A deceptively complex question. A short answer is that based on prior experience the lawyer knows what the court will find significant as it...

In my analysis it is a complete scam. Block all further contract and under no circumstances send any moiney.

In my analysis spending legal fees would be throwing good money after bad. Even if you get a judgment I strongly suspect you will never locate...

If you have actual analysis, just answer the complaint in a timely matter. To challenge service only delays the inevitable and distracts you from...

As to Thurmbtack you cannot sue them because of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. ......................................................

A lawyer from any state can tell you that trying to recover money from an international fraud is the definition of throwing good money after bad.

There is no list or website indicating anything like the "success rate" of lawyers in litigation....

I don't think multiple postings will get you more or better answers. Maybe, but not in my experience as an Avvo volunteer attorney. As I said...

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Your questions are all a matter of Philippine law, not USA law. Avvo is volunteer USA lawyers answering USA legal questions. It is possible one the...