Is there a law requiring house stairs to have hand rails?

You can check with your local city's inspection office. The Inspection's office normally enforces building codes and rental property requirements.

Do I have any legal recourse?

The adjacent landowner has no legal duty to automatically pay for the damage. You must prove that the adjacent landowner was at fault and the...

How can a client tell if he/she has a decent lawyer and not someone who will just take their money?

Communication is the key. You must find an attorney that fits your personality and that you can communicate with. An attorney cannot guarantee a...

Is it legal to sell copies of a print I had restored by a photography studio without my permission

You do not provide enough facts. Where did the original picture come from? Who is now selling it? Best to contact an attorney to review all the...

Suggestion/federal needed for finding an attorney regarding a workplace sexual assault and sexual harassment.

One of the first things you must do is file a complaint with the EEOC (Denver Office) or state agency handling EEOC claims (ND Labor Department). ...

So, my fiance and I were both laid off for companies in the North Dakota and Montana area and we are considering our rights.

Both ND and MT are right to work states. This means that unless you have an employment contract stating otherwise you can be terminated for any...

Report the crash to the local police. Then submit a damage claim to your insurance company.

Your father-in-law gives you lake front property in Tahoe as a present when you graduate from college. Your father-in-law keeps

Can he do it? He is doing it. Will he win? Depends on the specific facts and circumstances in your case. Advice concerning this type of...

Can I sue for legal malpractice if my attorney didn't' investage or look at discovery or prep me for trial? I lost $30,000+.

Legal negligence claims are very difficult. You must prove the attorney violated the standard of care (negligence) and then prove that had the...

Since the developer wants to change the easement jngress/egress situation, it should agree to pay for the full cost of your consulting an attorney...