Questions answered by Scott Richard Kaufman

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Hiring an attorney as a coach when representing oneself?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

As noted, there are always issues. What kind of case are you speaking of? Sometimes people think they cannot afford an atty and in fact an atty may...

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Is there a lawyer specializing in negotiating/reviewing contracts for card games

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

You're looking for someone to handle intellectual property issues. My GUESS is you agreed that anything you submitted belongs to them, but,...

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Can a collection agency attempt collection procedures against me without some kind of contract or proof that the claim is valid?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

There are plenty of qualified debt collection attorneys in CA. Find one here for an initial case review: http://www.naca.net

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Can a landlord terminate a rental contract before the tenants have moved in?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

First, you should join a local landlord association. That said, based solely on what you've stated, it sounds like they "cheated" or "defrauded"...

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What would happen if you used a fake birth date to apply for a credit card and someone like the credit bureaus finds out?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

They'll likely list it on your report just as they would if you used an assumed name. Probably not a good idea to go down that road...

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Do I have a case to sue for breach of warranty?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

There are other laws one can use beyond the Illinois lemon law for help in your situation. It's my understanding that your lemon law is largely...

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I paid money down as a deposit for a used car at a car lot and changed my mind. Can I get my money back?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

There may be some intervening issues here but essentially, what you are saying is that you put a deposit down on an item and decided against making...

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I had my tranny rebuilt for 1300.it took the guy almost 3months and it's still not right.he has already tried to fix it 20times

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

You can find basics about the TN lemon law (breach of warranty law) at http://www.autopedia.com . In addition, there may be other consumer...

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My question is i am buying a used car, all the finance papers were signed, and the deposit to be put down on the car after they

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

Completely illegal. The BANK does not want more money, the dealer does. Contact a consumer attorney in New Mexico (Fefferman and Warren come to...

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I can sue tmobile without a lawyer? and do it myself

Scott's answer | Answered on October 18, 2011

I would guess you do not have anything in writing from them regarding the deal (20- discount) from 3 months ago. I also guess you do not have...

Scott Richard Kaufman's Answers (14106)

Hiring an attorney as a coach when representing oneself?

Is there a lawyer specializing in negotiating/reviewing contracts for card games

Can a collection agency attempt collection procedures against me without some kind of contract or proof that the claim is valid?

Can a landlord terminate a rental contract before the tenants have moved in?

What would happen if you used a fake birth date to apply for a credit card and someone like the credit bureaus finds out?

Do I have a case to sue for breach of warranty?

I paid money down as a deposit for a used car at a car lot and changed my mind. Can I get my money back?

I had my tranny rebuilt for 1300.it took the guy almost 3months and it's still not right.he has already tried to fix it 20times

My question is i am buying a used car, all the finance papers were signed, and the deposit to be put down on the car after they

I can sue tmobile without a lawyer? and do it myself