Questions answered by Jon Friedman

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Do I need a lawyer for small claims court?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

You should check this out w/a local AZ lawyer but a google search says that no lawyers are allowed in small claims court (which is true here too...

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Should I get a lawyer

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

You definitely have a workers comp claim and I am changing the category to workers comp so those who do that kind of work will be more likely to...

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What is the normal procedure for charging a client on a contingency fee when there is more then one client for the same issue?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

Each client would be expected to pay the normal and customary rate which here is 1/3rd if you settle before trying the case and 40% if the lawyer...

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If a trial is scheduled for a three week period commencing on jun 8, does that mean I'll be in court for three weeks?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

If you are a party to the lawsuit...either bringing it or defending it...then could be that it will take up to 3 weeks for the whole of the trial...

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Neighbor told the vet that my mother across the street would pay for his vet bill and they keep billing her.

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

She can call the vet and report she never agreed to pay the neighbor's bill and if the vet doesn't stop doing it, she will have to explore a claim...

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My car was hit on my side driver both dor are seriously damage and part of the back i was going east and the other driver west

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

At the moment, the last thing on your mind should be your insurance premiums. Since you are hurt, make sure you see a medical doctor and report...

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Is there any possible way to ride my pocket bike on the road?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

I think you should start by either calling DMV or going to a DMV office and get a primer about this...won't cost you any money and they can steer...

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Is it illegal for someone to act like they are going to crash into your car directly after getting into it. Trying to keep you

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

If there was no impact, this is not categorized correctly because it is not a "car accident". It's crazy and should not happen but your ex seems to...

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If a amusement park has a sign that reads"we are not liabil for injury's." Or not responsible for Injurys" and I get hurt.

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

In light of the severity of your injuries, you should confer w/a local personal injury lawyer immediately to determine if MI allows a company to...

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If a contract is breached and it states a specific state to be used to bring legal action can you sue in your state?

Jon's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

If nothing else, you should hire a local lawyer for a consult and pay their hourly fee to review the contract and see if that provision is...

Jon Friedman's Answers (4268)

Do I need a lawyer for small claims court?

Should I get a lawyer

What is the normal procedure for charging a client on a contingency fee when there is more then one client for the same issue?

If a trial is scheduled for a three week period commencing on jun 8, does that mean I'll be in court for three weeks?

Neighbor told the vet that my mother across the street would pay for his vet bill and they keep billing her.

My car was hit on my side driver both dor are seriously damage and part of the back i was going east and the other driver west

Is there any possible way to ride my pocket bike on the road?

Is it illegal for someone to act like they are going to crash into your car directly after getting into it. Trying to keep you

If a amusement park has a sign that reads"we are not liabil for injury's." Or not responsible for Injurys" and I get hurt.

If a contract is breached and it states a specific state to be used to bring legal action can you sue in your state?