Questions answered by Robert Michael Berger

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Will I be prosecuted if I owe eBay for $34.42 ?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

First, eBay cannot criminally prosecute anyone only the Government can do that. Failing to pay a bill is not a basis for criminal prosecution....

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We are in our mid 50s, have 2 minor children, 2 homes in CA, 1 in CO, a timeshare in CO, and $800K in investments.

Robert's answer | Answered on June 18, 2012

I agree with the other responses, but would add that you and your husband should at least consult with an estate planning attorney near you. There...

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Looking for an attorney to help me

Robert's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

I would more tan glad to assist with writing discovery or other motions, however, as far as court appearances you should find local counsel in San...

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Debt collector violations

Robert's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

My understanding of the FDCPA is that only the consumer has to the right to file suit against a debt collector for abusive practices. However, the...

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I bought a car recently on e-bay. The seller said the car had 950 miles on it. It really has 42,000 miles. Can I sue them?

Robert's answer | Answered on June 08, 2012

Trying to sue the seller for fraud regarding the mileage will be difficult for the reasons you stated. However, if the engine problems were...

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Should we sign a stipulation to judgement and allow an abstract to be placed on my home.

Robert's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

My advise is to have an experienced lawyer review the documents. A Stipulation for Judgment is an agreement which is not filed with the Court...

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Sis called to say her husband wants to put his name on all my Mom's accounts (checking, saving). He is not in her will. OK or no

Robert's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

California Probate Code Section 5130 defines what is a "joint account" for purposes of probate. It says that all bank accounts in the name of two...

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Statute of limatations on not returning a rent car in California

Robert's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

The Statute of Limitations for the rental agency to file a lawsuit against you for conversion (civil personal property theft) is 3 years from the...

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Collecting a charge-off bought by an collection agency

Robert's answer | Answered on December 04, 2008

First, a charge-off is an accounting device by a business to wipe bad debt off its books. A charge-off does not mean you do not owe the debt. ...

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Theft by conversion?

Robert's answer | Answered on December 04, 2008

Ahmeek, the answer to your question is that the keeping of your friend's inventory would likely be conversion. Conversion is generally defined as...

Robert Michael Berger's Answers (60)

Will I be prosecuted if I owe eBay for $34.42 ?

We are in our mid 50s, have 2 minor children, 2 homes in CA, 1 in CO, a timeshare in CO, and $800K in investments.

Looking for an attorney to help me

Debt collector violations

I bought a car recently on e-bay. The seller said the car had 950 miles on it. It really has 42,000 miles. Can I sue them?

Should we sign a stipulation to judgement and allow an abstract to be placed on my home.

Sis called to say her husband wants to put his name on all my Mom's accounts (checking, saving). He is not in her will. OK or no

Statute of limatations on not returning a rent car in California

Collecting a charge-off bought by an collection agency

Theft by conversion?