Do attorneys representing the insured ever hire private investigators if they suspect fraud w/ ins. adjusters and contractors?

To answer directly to you .It Depends. Some lawyers are fraud examiners and fraud experts themselves. In that capacity they investigate and they...

If someone unknowingly assisted in a fraudulent scheme involving forgery that they thought was legit how would the prosecution p

I agree with my colleague .everything depends from the facts. The truth of the matter is you really need to be serious with the matter. Everybody...

Welfare fraud arraignment hearing , can i be arrested?

More facts needed. Depends from circumstances. You need to hire a lawyer a.s.a.p Governmental agencies take seriously welfare fraud. This not a...

I was conned into investing my life saving of $54,556 with a company handling my divorce .

More facts are needed. You describe most of the elements of a fraud scheme. My advice is to act here and now! Don't wait not even for a...

How to prosecute an unauthorised person making their credit card payment out of my bank account?

This question requires more facts. When you start litigation you can subpoena records. When you file criminal charges records can be subpoena. Now...

Can I leave a consultant position to join a competitor's co in a full time employment position?

Well I partially agree with my colleagues . The main issue is what kind of consulting you were doing in Company A. What information,copyrights...

We are suing a contractor for fraud. He built his attorney's house too. Can this be a conflict of interest for his attorney?

Sorry but no conflict here. Your comments give another picture that goes beyond the issue of conflict of interest. Your comment to attorney McCall...

I purchased a 2009 van from a dealer and signed a contract. They want a new contract with higher price. Can they do it?

I agree with attorney Kaufman. Except if that "wrong price" is so low that any regular person will get that was a mistake by the dealer...A...

I agree with my colleague but I will add the following : where did you post to sell the car? Did you put in your add "as is" how many miles the...

How can I start an investment fund LLC with immediate family members?

Need more facts. This is an idea that must be formulated the right way . You need to discuss your real goals with a responsible attorney that...