Do I need an employment attorney? I believe I've been misclassified as an independent contractor and will owe the IRS money.

Employers often improperly classify employees. It is very tempting to call an employee an "independent contractor," because it saves the company...

Caught shoplifting in Nordstrom with concealed weapon (brass knuckles)

You will need an attorney to assist you. If you cannot afford a lawyer, and qualify for public assistance, the court will appoint a public...

Can I get off with no jail time but have other punishment?

If one accused of a crime is acquitted, there is never any penalty. Depending on the facts of a case, a plea agreement may be appealing. Whether...

When one starts a lawsuit in the General District Court, he files an initial pleading. Usually, this is a Warrant in Debt or an Unlawful Detainer....

I am going to be starting a professional speaking and Life Coaching business. What steps would I take to get started?

Trademarks are merely one aspect of properly starting your business. You will want to form a legal entity and have a lawyer and accountant...

Do judges have time limits on ruling in civil cases in virginia

In Virginia, a Circuit Court judge must report his progress on deciding a case within 90 days of final submission. (Effective July 1, this will be...

Do I have a right to know what my results were for my polygraph?

Anytime one chooses to submit to a polygraph, for civil or criminal purposes, one should have an attorney. A lawyer would have clarified the...

In Virginia, police are a blunt instrument for social service issues. Once a victim calls the police -- or once the police independently make an...

Duid charge questions about my sickly father. what should the next step be?

Many are surprised that one can be convicted of DUI even when stopped and sleeping in a car on the side of the road. In Virginia, it is unlawful...

I"m trying to determine if I have a viable personal injury case.....

From what you write, the ski resort may have been neglegent. There are special rules concerning places like ski resorts that can make the case...