Questions answered by Forrest Nolan Welmaker Jr.

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Summary judgments are decided by magistrate judge or the district judge? Both parties decided against using Magistr. Judge.

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 20, 2015

If the parties agreed to permit a magistrate judge to handle the whole case, the magistrate judge will most likely decide on the motion. If the...

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What is my recourse and what would be my best result?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 19, 2015

It means what it says, as is. No provable case in my view.

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As I'm going up against a city attorney in small claims court should I engage an attorney at that point or even before,

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 19, 2015

If you did not file the proper notice letters in the time required, you have already lost. A lawyer cannot repair this generally. You can attempt...

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What do I do if the plaintiff never showed up on the trial date but I did?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 19, 2015

Robert is right. The case was dropped for want of prosecution. If the order does not state with or without prejudice, it is without prejudice to...

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I am served D but nonsuit was filed against me. What happens now if both the P's & nonserved D's did not show on trial date?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

If you were served, you need to file an answer and appear at trial. However, if the Plaintiff "Non-Suited" you, then the case against you should...

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Do I need a lawyer considering the circumstances and if so what kind of lawyer?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

You will probably not need a lawyer unless you or someone in your vehicle were hurt. If yes, you need to lawyer up immediately. If no one was...

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Can I get my money back from the cost of the rental when I say no and they said they would get the insurance to pay for it.

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

What? If you did not rent a car, how would you be charged? Dispute the charge on your credit card and do not pay it if you did not get a rental. ...

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Months After accident my job wants me to sign paperwork!

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

Do not sign anything until you have consulted with a personal injury lawyer especially if it is stating that it is your fault. You may have a case...

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How do I get a lawyer to help?

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

There are many personal injury lawyers in El Paso which can help you get medical attention and get you a good settlement. Call one today by using...

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Can a get a writ of possession

Forrest's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

I would take the sheriff out to get your horse back. Get possession of it and change the name back. Make a police report that the horse was...

Forrest Nolan Welmaker Jr.'s Answers (2483)

Summary judgments are decided by magistrate judge or the district judge? Both parties decided against using Magistr. Judge.

What is my recourse and what would be my best result?

As I'm going up against a city attorney in small claims court should I engage an attorney at that point or even before,

What do I do if the plaintiff never showed up on the trial date but I did?

I am served D but nonsuit was filed against me. What happens now if both the P's & nonserved D's did not show on trial date?

Do I need a lawyer considering the circumstances and if so what kind of lawyer?

Can I get my money back from the cost of the rental when I say no and they said they would get the insurance to pay for it.

Months After accident my job wants me to sign paperwork!

How do I get a lawyer to help?

Can a get a writ of possession