Questions answered by Terry Scannell

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If force partition by sale, tenancy in common, OREGON; possible to demand minimum price before court can sell?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

This is a reasonably complex legal issue. Assuming there are 1,500 acres of ag land involved I highly recommend you pay a lawyer $1,500 or so to...

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My employer called me a "chunk" and a "jealous b****" to my manager in regards to me catching him and a coworker having sex

Terry's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

You should talk to a lawyer. The situation you describe sounds like a”sexually hostile working environment.” Your employer has legal duties to...

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Can an HOA board discuss details of a public civil suit they filed against a homeowner with other homeowners in the association?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

This issue is probably best answered looking at the HOA by-laws and any other documents which govern the HOA. I have not researched this issue, I...

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What can I do if someone holds my naked pictures, has made pictures with nasty languages publicly and sent emails to harass me?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about this problem. The good news is that Oregon has good laws which can be used to address this problem. I agree with...

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How do I report online sexual harassment? It seems impossible to find answers to reporting real issues to anyone or anything.

Terry's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

I am not licenced in WI. I have written an AVVO legal guide on this topic. It is fairly general but might be helpful to you in thinking about...

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What can I do about sexual harassment, violating break laws, workplace bullying and retaliation? I've been in contact with BOLI.

Terry's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

I agree you need to find a lawyer to talk to and sit down with them and have them go over the facts with you. YOu need to look for lawyers in...

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In federal court, can a plaintiff be forced to testify?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

I am assuming you filed a civil law suit against a company or person. If that assumption is correct then the other side can certainly require you...

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My ex-neighbor is suing me for damages done to his car, do I have enough evidence to counter-sue for harassment?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

I am sorry to hear about this problem. I have written a legal paper about this type of thing for AVVO. While your situation is not directly on...

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Is harassment (not sexual) considered a crime?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

I do not have a law licence in your state. I have written a general legal guide which might be helpful to you. I have attached a link. I hope it...

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Threat to suspend drivers license. Should I bother to call them back or go straight to an attorney?

Terry's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

This sounds like it might be a violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. There is a dispute in the Federal Courts on whether the FDCPA...

Terry Scannell's Answers (313)

If force partition by sale, tenancy in common, OREGON; possible to demand minimum price before court can sell?

My employer called me a "chunk" and a "jealous b****" to my manager in regards to me catching him and a coworker having sex

Can an HOA board discuss details of a public civil suit they filed against a homeowner with other homeowners in the association?

What can I do if someone holds my naked pictures, has made pictures with nasty languages publicly and sent emails to harass me?

How do I report online sexual harassment? It seems impossible to find answers to reporting real issues to anyone or anything.

What can I do about sexual harassment, violating break laws, workplace bullying and retaliation? I've been in contact with BOLI.

In federal court, can a plaintiff be forced to testify?

My ex-neighbor is suing me for damages done to his car, do I have enough evidence to counter-sue for harassment?

Is harassment (not sexual) considered a crime?

Threat to suspend drivers license. Should I bother to call them back or go straight to an attorney?