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I have a questions regarding an out of state subpoena for disposition.

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You can still be comoelled ot depositon. The issue is only where. 
You can still be comoelled ot depositon. The issue is only where. 

Withe regards to Fl:825.103(1) (d)-If i am competent, do i have civil recourse if i was Ripped off by a nephew?

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
YOU left him with access to the account. You need to fix THAT first. Then file a complaint with law enforement and see what they say.
YOU left him with access to the account. You need to fix THAT first. Then file a complaint with law enforement and see what they say.

I rented a apartment for $ 1200 dollars and the lease was for 6 months at that 6 months i moved out landlord refused my deposit

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
and there is the problem - proving accusations of forgery, in the midst of the corona virus issues where tenants can't make rent in droves. Hopefully you have a written copy of the original lease signed by the LL that supports your claim. Otherwise, if the only lease copy available is a 12 month lease, you are running up a steep hill. ... Read More
and there is the problem - proving accusations of forgery, in the midst of the corona virus issues where tenants can't make rent in droves. Hopefully... Read More

I need an attorney to post a judgement

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No idea what you mean by "post a judgment." If you are a landlord and the tenant owes you $700.00 back rent and damages, you will need to decide whether its worth YOU paying legal fees and expenses to sue a tenant to claim such damages. These are NOt contingent fee cases generally.
No idea what you mean by "post a judgment." If you are a landlord and the tenant owes you $700.00 back rent and damages, you will need to decide... Read More

Can i sue the vet for putting down my pet without my consent ?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
So you took your dog to the vet, tried to tell the vet what to do, then when the vet said the charge for what YOU wanted to do the charge was $1,400.00 and  that you refused to pay? Not sure what you are expecting here, if the proper procedure WAS to adminster Lasix, and  you refused to authorize and pay for it, and your dog passes, how is that the vets fault or subject them to being sued?... Read More
So you took your dog to the vet, tried to tell the vet what to do, then when the vet said the charge for what YOU wanted to do the charge was... Read More

What Type of attorney do I need to protect me from a possible civil suit? Or am I even liable for my situation?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
While the story is tragic from several angles, if the son is an adult not sure how you or your wife get involved because of his criminal conduct unless there are some facts missing. You generally would need to retain a civil trial lawyer to address any claims made against you or the wife and possibly an asset protection lawyer immediately to assess the extent of your exposure. ... Read More
While the story is tragic from several angles, if the son is an adult not sure how you or your wife get involved because of his criminal conduct... Read More

How can I get out of a lawsuit against a business that I am not associated with anymore?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You simply don't - at least not based on its being inconveninent to you. You need to have your lawyer address this or hire oneif you didn't for some reason and then see what can be done to resovethe lawsuit.
You simply don't - at least not based on its being inconveninent to you. You need to have your lawyer address this or hire oneif you didn't for some... Read More

Can I sue someone that takes my picture in my workplace that is privately owned. The customer then post the picture on google review?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibly. If you can identify the person and want to spend the money on legal fees doing so, and litigation is expensive.
Possibly. If you can identify the person and want to spend the money on legal fees doing so, and litigation is expensive.

Served with summons then responded, served with amendment then responded, hearing cancelled then at point of notice of settle. Fighting all way.

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sounds like you will need to retain a lawyer to handel the litigation at this point. You can use the find a lawyer feature to locate a civil trial lawyer in your area.
Sounds like you will need to retain a lawyer to handel the litigation at this point. You can use the find a lawyer feature to locate a civil trial... Read More

What can I do with a car that has no title that has been written off by lienholder?

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Nothing effective. You have no title which is dramtically different than merely having a lien in the title. Check with DMV for options but generally you end up with a junker car you can't insure nor drive if you have no title in your name. You could also contact the lender and see if they will take a small payment to give you title. ... Read More
Nothing effective. You have no title which is dramtically different than merely having a lien in the title. Check with DMV for options but generally... Read More

Husband assaulted by another man. How much can we sue for medical treatments going forward.

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers
A Personal Injury attorney can investigate this matter and determine all possible responsible parties rather than pursuing on your own. Choose an experienced professional to guide and advise you and evaluate your claim. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum. ... Read More
A Personal Injury attorney can investigate this matter and determine all possible responsible parties rather than pursuing on your own. Choose an... Read More

What can I do?

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You need to hire the real estate lawyer NOW that you shoudl have hired from the start to review the issue. Unfortunately, now it may cost you as much as the amount in dispute to address. 
You need to hire the real estate lawyer NOW that you shoudl have hired from the start to review the issue. Unfortunately, now it may cost you as much... Read More

Can a roommate have you out on the street?

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You have no protection - you are an at will guest if you are not on the lease. 
You have no protection - you are an at will guest if you are not on the lease. 

Would a lawyer hold back payment of a settlement he won for a person until he was paid his fee?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Why would you hire a lawyer and pay money to anyone if you don't know where they are or whether they are an actual lawyer? Something is drastically missing here. 
Why would you hire a lawyer and pay money to anyone if you don't know where they are or whether they are an actual lawyer? Something is drastically... Read More

My dog was attacked in my yard by my neighbor,s dogs. The Vet bills are up to $20,000. Is there any way I can recover these expenses?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will be a tought issue and it will be your daughter suing because its her dog, and this may revolve around the neighbors ability to pay or have insurance coverage the damages. Also, not sure what you mean by "got through the door" to the yard since if the gate was left open somehow, there could also be comparative negligence issues also to address. Your daughter may need to spend some money to hire a lawyer to address this. ... Read More
This will be a tought issue and it will be your daughter suing because its her dog, and this may revolve around the neighbors ability to pay or have... Read More

Is this a civil litigation case?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
For what? You were trespassing and got stuck in an area where you had no business going in the first place. Then you got injured doing something foolish by your own statement. Not seeing a case here. Hopefully you weren't cut too badly. 
For what? You were trespassing and got stuck in an area where you had no business going in the first place. Then you got injured doing something... Read More

I had got a judgment from a lawfirm to return my garnished wages. It's almost been a month and there still garnishing my wages can I write the judge.

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You may need to hire a lawyer to make sure its handle properly. 
You may need to hire a lawyer to make sure its handle properly. 

What type attorney do you need to file a civil lawsuit against someone for making a false police report against you?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
A civil trial lawyer or injury lawyer that handles defamation type cases. We handle such cases in our office, but unfortunately in most instances the cases are NOT contingent fee cases so you will have to plan on spending probably several thousand dollars in legal fees to start such a lawsuit. ... Read More
A civil trial lawyer or injury lawyer that handles defamation type cases. We handle such cases in our office, but unfortunately in most instances the... Read More

what should I do if someone is trying to hold me liable and sue me for an accident I was not involved in ?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
First of all, notify the rental agency and the insurance company (both yours, if you have auto coverage, and the rental agency's, if you purchased additioanl coverage) IMMEDIATELY.  If you have auto coverage, the insurer will provide you with a lawyer to defend the suit.  If not, engage your own lawyer (you and your sister may want to hire the same attorney to represent both of you, if your interests don't conflict).... Read More
First of all, notify the rental agency and the insurance company (both yours, if you have auto coverage, and the rental agency's, if you purchased... Read More

i need to know what kind of lawyer i should hire to protect me from a lawsuit. someone claimed that she will sue me for my review i posted on Yelp.

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Civil trial lawyer. I have handled several such cases on both sides in the past. These can be touchy issues to address mostly on the financial implications. 
Civil trial lawyer. I have handled several such cases on both sides in the past. These can be touchy issues to address mostly on the financial... Read More

I own a car that I let my GF at the time use. She is now my ex GF and I am trying to get the car back. It's all in my name

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to spend the money to hire a company to repossession the car and then get it re-keyed when you get it back and use a steering wheel lock so she cant take it back. She may have a right to sue you if you signed something giving her the car, but that can be dealth with later. ... Read More
You will need to spend the money to hire a company to repossession the car and then get it re-keyed when you get it back and use a steering wheel... Read More

Can I sue the police department for not acting upon my case when there is potential evidence?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Hmmmm this whole post seems off a bit. You are complaining that law enforcement didn;t review "a tape" the is presumably a surveillance video - and then claim you "re-recorded" over it? So what is it you think they should have reviewed and its not up law enforcement to "make an effort" to get your own video from you as a cliamed victim. This should have been something addressed at the time they showed up at the scene where you informed them you have a VSS and allowed them review the footage whcih presumbaly showed the crime and the perp. If you have NEW evidence, not "ooops it used to be there" evidence, you may want to make appointment to see the detective at the station and bring your evidence with you to see if that helps. ... Read More
Hmmmm this whole post seems off a bit. You are complaining that law enforcement didn;t review "a tape" the is presumably a surveillance video - and... Read More

Can we be forced to remove all inherited items in a day

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is an issue that needs to be addressed with the propbate lawyer you hire to interact with the attorney for the estate or personal representative. 
This is an issue that needs to be addressed with the propbate lawyer you hire to interact with the attorney for the estate or personal... Read More

Can I get sued by an ER doctor for an unpaid medical bill?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Retain counsel to file for bankruptcy. 
Retain counsel to file for bankruptcy. 

Can I file a suit against a business for not honoring a verbal contract of a management position?

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibly - but its an expensive proposition as a starting point. This is not likely a contingent fee case as the largest asset the company may was just sold. If the sale is pending you may want to lawyer up now and file suit to see if that causes the new buyers to pressure the seller to resolve the issue. ... Read More
Possibly - but its an expensive proposition as a starting point. This is not likely a contingent fee case as the largest asset the company may was... Read More
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