What can we do

Hire a competent local criminal defense attorney.

Roommate (not on lease) never paid rent, he owes me $1,250. Can I sue him?

You would need a very cheap lawyer in order to justify hiring one for a case you could file yourself in small claims court.

Is it possible for me to get out of a contract with a publisher I am uncomfortable with. (Any advice would be helpful)

You could meet with any attorney to review the contract and advise you rather than hoping that someone who hasn't seen your contract will say...

Can I sue a tax preparer or take them to court?

Anyone can sue anyone for anything. The better question is whether you have a str no claim.

Conduct research as to the elements of adverse possession.

I was misrepresented and placed by an IT contracting firm. After receiving offer from the company I was denied do to background

Meet with a local employment attorney. For a misrepresentation claim you need to be very specific. It is unclear whether you were promised that...

I filed a small claims case in Feb and now have decided to dismiss the case. do I still go to court?

Make sure no counterclaim has been filed.

I bought a car from Suntrup Ford in westport plaza , st. louis Mo and was not happy with the purchase

It's not wise to post names of individuals on the forum, because if you write something false you might end up getting sued for defamation. In...

My landlord just threatened to take my beakers and change my locks

What's a beaker? Your landlord needs a judgment in order to evict you. Being a month behind in rent is a legal justification to sue you.

Do I really need a attorney?

At least meet with an attorney if the amount at issue is significant.