You are exactly right and thinking like a lawyer. You can and should file a small claims petition in JP Court. You have to file the petition in the...

Can I sue a doctor for lose wages, pain and suffering.

I am not sure from your inquiry whether you have retained a Social Security Disability lawyer. If you have not retained a lawyer on your disability...

What can my daughter do about her ex-spouse threatening to take her kids and constant text harassing?

As a former prosecutor and police chief, my first advice would be to tape record these conversations when he threatens to make up a story and call...

Can or will a 2 time felon be extradited back to texas from a state like maine for new assult charges

That's a tough one to answer because the DA will look at the expense of sending someone up there to get him, have an extradition hearing, and the...

Usually DWIs are reduced to "Obstructing Highway" which could be considered as a moving violation and could raise your insurance. Better than a DWI...

Should I file a lawsuit against an insurance company for slander?

First of all I commend you on advocating for your insured client. Many agents and claims adjusters would have taken the easy way out. Go seek...

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Traffic case: If we win and the perpetrator has no money to pay the damages, do we still pay the attorney?

In a civil case most personal injury attorneys charge a percentage of what they recover- if no recovery client doesn't owe the attorney any money....

Protective Order Violations- Threaten, Harass, Annoy, Embarrass.

You need ti see if the protective order mandates no communication. Best advice is go see the person who obtained the protective order for you. If...

What am I entitled to should I sue or settle? Is it ok to want more for Anguish, Emotional, Lost Wages, and Negligence?

I agree with my colleagues in that it is hard to second guess your attorney. ALL cases have strengths but ALL cases also have weaknesses that...

Best practice is to request the issuance of subpoenas from the Court Clerk and you will usually also have to pay to get those witnesses served with...