If the trench was entirely on the neighbor's side of the property line, he is not liable for any resulting damage to the trees. However, it sounds...

Can I file an appeal after my ex was allowed to relocate our kids from washington state to Indiana?

Yes, you can appeal, but it will be a difficult one to win. The superior court judge has broad discretion in making this kind of decision. The...

Where to find an attorney with lower rate for easy matters in appeal court?

Keep searching and calling. I'm not aware of any easier way to compare fees. Avvo's "find a lawyer" tool can be useful in finding people to call....

Can I add to the record, even if it's too late, if I plan to ask for a continuance?

You can try to add to the record at any time, but the court is not obligated to look at anything you file after the ordinary deadline. If the court...

Why my Attorney wanted to force me to commit to something I cannot accept?

Dismissing is absolutely the client's choice. The lawyer cannot do it without your informed consent (which means the attorney must give you all of...

Can I replace my Manufactured home if my home is destroyed and my lot size is under 9600 square feet?

The answer depends entirely on the local land use ordinances that apply to your parcel. Call your city or county planning department and ask them...

This is a bit of a mess. I'm sure it made sense to the people who wrote it, but it has multiple problems that can't be resolved just from the text...

Does this belong to legal mal-practice?

Settling or dismissing claims is a client decision. The lawyer cannot do it without your informed consent. If the agreement involves dismissing...

In diversity cases, state law of punitive damages applies. In Washington, there are no punitive damages for intentional torts (except for specific...

The store was within its rights under the law to ask your friend to leave IF your friend misbehaved in some way that violated the store's rules of...