Contingency fees issue dispute in IT services

You should really be asking your attorney to explain your contract a bit more, because there seems to be a disconnect somewhere. Without seeing...

Defendant did not respond within 20 days with and affirmative defenses. After the 20 days sent a notice of removal.

It's difficult to determine for sure, since you give scant facts, but I'm inferring that the case you filed pro se in state court has been removed...

Can I contact the company and make a complaint about this employee or is this considered a civil matter.

You've got no common sense. You should have called the police immediately upon being verbally assaulted in what sounds like a threatening manner...

Can I draw up a contract that is binding....similar to a prenup to protect my home if I allow my boyfriend to move in with me?

You SHOULD be gun shy!! Don't do it. Period. Read some of my other responses on Avvo regarding the situation you're facing. What are you...

The short answer to your question is "probably not." I actually like "flat fee" contracts. It simplifies the attorney-client relationship for...

Our former Treasurer who refuses to turn over any financial records as well as any cash that wasn't not deposited. Best Ideas?

Unless you're all "blood brothers/sisters" then there is no such thing as "an informal group" when you've been organized to act as a theatre (or...

Civil suite. I was told there was a civil suite against me? However, after nearly a month, I have not been notified?

Generally speaking, the plaintiff has 120 days from the date of filing the lawsuit to serve you (although there are exceptions to this rule). I'm...

You weren't dressed in a roach costume, were you? All kidding aside, it may not be illegal, but it was stupid, unprofessional, and an invasion of...

Inaccurate Credit Reporting Post Bankrtuptcy

Plain & simple: You're not getting the job done by yourself. It's time to ratchet up your game by hiring one of the excellent Tampa-area consumer...

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I have fired counsel in my civil dispute. Meanwhile, the other side has sued me, and I must respond. Can that be my response?

File a simple motion asking the judge for more time in order to retain new counsel. That motion will serve 2 functions: #1, it's intended...