Is it legal for a lawyer to spend the night at a clients house prior to court, isn't this a conflict of interest?

If the bare fact is that the lawyer spent the night at a client's house, that is not unethical. Out of the ordinary, certainly. Now, if you really...

I want to discharge my federal taxes in bankruptcy, can I do so where the IRS filed my taxes?

Nope. If the IRS filed substitute for returns (that is what it is called when the IRS files the return on your behalf), you cannot discharge the...

Is this a scam?

No way to really say...start by pulling your credit report. You can get a free credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. See what is there....

In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, what is the disadvantage or what would most likely occur if I don't file a statement of intention?

You have to file it, so just do it. It is not a binding statement. I would caution against reaffirming any debt. It is usually not a good idea....

Hello, I have a assistantship at my college which overpaid me by $4,000 and I must repay. This is no fault of mine. Must i pay?

Yes, you have to repay. As stated, there is no finders keepers rule when there is an error. Now, if there is a genuine dispute as to the...

Can a bill collector come to your home to collect money

There is no law against coming to your place of residence. Back in the day, doing so was common place. Now, they cannot disturb the peace and must...

As is typical, state bars and tall building lawyers gut reaction is to frown upon and disapprove innovation. So, an attorney can barter directly...

The issue you should be looking into is whether you can actually get licensed. There is more to becoming an attorney than passing the bar exam....

What can i do if the court appointed attorney in north carolina does not have my best interest at hand can i fire him

And I suppose your extensive experience trying cases in criminal court and representing numerous clients makes you an expert in criminal defense...

How do I go about doing an involuntary termination of parental rights of my ex?

Hire a family law attorney. Terminating parental rights is a rather involved process. I refer family law matters to Phillip...