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I own a self storage facility in Florida. What type of lawyer do I need for this type of business to handle last known address/collections/auctions

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Charles Hughes Sanford (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Dear Sir/Madam,   I suggest that you find a lawyer with experience in commecial/contract law and landlord/tenant law. Self Storage Facilities are governed by Part III of the Landlord Tenant Statutes (FS Chapter 83). Sections 83.801-83.809 shall be known and may be cited as the “Self-storage Facility Act.” These provisions describe the rights of landlord for dealing with non-paying tenants and their possessions.... Read More
Dear Sir/Madam,   I suggest that you find a lawyer with experience in commecial/contract law and landlord/tenant law. Self Storage Facilities... Read More

Should I receive this item for free?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Let me get this straight.  You never ordered or paid for the item.  The seller made a mistake by shipping it to you.  It corrected hat mistake by picking up the item.  All of this cost you nothing.  Yet you think that you should get the item that you never ordered or paid for for free.  Am I missing something?  If you had sent double payment for one item by mistake, do you think the seller should be able to keep the extra money?... Read More
Let me get this straight.  You never ordered or paid for the item.  The seller made a mistake by shipping it to you.  It corrected hat... Read More

What r my options, and worse case , scenario

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Business
The check should have been made to the lienholder and you.  You owe the money.  You have to pay or you will be sued. 
The check should have been made to the lienholder and you.  You owe the money.  You have to pay or you will be sued. 

i made a buissness deal with a company registered in new york , i transferred 100.000 $ to that entity for a business deal can i get help please

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Is the issue $100 or $100,000?  You can sue anyone that wrongfully took the money.  You can also make a criminal complaint with the DA.
Is the issue $100 or $100,000?  You can sue anyone that wrongfully took the money.  You can also make a criminal complaint with the DA.

I would like to conduct a feasibility study before opening a restaurant in the Brooklyn area. Any lawyer or consultant in that area does that?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
There are people that do this work.  Talk to a good business broker.
There are people that do this work.  Talk to a good business broker.

Deadlock of shareholders who is responsible for arbitrator costs?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Who pays the costs depends on what the parties' arbitration agreement provides.  If silent, each side would generally bear its own costs and would share the arbitration fees equally.  I can't predict what the arbitrator will decide, but he/she will render an award deciding the issues, as opposed to a mediator who, as you said, is only empowered to try to facilitate a settlement between the parties.... Read More
Who pays the costs depends on what the parties' arbitration agreement provides.  If silent, each side would generally bear its own costs and... Read More

what is the difference between slander and libel

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Very little.  The manner of publication.
Very little.  The manner of publication.

I need a publishing lawyer where can i find one i live in Silver Creek New York

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Publishing is a little narrow.  Try entertainment.  Also, one town is a little narrow.  You have more options in a bigger market.
Publishing is a little narrow.  Try entertainment.  Also, one town is a little narrow.  You have more options in a bigger market.

want to end partnership, partner has sexually harassed employees

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Talk with partner about a voluntary dissolution of the partnership. If that doesn't work, only option is to sue for a dissolution of the partnership.
Talk with partner about a voluntary dissolution of the partnership. If that doesn't work, only option is to sue for a dissolution of the partnership.

How can i obtain a copy of a trust the family business was set up in if i am not a trustee

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Ask the trustee to give you a copy.
Ask the trustee to give you a copy.

what do i have to do to become a lawyer

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Graduate law school, pass the bar exam, and satisfy the admissions people (not sure what agency has the responsiblity for admission to the bar in NJ) that your character is suffiently ethical to become a lawyer.
Graduate law school, pass the bar exam, and satisfy the admissions people (not sure what agency has the responsiblity for admission to the bar in NJ)... Read More
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