Photographer was paid to provide services under a contract. 1 year later and nothing received from photographer.

Question one: Probably. Question two: Probably not. This guy sounds like he knows how to dodge a debt. Unfortunately, it can take many hours of...

For all practical purposes, contractors hold a lot of cards because of their lien power. As between fighting a lien before a lien foreclosure...

I guess there isn't much to add, you definitely need to consult with an attorney. Here's the problem you may face, if the person suing you is...

Can I sue a guy I was seeing for putting me in harms ways?

I agree with all the others, no damages here. But also no crime? I am inclined to say that is the case -- that there isn't one -- but the City of...

Can I sue my school or my instructor?

You don't say whether this is a public school, where IDEA or ADA would apply. I think the answers you have gotten are generally correct, but...

What happens if the defendant's counterclaim outweighs the plaintiff's claim?

I had to read your question a couple of times to understand it. It is phrased as a hypothetical, and I am always a little bit leety of answering...

I have been served a summon for credit card debt of $ 1,428.43 and i want to settle this out of court.

Ms Goldstein has given you excellent advice, as she always does. One thing to bear in mind, sometimes the plaintiffs law firm has actually...

Placement firm wants me to sign a contract, if we have to go to court we must go to Phiadelphia, I live and the job is in IL

This is what we call a "venue clause." What my two colleagues have said is quite correct. You have no serious chance of getting them to change...

After 62 yrs being in a co-op ... I had to be late turning in my carrying chgs but I had the fill amt of rent on 7-31-14/

I agree with all my colleagues and especially echo what Mr. Brinkmeir has said. This is best handled in person. One tactic might be to bring in...

You need a commercial litigator with experience in the regulations governing FDIC-regulated institutions. Chase and B of A are both FDIC banks.