Questions answered by Richard Kurt Arbuckle

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Is it a good settlement if it just covers your legal expenses?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

You have not stated enough for us to answer. What kind of case is it and what are the damages. I can imagine a case in which someone might accept...

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Do I pay back on a total loss ? They paid the repair estimate and now asking for a cheque for the salvage value.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

See my answer to the other post of this question.

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Do I pay back on a total loss ? They paid the repair estimate and now asking for a cheque for the salvage value.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

If they paid for repairs then you are entitled to the cost of repair. If they paid for the total loss of the car, then you are entitled to the...

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How do I pursue pro bono legal action against Timewarner for fraudulent charges, or would it be a small courts claim?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

You probably mean pro se (which means representing yourself). You can always represent yourself, but if you are not in small claims court it is...

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Can a collection agency called to pay or they will sue?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

You need a lawyer who handles debt collection defense. You can usually negotiate something or even file bankruptcy in certain cases.

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Rear-ended by a cab, may not be able to work again. what are the limits for a a settlement. doc's R talking disability filing

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

There is no limit. If you do not get an attorney, you will probably get very little. If you get a board certified personal injury lawyer, you may...

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Motion for trial criminal case

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

I am not a criminal defense lawyer, but there can be tactical reasons to set a case for trial, even if you don't really intend to try it. Maybe...

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Credit card debt suit motion for new trial--Dallas JP

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

You will need to hire the lawyer and the lawyer will know what to put in the motion.

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In the state of Texas is there a statute that restricts the legal fee to a sliding scale?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

Not as long as the fee being charged is reasonable under legal ethics rules.

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Can I exclude medical bill expenses from the contingency fee owed to lawyer from the sum recovered?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

Probably no lawyer would agree to that. The bills are an obligation you have and the lawyer is helping your recover the amount, just like any lost...

Richard Kurt Arbuckle's Answers (3576)

Is it a good settlement if it just covers your legal expenses?

Do I pay back on a total loss ? They paid the repair estimate and now asking for a cheque for the salvage value.

Do I pay back on a total loss ? They paid the repair estimate and now asking for a cheque for the salvage value.

How do I pursue pro bono legal action against Timewarner for fraudulent charges, or would it be a small courts claim?

Can a collection agency called to pay or they will sue?

Rear-ended by a cab, may not be able to work again. what are the limits for a a settlement. doc's R talking disability filing

Motion for trial criminal case

Credit card debt suit motion for new trial--Dallas JP

In the state of Texas is there a statute that restricts the legal fee to a sliding scale?

Can I exclude medical bill expenses from the contingency fee owed to lawyer from the sum recovered?