Questions answered by Robert Alan Cohen

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Is it even worth getting an attorney?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

It may not be possible to get one, based on your experience. You tried, that may have to be enough. I don't do slip and fall but I believe it's...

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What can I do to protect my daughter from losing her ability to get her drivers license and from being sued?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

I think it has all been said. The license issue is going to be tough. She may automatically be ineligible until she turns 18. But yes you need...

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Why would one part of a contract be reiterated in a second document and asked to sign both?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

Offhand I can think of two contractual obligations that must be, or are commonly, separately stated (or reiterated) in a second document: guarantys...

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What should I do?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

I am not a slip and fall lawyer. I will tell you why you should get your own lawyer: you will almost always wind up with more money.

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What if both parties signed a contract and both knew one part of it was materially false?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

In a situation like what you are describing the only thing I can see is more trouble for someone. If you are concerned, hire a lawyer or consult...

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How to help get out of the GIFT/CURSE

Robert's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

Do you really think those are a few simple questions? The problems you are describing are not simple, and many of the things you are saying...

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I'm in Illinois, how can I serve a Delaware entity with a citation to discover assets to a third party?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

If they have no Illinois registered agent, yes you would. If they do, serve that agent.

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Can a fast food restaurant be liable if the managers are helping your minor child have a relationship with an adult?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 18, 2016

My first answer to your question is "I don't know". Maybe. Depends. My second answer is that you need to STOP posting in public, and see a good...

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Would extreme late payment of a structured settlement agreement be suitworthy for breech if it caused hardship and damaged me?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 18, 2016

I am sorry all this has happened to you. There are a few things I can say that may give you answers. First, it may be that in the course of...

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Am I supposed to put a copy of the settlement agreement into the court file in the underlying dispute?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

I tend to agree with Ms. Goldstein, but it is not always done. Sometimes confidentiality provisions prevent that from occurring. In those...

Robert Alan Cohen's Answers (1124)

Is it even worth getting an attorney?

What can I do to protect my daughter from losing her ability to get her drivers license and from being sued?

Why would one part of a contract be reiterated in a second document and asked to sign both?

What should I do?

What if both parties signed a contract and both knew one part of it was materially false?

How to help get out of the GIFT/CURSE

I'm in Illinois, how can I serve a Delaware entity with a citation to discover assets to a third party?

Can a fast food restaurant be liable if the managers are helping your minor child have a relationship with an adult?

Would extreme late payment of a structured settlement agreement be suitworthy for breech if it caused hardship and damaged me?

Am I supposed to put a copy of the settlement agreement into the court file in the underlying dispute?