Connecticut Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

If you are found in default, you may still have time to cure the default by filing the appropriate paperwork, whether its an Appearance or Answer.  If you have a defense than you should get on that immediately. If you do nothing, as presumably you have thus far, the case will continue to judgment against you without you having to do anything.  Please feel free to contact us for further information.... Read Answer

You need to make sure you are keeping a papre trail for all offenses.  It seems like despite the contract, the employee is treated like an "at will" employee.  So dismissing them is not the problem. You don't want to pay unemployment.  I don't think you will succeed.  Not in this climate, not with those reasons. I think you want to bite the bullet and fire her and deal with those consequences.... Read Answer

Most engagement/retainer agreements provide that you can fire the lawyer at any time for any reason or for no reason.  Find a new lawyer and ask that your file be transferred (send a letter certified mail, return receipt requested and another regular mail, keeping the post office receipts for both).  You can also inform the lawyer that absent a detailed invoice showing work done and out-of-pocket costs incurred, you will be filing a gievance with the state bar....but you may not want to do this until you have a new lawyer and the file transferred.  A prospective new lawyer does not know the situation and may worry that the problem lies with you.... Read Answer

You will want to get all that information about your son to the prosecutors. The first step is to do everything possible to have the charges dismissed. Only then can you proceed with a civil rights case. Definitely retaining a lawyer will help you toward there goal.  Michelle Holmes ... Read Answer

I think there is a case here and I can totally understand your agravation.   I would need to do more research to see if this is a depravation of privacy rights or some form of conversion/larceny.  It is a very agravating but interesting situation.  Please feel free to contact us for more information or assistance.  Good luck. 203.870.6700... Read Answer

You definitely would be better suited with an experienced attorney that knows the ins and outs of navigating through the worker's compensation world.  My partner, Christopher Hite and I handle this area regularaly and for almost twenty years.  Please feel free to contact our firm and ask for Attorney Hite.  Please mention that you found us through this correspondence.  203.870.6700.  We look forward to speaking with you soon.... Read Answer

I can't think of any law they are violating. An attorney would have familiarize themselves with the condo rules and regulations and maybe even some Board resolutions to be able to find a legal mechanism to support your case.  If you would like to pursue this, you can contact our firm at 203-870-6700.  Good luck.... Read Answer

The simple answer to your question is no, if there was no contract to repay the money you would not have to do so.  However, it is not at all clear that in the course of your oral deadlings and/or the emails, you did not create a contract to repay the money.  Contracts of this type are not required to be in writing.... Read Answer

You may be able to request a change in his nonimmigrant status to another category through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Many more details are needed to provide you with the appropriate information.  Please call our firm to speak with Attorney Dorian Arbalaez for more information. 203.870.6700  ... Read Answer

You can have all of this easily managed if you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney and plan this out with them.  My partner Attorney William Whewell focuses on criminal defense and would be happy to speak with you for further information.  Please feel free to give us a call at 203.870.6700.  Please mention our correspondence when you do. Thanks.... Read Answer

You must file a summary process case against him and treat him like a tenant.  Due to the ongoing pandemic, I would highly suggest speaking with an experienced landlord/tenant attorney who is aware of all of the new protocol that is currently in play. My law partner Attorney Christopher Hite is such an attorney at my firm. Please feel free to contact him for more information 203.870.6700. Thank you.... Read Answer

You may have a case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  However there are many elements and time limits that must be observed in order to succesfully navigate throught suche a case.  My office would be happy to speak with you further regarding a potential claim. 203.870.6700.  You can also go to the following link provided by the Connecticut Judicial Branch to review and read more about this process.  https://www.jud.ct.gov/ada/Grievance_Proc_SuperiorCourt.pdf... Read Answer

You may have a claim if repettitive trauma can be shown by way of past medical records and by medical providers reports and testimony.  I suffer from similar injuries and can only imagine the pain you are in.  Please feel free to contact my firm today to set up a free consultation with us.  203.870.6700... Read Answer

Connecticut law recognizes adverse possession as a way to acquire title to property. Adverse possession is a method of acquiring title to real estate, accomplished by an open, visible, and exclusive possession uninterruptedly for a 15-year period (CGS § 52-575; Whitney v. Turmel 180 Conn. 147 (1980)). The essential elements of an adverse possession sufficient to create title to land in a claimant are that the owner is ousted of possession and kept out uninterruptedly for 15 years by an open, visible, and exclusive possession by the claimant, under a claim of right, with the intention of using the property as his own, and without the owner's consent. The possession must be hostile and under a claim of right, actual, open, notorious, exclusive, continuous, and uninterrupted (Goodman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398 (1954)). I think depending on the way in which the poroperty was used and shown to be used will determine how your case goes. You may be able to mount a defense against the claim by showing that the use was not hostile or open or without the owner's consent.  From what you described it sounds more as though the mistake was made in ignorance by both sides.  Please contact me if you would like further assistance.  203.870.6700.... Read Answer