I have changed the practice area from "State & Local" government to something more appropriate.

Thank you for choosing me to answer your question. However, I do not practice in this area so I will let the attorneys that do give you advice.

What you describe would be a raffle, for which you need a license from the City or County. The sponsor is required to issue the winner a 1099/W-2...

Report it to the police and your insurance. Your insurance will then hopefully give you what it's worth and you can pay off the loan.

I have changed the practice area from "Financial Markets" to something more appropriate.

This isn't a legal question. Call the bank and ask.

I have changed the practice area from "State & Local" government to something more appropriate.

I don't think there is going to be much you can do. There really isn't a privacy interest in the parking lot and common areas.

Certainly, I have changed the practice area to something more appropriate.

There are legitimate companies called "finders" who locate unclaimed property and go through the process to claim it for a fee. Yes, when property...