My employer is refusing to pay me money owed because I no longer work there, can they do that?

If I've understood you correctly, there are two pieces here: (1) you didn't get paid,and (2) you had some contractual obligation to put forth...

What to do about a lawyer who I believe got over on me with my workers comp case

If what you are saying is that your lawyer stole money from you, go to the state bar association right away. They take such complaints very...

Selected as the best answer

My husband filed for divorce(uncontested) two years ago. No shared properties, no kids. He's not signing the papers.What to do?

Interestingly, this question is really about managing your lawyer. There isn't necessarily a good way to do this. Basically, you have to get their...

Can the police search y bag without my permission on the street?

This is tricky, but there is a sporting chance that the search was unconstitutional. As a general matter, containers being carried by individuals...

Easement extinguished or postponed?

This is a fascinating question, but one that is a little outside the scope of Avvo. In order to give a reliable answer, a lawyer would need to...

Can my landlord charge me $570 in legal fees for paying my rent at the same time of the month that I had for the past 2 years?

There is a legal doctrine which basically states that if an arrangement like this develops, a tenant needs to receive notice if the landlord wants...

I have a store lease in a corporate mall and I want to walk away 1 month before the end of the lease.

A key problem here is that the property owner could sue you. Maybe they might not, but it is certainly a gamble. A good first step is to talk to...

The payment plan could very well constitute a new contract that would modify the obligations under the old one, and stay or dismiss the lawsuit....

I tripped and dislocated my shoulder at my home where I rent. The landlord has not been exactly responsible with maintenance.

Landlord's make certain warranties about the premises they lease. For example, the premises must be fit for human habitation and the like. ...

How can my son- in- law sell a virginia property that has both his name and his sons name as the owners on the deed?

At least one answer to this question is maybe he can't. To know what your son-in-law can or can't do, you need to take a copy of the deed to a...