Why is it that I am being petitioned into court for a hearing on “Petition for Violation of Probation and Warrant”?

The real answer is simple. They can't file the Petition AFTER your time runs and you haven't paid. This is not a serious attempt to send you to...

I think what you're getting at is the contractor must stand on your property to stain the side facing you. You don't want this dude on your...

Is truth an absolute defense to a defamation claim?

I am very sorry you had that experience but you may be thinking too narrowly about this. Most States have a companion package of torts leading...

Responsibility to return my retainer in a reasonable time frame? What avenues to take for malpractice?

Narrative does not allow a conclusion about whether any professional negligence took place. No refund can take place until lawyer's out of case...

Do I need a lawyer to represent a case against a recruiting firm and its client?

I've done probably 50 of these. Eventually the company says "Oh, ok. You just filled out the wrong paperwork (or the temp agency's paperwork vice...

THERE IS NOWAY I CAN AFFORD A MISTAKE LIKE THIS. Is there a way to fix it?

You do a good job of explaining your interaction with the lawyer but no job at all explaining how your lawyer interacted with the tribunal. If...

I want to know why I can not get alawyer to help my nephew we have a law suit and we r trying to get all the evidence before itm

Perhaps you should let your nephew interview his own lawyers. It could be the case is not passing the initial screening process. I, for example,...

FALSE COMPENSATION ON FORM 1099-MISC

Floating around in all of this, I sniff an "independent contractor" abuse situation. I suspect this boss may be able to be persuaded of the error...

That speeder is a bigger deal than you think. Definitely get a lawyer. If your record is pretty good, she may be able to get you a plea to a...

What do I do when I know my court appointed lawyer is not representing as well or how she should be.

First, your attorney is doing nothing but telling you what the PA's position is. She has a duty to do that. Second, she can't dismiss the case. ...