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It depends if you can afford to pay another person. If the case was on contingency, shop it around to other lawyers.
Yes you can. Collection is the issue.
Under New York State law, a corporation must be represented by a lawyer in any court except Small Claims.
There is no "standard" amount. Interview attorneys about the case.
A non-perfected appeal will be dismissed by the court without you doing anything.
Turn the matter over to a Marshal or Sheriff. The subpoena will be ignored.
A court is not going to force an attorney to represent you against their will, unless the matter is on the eve of trial. If the case is still... Read Answer
You did not say what the case is for. You might qualify for legal aid. Ask the court clerk in the... Read Answer
You probably want to move to vacate the judgment to restore the case. You do not really want to appeal. I would need to see which court... Read Answer
Your niece stole from you. You can and should make a police report but be prepared to document your ownership of your portion of the money with... Read Answer
The cemetary is right. There is a legal proceeding you need to bring in court to move a body.
You need to provide much more detail in order to assess whether your termination was in fact illegal. If you were fired based on discrimination due... Read Answer
Whether buyer or cosigner, your daughter intended to be liable and is liable to the bank. She can sue her father for contribution.
The general rule in a condominium is that you are responsible for anything in your apartment outside of the walls, and the condo is responsible for... Read Answer
It is a case, but as you were treated and suffered no damages, it is a limited case. Obviously you should report the incident to the town or... Read Answer
Anyone can sue anyone for anything. So the short answer is yes. There is a proof problem on your friend's end, so you will likely win any... Read Answer
Unless you're leaving out some important facts, you may have an action for slander against the landlord's sister (and the landlord, if the landlord... Read Answer
You can sue in small claims if you are sure that the refund was greater than sent to you.
There is nothing unique about a lawyers bill. You refuse to pay and the lawyer can sue you. However, a lawyer must offer you arbitration... Read Answer
You need to send the Sheriff (or Marshal in NYC) to collect it.
Contact a personal injury lawyer. The case, if any, will turn on the extent of damages.
What you described might be slander if you had witnesses to the exchange and you suffered some actual damage (e.g. your boss overheard, decided you... Read Answer
Unfortunately, you have some work to do. You need to straighten out the estates so you can sue for the damage. Your own insurance should... Read Answer
You need to have a laywer make a motion to modify the terms of your parole. Contact a local criminal lawyer. This is fairly... Read Answer