Can a lawyer be sued for slander and defamation of character?

Broadly and in most jurisdictions, there is an exception to liability for otherwise defamatory statements if they are made in the context of a...

What do I do after I file a motion for new trial?

The burden is on you to set the motion for new trial for hearing and to serve the opposing party (or opposing lawyer if the opposing party is...

Don't confuse a subpoena with a notice to appear for a hearing. A subpoena can order a witness to appear less than 30 days after it is served, but...

Do i have a case & if so what kind of attorney should i contact?

There is an old rule in product liability cases called the "foreign-natural" rule, which held that anything occurring "naturally" in a product,...

In Texas a person who files a lawsuit, including the Attorney General, is generally free to "nonsuit" (dismiss) the lawsuit "without prejudice"...

What is the statue of limitations to take civil actions for damages from childhood sexual abuse?

As a very general rule, a statute of limitations doesn't begin to run against an injured party until that party reaches adulthood -- often age 18. ...

Shoud i maintain hazard insurance on a property I surrendered in BK?

Assuming all the facts as you've stated them, you no longer own the property and have no "insurable interest" which would justify issuance or...

I JUST RECIEVED A LETTER FROM A GUY CLAIMING SEVERE INJURIES FROM FALLING ON MY PROPERTY I HAVE LEARNED MY INSURANCE EXPIRED

My first advice is to follow the advice of my colleagues as regards making sure you have or don't have insurance coverage. I recommend sending the...

My baby mama had an accident with my car. She was at fault. I don't have insurance.

In Texas you're ordinarily liable for the negligence of a driver who borrows your car only if you knew or should have known the borrower was a...

A misdiagnosis of Lung disease has caused numerous side effects due to meds and possible CT exposures. Can I sue for malpractice

The simple issue is whether your doctor met the applicable "standard of care," i.e. whether an ordinary practitioner of similar credentials in the...