My apartment is asking me to sign an addendum to the monthly rent since they made an error in how much they charge me.

You could probably hang your hat on it but I would not sit on it. You knew they made a mistake when you entered into it. I would do the right thing...

Need advice on dealing with debt collector's illegal collection practices.

All of the above comments are correct. Keep the tape in a safe place and if they call again tell them to take a long walk on a very short pier.

I hired a lawyer to negotiate a settlement on a personal injury. He failed miserably. He filed a lawsuit.

Once suit is filed against the correct party then limitations is not an issue. If you drop it, you will have to pay filing fees again, worry about...

Late on HO quarterly payment of $120 by 4 months. Now I got a late fee bill of $87?

Read the bylaws and see what it says about delinquent payments. If its absent, which I doubt, contact a lawyer. But, that will cost you more that...

What happens with check forgery

Thats serious stuff there. I would urge that person to get a criminal lawyer on board.

My mom is trying to get proof her marriage to my now deceased father. They Were married in 1958. I have checked vital statistics

True statement above. I know this sounds strange but the Church of Later Days Saints has a genealogy site that included marriages, etc. I know...

If I file for bankruptcy before I enter the small claims court will it discharge the dept I potentially owe to the plaintiff?

Atty freedman is spot on. yes, you need a consult.

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Verbal contract, cellphone.

In Texas verbal contracts are enforceable but difficult. You could sue them for conversion. Can you collect if you do? is it worth it?

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