend you consult with a local attorney. If you are indeed sued for defamation you...

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What to do when an insurance company says the policy limit of medical coverage has been reached and there's still medical bills?

Mark's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

The proper insurance coverage would be the Landlord's property coverage. In South Dakota that will include "Medical Payments" coverage of a...

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Finding a lawyer to take a case

Mark's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

You may very well have an actionable claim but all of the facts will have to be examined by an experienced personal injury lawyer in order to make...

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Do I need a lawyer for breach of a verbal contract to obtain my business.

Mark's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

Whether you have an enforceable oral agreement will very much depend on the facts. You will have the burden of proving the essential elements of a...

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When a construction company you for bids on a job and in that bid they stipulate that they pay there employees per diem for work

Mark's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

A project bid as you describe may not act to bind the contractor to wage agreements with employees, however, there may be other claims implicated...

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How does one go about suing the estate of s person who shot and killed them self I front of you and child?

Mark's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

Those are troubling facts that will require careful analysis by an attorney, including whether the Estate would be liable for damages under the...

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Is there legal recourse if a persons right to pursue happiness is destroyed by a group of individuals? ( life has been ruined)

Mark's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Only an attorney experienced in personal injury law will be able to analyze the acts you complain of within the context of South Dakota law. I...

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What is a reasonable settlement for an auto accident - pain and suffering.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

I agree with Aaron. You need to consult with an attorney as your questions suggests it was a serious accident.

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I got a car off Craigslist and have one more payment to make. But the seller is refusing to sign the lean release form. What do

Mark's answer | Answered on July 28, 2015

There are a number of remedies, however, the best one may be to contact the Minnehaha or Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Explain that you may be a...

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Who do you have to leave your life insurance to

Mark's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

I agree with the two previous answers. Life insurance constitutes a contract between you and the insurance company. Under South Dakota law you...

Mark D. O'Leary's Answers (80)

If i am anticipating a civil tort, how can i protect my asset (savings). Need to do so fairly quickly.

What to do when an insurance company says the policy limit of medical coverage has been reached and there's still medical bills?

Finding a lawyer to take a case

Do I need a lawyer for breach of a verbal contract to obtain my business.

When a construction company you for bids on a job and in that bid they stipulate that they pay there employees per diem for work

How does one go about suing the estate of s person who shot and killed them self I front of you and child?

Is there legal recourse if a persons right to pursue happiness is destroyed by a group of individuals? ( life has been ruined)

What is a reasonable settlement for an auto accident - pain and suffering.

I got a car off Craigslist and have one more payment to make. But the seller is refusing to sign the lean release form. What do

Who do you have to leave your life insurance to