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Being bullyed by a neuighbor because I am handicap

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
you need to work this out with the municipal judge in the town. i would tape record the comments and i would present them to the municipal prosecutor. you need evidence. 
you need to work this out with the municipal judge in the town. i would tape record the comments and i would present them to the municipal... Read More

On short disability in nj can I be fired

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
i would need more facts. what are the job requirements ? can you fulfill these requirements ? if you cannot do the work based upon your disability, the employer is not required to give you a job which you cannot perform.  ed dimon, esq. 
i would need more facts. what are the job requirements ? can you fulfill these requirements ? if you cannot do the work based upon your disability,... Read More

Accused for non payment of rent by my land lord?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
you should bring your proof of payment to the court. the judge will decide. if you have proof of payment, you will win.  ed dimon, esq. 
you should bring your proof of payment to the court. the judge will decide. if you have proof of payment, you will win.  ed dimon, esq. 

How can I get a 2c:29-1b obstruction of justice dismissed? This would be my first charge ever never been in trouble..

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
i thought i had answered this question yesterday. the key to success is your brother testifying that you had no knowledge of the crime and you did nothing to obstruct justice. you should get a sworn statement from your brother which is very specific. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read More
i thought i had answered this question yesterday. the key to success is your brother testifying that you had no knowledge of the crime and you did... Read More

threatening to kill me

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
i would call the police if you felt threatened. ed dimon, esq. 
i would call the police if you felt threatened. ed dimon, esq. 

if some use my name and I get locked up for it can I sue them

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
yes. you can sue them and obtain damages for your losses. the key is the evidence and proving your case. we have an excellent private detective to obtain the evidence and a 'certified trial attorney' to prove the case. please call. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235. these cases are expensive to litigate. ... Read More
yes. you can sue them and obtain damages for your losses. the key is the evidence and proving your case. we have an excellent private detective to... Read More

In Massachuttess is a engagemant ring consider a gift or if you break up doe the ring comeback to the peurson who gave it

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by Edward Russell Molari (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
In 1959, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held in De Cicco v. Barker, that 'an engagement ring is in the nature of a pledge, given on the implied condition that the marriage shall take place. If the contract to marry is terminated without fault on the part of the donor he may recover the ring,' and that no Massachusetts statute changed that rule.... Read More
In 1959, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held in De Cicco v. Barker, that 'an engagement ring is in the nature of a pledge, given on the... Read More

i need a attorney if u dont win u dont pay

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by Gary M. Lang (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If your boyfriend was denied medication while in jail, and it can be proved that the medical personnel at the jail acted with "deliberate indifference" in failing to provide him with needed medication, a federal civil rights claim for his death may be possible. HOWEVER, in order to bring such a claim (which is typically handled on a "contingent fee" basis, meaning that there is no fee unless the case is won or settled), an Estate would need to be opened. You, as his girlfriend, have no legal right to open an Estate (unless he left a will and you are mentioned in it), and legally you have no right to any money from any claim (unless, again, you are named in a will).... Read More
If your boyfriend was denied medication while in jail, and it can be proved that the medical personnel at the jail acted with "deliberate... Read More
we should be able to negotiate a favorable settlement based upon the status of the dog as a 'service dog'. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 .
we should be able to negotiate a favorable settlement based upon the status of the dog as a 'service dog'. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq.... Read More

Can an employer confiscate your personal cell phone?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
the proper answer would depend upon the circumstances. did the cell phone get used while the person was working for the employer ? did the cell phone conversations 'connect' to the employee's work ? what were the cell phone conversations ? what was the evidence set forth therein which demonstrated that the sorority schedule was not being followed ? please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read More
the proper answer would depend upon the circumstances. did the cell phone get used while the person was working for the employer ? did the cell phone... Read More