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Is there any chance of finding an Attorney to take a civil case involving a bad roofing company on mostly contingency?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
If you have clear, provable damages of a significant amount, your chances of finding an attorney to take the matter on contingency are much better....
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What is the statue of limitations on credit card debt
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Answered on January 20, 2014
That would be 4 years; credit cards accounts are "open book accounts" and the statute of limitations starts to run from the date of the latest...
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Collection agency has civil lawsuit after buying debt from cardservice. Do I need to show up in court
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Answered on January 20, 2014
You need to file a proper legal response to the lawsuit. A local attorney can explain how. It is important you don't waive your rights and this...
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Can you sue a grad school if you completed a project according to the guidelines and then was given a failing grade?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
I think before you consider bringing a lawsuit you should discuss this with the dean of the graduate school. There may be a grievance procedure in...
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How long does it take to finalize divorce after lifting automatic stay of ch13 bankruptcy? Can I represent myself?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
In additional to what the other attorney has said, I will point out that you cannot be in a joint bankruptcy if you are divorced. You will need to...
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Do motions for extension of time have a certain time that can be requested.? And, do they have to state a particular reason?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
To answer your last question first, yes, you can file a substitution of attorney in the court case to have an attorney step in and represent you. ...
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How can I fix a restitution fine that I have paid and now the state wants to collect the restitution again and plus $3900
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Answered on January 20, 2014
If you paid the fine you will need to contact the state agency and provide them with proof, such as canceled checks, that you have indeed paid the...
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Is is normal practice for a bankruptcy attorney to charge additional fees after plan has been confirmed?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
It depends on what the local rules will allow. Where I practice, we have guideline fees we can follow, or, if an attorney wants to charge outside...
How do I get back an Overpaid Garnishment? It's been in limbo for over 60 days in Colorado.
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Answered on January 20, 2014
Give it 30-45 more days. As Ms. Adams pointed out, this will take some time to straighten out.
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What steps do I need to take on a Certificate of Service; Writ of Garnishment After Judgment? What are my options?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
Can you please clarify your question? Are you asking how to stop a garnishment? If so, you need to claim your exemptions against the garnishment -...