How do I go about handling my employer not paying 1.5 for overtime hours. And should I expect to lose money in the long run?

Attorneys fees are part of the claim. You are due overtime, and potentially break time, plus penalties. The Employer has to keep all the records...

I would like to prosecute a business I believe stole my Tractor Trailer loaded with Cargo

Civilly you can sue for conversion. I do not practice in NY but conversion has damages as well as punitive damages in California. If you know who...

Defendant filed Small Claims action against me for loss of wages & won judgment. How is this possible?

Anything is possible in litigation as Judges do no always rule correctly. You can appeal the small claims judgment.

I think I was fired due to my religion.

If there is evidence you were fired due to your religion, you are protected under both State and Federal Law. Definitely seek counsel in your...

In California a settlement is not a settlement unless you made a record of it in court, or you signed an agreement. Without a signature, there is...

Can a attorney confiscate your IPhone after an eviction and refuse to return it after your attorney contacts him.?

I agree with the other two attorneys who have responded. However, the attorney also has ethical considerations. If opposing counsel in your...

I served a summons/complaint on a defendant corporation 3 wks ago. For an amended complaint/summons do I mail to agent again?

The same service requirement must be done if no Answer has been filed to the Complaint. Serve the FAC the same way. You can however contact the...

The temp agency has no duty to provide information to you, nor hire you. However, asking as you did for a copy of the report is reasonable and if...

Can they refer my child to alternative school because of a post on her private phone?

You need to look to the policies of the school which are usually provided online. Students have only a limited right to speech on campus. Many...

Unfortunately if your agreement does not spell out that the "retainer" is to be billed against and treated more as an advance on billings, then she...