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Statured of limitation time to take legal action against a CPA doe tax negliegance

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Neither.  In NY, the statute of limitations for accountant's malpractice is three years from when the malpractice occurred.  Thus, if your accountant screwed up on March 25, 2014 preparing your 2013 tax return, you would have until March 25, 2017 to sue him/her on that claim.  However, there are some things which can extend the statute of limitations, including continuous representation (the limitations period on a malpractice claim generally does not start to run until after your accountant has ceased to act as your accountant) and (under some circumstances) concealment of the claim by the accountant.... Read More
Neither.  In NY, the statute of limitations for accountant's malpractice is three years from when the malpractice occurred.  Thus, if your... Read More

what kind of lawyer do I need to sue a tv network and a private business

Answered 11 years and a month ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Under those circumstances there's no claim against the television station or the site -  your claim is against the company.
Under those circumstances there's no claim against the television station or the site -  your claim is against the company.

help can you help me? is this free

Answered 11 years and a month ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
You haven't asked a question.
You haven't asked a question.

Travel agent has been holding a $1,086.00 credit belonging to me for over a year and denies having it.

Answered 11 years and a month ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
File an action in small claims court in your county.
File an action in small claims court in your county.

Time limit to collect small claims judgement?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
The judgment is good for 20 years.
The judgment is good for 20 years.

do your disberty lawyer no if they won the case before the client

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
"Disberty"??? The question makes no sense.
"Disberty"??? The question makes no sense.

What Could I Do About A Franchise

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Don't order from them again, let the company know - and tell your friends.
Don't order from them again, let the company know - and tell your friends.

can a lawyer hold an agreement for lack of payment

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
What does your written retainer agreement say? Do you have one?
What does your written retainer agreement say? Do you have one?

I signed a contract to a service but the service feels like a scam and I am not happy with the service. Is there a way to fight?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
What does the contract say?
What does the contract say?

What do I do now that my lawyer was disbarred

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
All you can do is hire another attorney - recognzing that this is going to be a financial hardship.
All you can do is hire another attorney - recognzing that this is going to be a financial hardship.

is email messages a legal document

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
No, an e-mail message is not a legal document. But whether a contract via e-mail is binding depends upon the circumstances.
No, an e-mail message is not a legal document. But whether a contract via e-mail is binding depends upon the circumstances.

I want to sue match.com

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Hire a lawyer and see if you have a cause of action.
Hire a lawyer and see if you have a cause of action.

I was promised salary plus commission but was paid salary based on sale of three items which is commission. Can I sue him

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Sure. But it may not be worth the effort, depending upon the amount of money involved.
Sure. But it may not be worth the effort, depending upon the amount of money involved.

Paid my lawyer 1300$ and he never did any work regarding my case . What should I do?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Contact the lawyer. Have a frank discussion and request a refund. If that fails, file a fee dispute arbitration in your county.
Contact the lawyer. Have a frank discussion and request a refund. If that fails, file a fee dispute arbitration in your county.

Loan Contract made with New York Resident can he sue internationally?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
For what? And sue whom?
For what? And sue whom?

How can I recoup insurance commissions from a insurance agency with no employer contract.

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
You can sue them.
You can sue them.

My New York client hasn't paid a Chinese supplier

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Presumably this is yet another variant on the forged cashier's check scam.
Presumably this is yet another variant on the forged cashier's check scam.

Can I sue my employer for making me take everything out of my pockets to see if I stoked $50?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
You can. But you'll lose the lawsuit, as well as your job in all probability.
You can. But you'll lose the lawsuit, as well as your job in all probability.

can i be charged storage fees for a mobile excavator if there was never a verbal or written agreement on the item?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Negotiate a settlement.
Negotiate a settlement.

Settlement Offer

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Not necessarily.
Not necessarily.

my employer printed my social security number as my employee id on customer reciepts

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Gerry M Wendrovsky (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
If indeed your SS# has been printed and disclosed, then your employer is in violation of New York's Social Security Number Protection Law. You should promptly consult with counsel. Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Lawyer www.upperwestsidelawyer.com
If indeed your SS# has been printed and disclosed, then your employer is in violation of New York's Social Security Number Protection Law. You should... Read More
Assuming you're trying to ask a liability question - this sounds like workmens comp.
Assuming you're trying to ask a liability question - this sounds like workmens comp.

Am I able to get out of this?!

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
Get out of what?
Get out of what?

Collection lawyer that works on contingency basis

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
It's unlikely that any lawyer is going to work to collect a portion of $5200. Try a collection agency.
It's unlikely that any lawyer is going to work to collect a portion of $5200. Try a collection agency.

Cost to file for an injunction?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Litigation
The filing fee is $45.
The filing fee is $45.