I agree with my colleagues that this one is a tough sell. If the accident victim sued the owner of the car, his or her lawyer would have an uphill...

It's going to be hard to make class litigation fly on account of hard-nosed claims policies and practices. The best cure for that is for claimants...

How do i settle a collection case before trial?

About the only way to settle the case is to pay the plaintiff something. If you haven't made a settlement offer, that would be a good place to...

I was threatened to be sued after I decided not to chat further with that person. ?

Nothing much you can do to keep her from suing you, but unless you actually did share her nude pictures without her consent you probably don't have...

Which attorney files the dismissal with prejudice after mediation settlement - plaintiff's attorney or the defendant's attorney?

Generally the plaintiff's lawyer will sign a motion to dismiss or its equivalent, but often defense counsel will actually file that motion just to...

Courts have recently ruled that social security is exempt in a chapter 13 bankruptcy . what is your take on this.

My learned colleague Mr. Hilla is right that the law is well settled on Social Security benefits in Chapter 13 cases. As well, the law is pretty...

Does my auto accident personal injury defence lawyer need to be licensed in my state of residence or state of accident or both?

Both of my learned colleagues are right, of course, but my recommendation would be that you hold onto your wallet a bit longer before hiring a...

How do I find a lawyer when I had a lawyer on a serious slip & fall case when my case has already been filed but not litigated?

Not to be too pessimistic, but routinely the reason a personal injury plaintiff's lawyer quits a case is that he or she sees no reasonable...

States vary in how they treat tobacco-related disease and death claims, so make it an Oregon lawyer. Good luck.

In Texas,does the law require a warrant be issued for failing to appear and bail jumping multiple times for the same charge?

When a warrant is issued it hangs over the defendant like a dark cloud. At any time, on any day he could be stopped for a broken tail light or a...