How should an Attorney be compensated if hired solely to negotiate a settlement? Should they be paid a percentage or flat rate?

An attorney is always entitled to be compensated for their time per the terms of a signed retainer agreement. Different attorneys charge different...

If a collection agency (CA) sold a debt to another CA, can they both report different debt info at the same time to the bureaus?

I agree with the other attorneys. While both collection agencies can report on your credit report for up to 7 years, they cannot report an amount...

Can I get this off of my credit report and fix my credit?

You need to dispute these entries on your credit report with each of the three credit reporting bureaus. You can dispute by mail (send it...

Does a slip and fall accident warrant a suit if it occurs on private property used to access a public area, ie a train station?

I agree with Mr. Lipkin. You can certainly file a lawsuit against the owner of the private driveway, but whether you will be successful depends on...

What is the process of removing a lien after filing bankruptcy

You would need to have filed a motion to void the judgment lien while your case is still open. It's not appropriate in every case. Talk to a...

Receieved a letter from court, Arkansas code 16-110-401, I do not understand it

You have been served with interrogatories in a garnishment action. Interrogatories are a serious of questions propounded as part of the...

Lawyers office lost my money order

This is unfortunate but if you have it in writing from them that they do not have a copy of the money order, I recommend you proceed with getting a...

How do I respond to an e-mail about a lawsuit/court action for money? Questional number to call beginning with +1.

I agree with the other attorneys that it could be a scam. Try googling the email address of the sender and see what you can find out.

I have student debt that I am unable to make payments. Can I use bankruptcy to restructure payments to be more affordable?

Mr. Rubin is correct. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a great tool to make student loans more affordable when there are no other options available. You...

You may have a hard time prevailing in a lawsuit. It seems unfair, I know, but if they took it off the market then they lost out on other tenants...