Collusion between judges and parties is extremely rare, though not unprecedented. A false document submitted by a defendant does not imply judicial...

Do i have obligation to answer defendant's phone call after they have been served with summons?

Generally you do not have to communicate with the Defendant, especially not so early in the case. Depending on the type of case, communication may...

What is Unfair Trade Practice,and how do I know if I have a lawsuit?

The very limited facts you have provided lead me to believe that you may have a breach of contract case. You should contact a lawyer and ask for a...

Does my mom have to go through an attorney to fill out her final wishes?

A person is not required to use an attorney to draft a will, powers of attorney, living will, ect. However, these documents are highly technical...

Our dog broke leash, ran into street, other dog wrapped itself in own chain, owners want us to pay for vet cost

Though you may not be responsible for the vet bill, many attorneys would advise you to work out a settlement to avoid large attorney fees and the...

What do i do to get money owed from a family member?

It looks like you have a breach of oral contract situation. As already noted, when the amount at issue is this low bringing the dispute to court...

Generally no, outside of medical malpractice. If this is part of the probate estate the judge may reduce the fees. Otherwise, the lawyer would...

How to answer "have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the past 10 years?" when applying for an apartment.

It has been over 10 years.

Can I take the Insurer of the striking vehicle to small claims court?

If you have collision insurance, your own insurer should resolve the issue. If you do not have insurance, the proper defendant would be the other...

My wife & I hired an attorney in a medical malpractice suit. The lawsuit was filed in feb 2012, In August of 2012 the defendant

You have a right to your file. If you have attempted to contact your attorney and he has not responded in a reasonable amount of time your only...