If the witness was a party to the recording and authenticated the entire recording, a foundation has been laid to admit it into evidence. However,...

What type of lawyer do I need to obtain to regarding a battery on a student by a teacher.

You will need to retain a personal injury lawyer. What follows is based on New York law, but the principles are nearly universal. If you plan to...

Can my lawyer settle on my case for $3500 without my OK or consent when my medical bills are $4500 plus lawyer fees.

This is a very confusing question. You were both injured in a car accident--I see that. While Florida is debating repealing its no fault law, it...

Can I dismiss my lawyer, sue him even though case is not settled yet?

I'm sorry that this has come up at an already stressful time. That said, it would be more than highly unusual for an attorney to risk his license...

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Can I do anything about school negligence?

As Mr. Larson said, thankfully nothing happened to junior. When we entrust our children to school faculty and staff we give the faculty and staff...

In my business, cash never changes hands. As for the settlement amount, along with a court mandated "closing statement" we provide a copy of the...

Who is responsible?

While many more facts are needed to complete this picture, on the skeletal structure you have provided, this could be tried on the theory of res...

Ethics question.....do I force ex to pay owed money when I know that she is poor

This seems to be more of a moral question than a legal one. If you are tallying up all of her violations of the settlement agreement, her not...

Can a lawyer deduct his bill from settlement funds held in trust, and send me the rest?

The answer in New York would be, yes. California has some quirky rules, though, so it's possible they could require him to break his fee down in...

I would like to file a civil rights violation lawsuit against a municipality, I think I have a strong case.

It depends on the grounds for dismissal. To prevail in a section 1983 action, you must have prevailed on the merits. Dropped charges do not...