I bought a car and the salesman said he would fix the "dummy" lights that were on.

Unless otherwise specified in writing, used car sales are always "as is." That is, there are no warranties.

Proper role of the bailiff in civil court?

The general rule is that we prefer to adjudicate controversies on the merits, rather than on default. This may have been deemed a default OR...

Attorney ignoring all communication for over 7 months. Signed retainer with him 27 months ago. We had court date in December.

Document everything. Bring your documentation to his office in person and ask to see him or his paralegal. If they see you, ask all the questions...

Can I sue that law firm ? How wil I no if they got paid off ?

I think the question asserts that her damages were that she was negligently caused to have a hysterectomy at age 23, para 1 gravida 1. There is no...

Do I have to pay for a lawyer's services not successfully done for me if I never signed a contract with him (just verbal one)?

An oral agreement is enforceable, and by posting this item you have acknowledged that there is an oral agreement. What that agreement is, though,...

Does this mean my settlement is almost complete? Please read advice needed.

Your lawyer is the one who can accurately, definitively answer this question. Usually, an insurance carrier will not release a settlement check...

How to tell my lawyer I'm dissatisfied with his work?

This answer s based on New York law and procedure: If your lawyer isn't returning your phone calls, you need to change attorneys. Select a new...

Can your Lawyer file motion against you with opposing attorney while his name is still on your file?

Even if his name is not "on the file," if he represented you in this case he can't work on the other side of the case. Period. Not at all. Ever....

The insurance company denies my no fault claim!?

First of all, if your injury required surgery it is not a "minor ankle injury." You need to speak to a NYC attorney with experience in automobile...

I am a bit unclear as to what happened. You hired a lawyer for a personal injury case and then had no contact with him for three years? Did you...