Is signing a release different from signing a settlement check?

The answer is that it depends upon the language of the release. Speak to the attorney that negotiated the release and settlement.

I agree with Mr. Capriotti, and I will add that there is the issue of possible Medicaid Fraud if you were earning enough to pay for it and simply...

I don't see how I can ever recover from that disrespect. Do I have a case?

Being reamed out at work in front of peers is not usually actionable. Especially if the matter was in the context of being disciplined for...

Filling Form I-821 after marriage

Follow the instructions on the form. Tell the truth. Include her and the child.

Shouldn't lawyers always carry secret voice recording devices?

No, it would actually make their job harder. Even though NY has a single party consent law, lawyers are held to a higher ethical standard. ...

Can you still sue for emotional distress after therapy and life changing money?

1. Financial need does not affect right to recover financial damages. The question is what is it worth to you to have never had this happen? 2. ...

Does having more lawyers increase my chances of winning a case vs just 1?

As others have said, the answer is that it depends. If you hire 20 Lionel Hutzes (this is a character on the Simpsons) to work your case, it...

Can I petition the court to change his last name to my maiden name?

There shouldn't be anything preventing you from legally changing your name back. The divorce order may prevent you from changing the child's last...

Signing a non disclosure agreement with my own lawyer?

attorney-client privilege extends to conversations with potential clients. However, you haven't specified the nature of the matter. If it is an...

I feel my I-94 is not extended and technically I am out of status. Can someone please clarify?

Your attorney seems to be treating the matter as a scrivener's error. They are probably right that it may be minor, but you pay them to represent...