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Possibly, if you are upset enough to want to spend money on lawyers to do so outof pocket. This would not be a case where the lawyer gets paid if he... Read Answer
Starting point is, yes. There may be some issues about "agency" etc., but you are responsiblke to secure your dog. If you would like, we do offer... Read Answer
Yes. If you would like, we do offer FREE consultations to assist in determing how we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.
Sounds like a law school question. If both dogs off leash, its possible some liability of indeterminate amount on both sides.If you would like, we do... Read Answer
You're going to either hire a lawyer to defend you, or have to learn to be your own lawyer in short order. It sucks, but it is what it is.
You should review the laws and ordinances of the area where you live. Almost all of them prohibit the "outdoor cat" concept and treat them as strays.... Read Answer
Well, as a general rule, you may be entitled to have the dog and the landlord may be entitled to have you pay pet deposit etc. It all depends on a... Read Answer
Possibly. Anytime you use people likeness or property for commerical gain, there can always be issues. Biggest question is, whether its worth... Read Answer
Yes...but she'll still have to prove damages.
If you want to spend the money on lawyers, you can file a nusiance suit. That usually gets thier attention.
Probably yes. What made you think it was a good idea to bring an animal to a house showing or not secure it? As a practical note, there may not be... Read Answer
If you are asking such questions and in litigation with lawyers, you need to consider hiring a lawyer yourself, before you get yourself in financial... Read Answer
Did you inform them that you had no dog to vaccinate? If not....it sounds like there may be other issues that you dont undertstand driving this.
Merely, "blowing the whistle" doent stop defamation claims. It all depends on what you say, to whom, and when. Generally, if what you say is provably... Read Answer
You may have a case for filing false claim/malicious prosecution. However you will likely have to hire a lawyer to prosecute it as most lawyers wont... Read Answer
Unfortunately, when you fill in an explanation with lots of "think thats" and "what had happened" statements, the answer is rarely going to be good.... Read Answer
Well they may be able to sue you for damages or an injunction and if its a gated community, I assume a home owners association may also be able to... Read Answer
A lawyer that takes care of personal injury cases with experience handling dog bite claims would do the job. While many dog bite cases are... Read Answer
No way to know as to liability issues as too many variables. Ex. if your paid to watch dogs and you put them in positon to "fight" they may claim... Read Answer
Seems like your best bet will be a civil suit unless the other person is arrested and convicted of the theft. We do this type of litigation, however,... Read Answer
Quite possibly so if by "making a manor laceration" you mean a bite. If you cant come to an agreement you may well have to defend the lawsuit, unless... Read Answer
You will likely have to hire an attorney to defend the issues for both of you, as you are actively being sued. It is rarely a good idea to represent... Read Answer
Unfortunately, this is likely an issue that will require you to decide whether its important enough to actually spend money hiring an attorney... Read Answer
Possibly. As animals are typically treated as personal property you may have something called a "bailment" to work with and possibly pfrofessional... Read Answer
First, I would be cautious in accusing someone of criminality as this could have grave repercussions. You should probably retain an attorney to send... Read Answer