Do I have to have an opening statement.

You do not have to have an opening statement and you can choose to just say thanks to the jury for being there if you wish. I recommend you...

I agree with Mr. Benjamin. Use the Find A Lawyer tab on this website to find a reputable bankruptcy attorney near you and schedule a consultation.

A scam collection company is harassing relatives of mine calling them and they are angry at me, what can I do to stop them?

You can send them a do not contact letter, you can report them to the Attorney General Kamala Harris's office - Consumer Complaints Division, you...

It's not a good idea to put your personal information on this forum since it's visible to anyone on the internet. As this is the question and...

Yes, it's completely dischargeable.

Debt collection

You should meet with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss your bankruptcy options. Most of us give free consultations. The creditor does not have to...

My ex owes $4k but I do not have his address. Can a collection agency locate him and collect?

I agree with Mr. Brewer. You can hire a collection agency or skip tracer to assist in this matter.

To offer a settlement.

Yes, absolutely. Cases get settled on the front doorsteps of the courthouse the morning of trial even.

Are there different ways attorney's collect contingency fees?

I have not heard of a contingency fee being paid in payments. Usually it is paid in one lump sum - right off the top of the recovery, along with...

I have a camper on someones land and they wont let me get it,they told me i could leave it there what can i do?

I agree with the other two attorneys. You can either try getting the police involved or file a lawsuit against the landowner.