We owed the State of Oregon $228,000 (including all interest and fines) We negotiated a settlement of $145,000 by 6/26/14.

There's enough money at stake here that you should absolutely hire an attorney to review the situation and determine what yours rights and the...

They offered $1,500.00 with a document of conditions of cashing the check. If I dont sign but cash the check am I accepting?

You've asked this question elsewhere on Avvo and have received some initial guidance from myself and other local attorneys who handle issues like...

After termination, I was offered $1,500.00 accompanied by a document listing the conditions of accepting the check.

You should absolutely meet with a lawyer to go over the conditions in the agreement, as well as the background facts related to your employment and...

How long do I allow a tenant to move their things out of the house if they do not plan on paying the rent?

In a private agreement between landlord and tenant, there's no set standard for the amount of time. Ultimately, it depends on how much willingness...

What is my next step for getting someone out of my house?

If she moved in without signing a lease, it's unfortunately not much of a "condition of her moving in," but it might well in any event not be much...

Even if they're occupying your house along with you only pursuant to a verbal agreement, so long as they're paying (or were paying?) rent, you...

How can I make a signed agreement legally binding?

No matter what the written agreement says, there's no guarantee that the signing individual will actually stick to it. What the lawyer can help you...

My manager puts extreme pressure on me, causing serious health deterioration. what should I raise with HR or hire a lawyer ?

It's unlikely that hiring a lawyer in this situation would result in any appreciable difference in your work environment, the stress you face on a...

I was recently employed and All of the conditions were verbal and based on a trial to hire basis now he won't pay me.what to do?

You should contact a lawyer immediately to go over all the facts of your situation, as you likely have a claim for untimely payment of wages. A...

How long after the 72 hours have expired and tenant is not present on the property can I change locks?

You're in a precarious situation, but you need to be very careful, as there are a few things with your question that raise immediate cause for...