Building too cold

There are generally no laws regarding climate control in public buildings. Climate control is driven more by the market, locale, and community. ...

Why do lawyers and law firms participate on Avvo answers?

I answer generally to help people out, as I don't envision too many potential corporate clients actually use Avvo to hire counsel. I hope that I...

Meeting with clients

This question is almost too general to answer. Meetings between attorneys and clients can take almost any shape and form, at any time, and in any...

Slander

I generally agree with Lawrence's answer, but would like to add to it. The very role of an attorney is to advocate for his client, which includes...

It appears that you asked a different question than the one Brian is answering. If you are saying that you, as a plaintiff, hired an attorney who...

You can't undo a deal simply because of this issue. Sometimes the company doesn't know it has lost its charter, and therefore has a right to cure...

School debt in Texas

Assuming that interest can be charged pursuant to the loan documents, then the owner of the debt can charge interest. A collection agency doesn't...

Neighbor's tree toppled fence

Ultimately, your insurance should pay if you can't get payment from the neighbor's insurance. What if your neighbor doesn't have insurance, will...

Small claims court-judgement

There is a big difference between attaching someone's real property and personal property. If you are asking about real property, you can go down...

Subpoenas

I agree with some of what Elizabeth says, but want to add some additional information. Process of service doesn't have to be done personally if...