Questions answered by Ryan Adam Ballard

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Bartered with a business owner. Years later new owner sends me to collections.

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

This is typical bullying by debt collectors. In writing, ask them to provide you with documentation (ie a contract signed by you) proving that...

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How do I transfer a letter of Administration to some one else

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

Hopefully someone in DC will respond, but I doubt you can transfer letters. I suspect you will have to withdraw and the new executor would have to...

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In California my ex has lived with her boyfriend for 5 years all the while I paid her spousal support; can I get my money back?

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

The short answer is you shouldn't proceed without an attorney. This is not the kind of situation you should risk representing yourself in. Many...

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Can I hold security deposit if utilities are not paid and behind

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

Hopefully a WA attorney will respond, but I don't see anything specifically allowing withholding a deposit for unpaid utilities in the state's...

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I just recieved my second misdomenor paraphernalia ticket what can I do to reduce my charge or avoid jail at the mininmum

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

You need a good defense attorney here. I recommend Kelly Mallard (208) 542-0766. Please tell him I sent you.

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What can be done when someone is taken into custody but then not formally charged with anything for over 4 months?

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

I agree with my colleague and would add for clarification that you need to find a criminal defense attorney in the Elko area. An attorney in Idaho...

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Can I sue for sexuall harassment in this scenario?

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

I agree with my colleague and would add that typically these kinds of cases will be taken on a contingency (lawyer gets paid out of settlement or...

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When an Executor will NOT SHARE WILL information and I suspect I am an heir? I am unemployed and unable to hire an atty.

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

Hopefully an Alabama attorney will jump in to verify there are no state laws contrary to this, but no state I know of requires a will to be filed...

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What can we do to get our security deposit back? Landlord Tenant question fo New York city.

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

I would consult with an NYC attorney immediately. I don't practice in New York, but many states including NY's neighbor New Jersey have statutes...

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When the da offers a violation usually does that mean they are trying to get a win easily

Ryan's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

The whole criminal justice system would fall apart if district attorneys didn't offer plea bargains, even if they thought they could win at trial...

Ryan Adam Ballard's Answers (187)

Bartered with a business owner. Years later new owner sends me to collections.

How do I transfer a letter of Administration to some one else

In California my ex has lived with her boyfriend for 5 years all the while I paid her spousal support; can I get my money back?

Can I hold security deposit if utilities are not paid and behind

I just recieved my second misdomenor paraphernalia ticket what can I do to reduce my charge or avoid jail at the mininmum

What can be done when someone is taken into custody but then not formally charged with anything for over 4 months?

Can I sue for sexuall harassment in this scenario?

When an Executor will NOT SHARE WILL information and I suspect I am an heir? I am unemployed and unable to hire an atty.

What can we do to get our security deposit back? Landlord Tenant question fo New York city.

When the da offers a violation usually does that mean they are trying to get a win easily