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Can a doctor office bill for office visits that occurred 3 1/2 years ago? I thought insurance covered this as I have not been billed in all this time.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Maybe - there are too many "assumptions" in the post to begin to accruate determine. You may need to hire a lawyer or contact yourinsurance carrier at the time to see what happened. 
Maybe - there are too many "assumptions" in the post to begin to accruate determine. You may need to hire a lawyer or contact yourinsurance carrier... Read More

I'm a victim of a fake check scam and now I've been told i have to pat the bank all of the money. what can i do?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There is nothing you can do.  You owe the bank and the scammer is long gone.  I am not sure why you will not file an affidavit or make a police report.  You were a crime victim, unless you were part of the scam.
There is nothing you can do.  You owe the bank and the scammer is long gone.  I am not sure why you will not file an affidavit or make a... Read More

how can I get my scooter and IPad Pro back from an ex boyfriend who I placed an injunction against? When the abuse happened he was living in.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
It the scooter is titled and registered in your name - you can hire a repo company to pick it up or just go get it. Law enforcement is not a relationship counselor nor dispute resolution program. Otherwise you will need to hire a lawyer to sue the ex for "replevin"
It the scooter is titled and registered in your name - you can hire a repo company to pick it up or just go get it. Law enforcement is not a... Read More

What can and can't this collection agency do to a 4-year debt?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If you signed up for the college you owe the tuition.  Dropping out is not a defense.  They are well within the statute of limitations.
If you signed up for the college you owe the tuition.  Dropping out is not a defense.  They are well within the statute of limitations.

Defendant refuses to comply with an information subpoena

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Anthony Van Zwaren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
That is not true. A person can be arrested, although each county seems to have different methods for enforcing these subpoenas. The officer will usually either bring that person to court and order them to fill out the subpoena in court on penalty of contempt if they do not, or, as happened in one of my collection cases recently, they will order the person to fill it out in front of them in their own home or have them arrested if they do not.... Read More
That is not true. A person can be arrested, although each county seems to have different methods for enforcing these subpoenas. The officer will... Read More

car title loan lawyer

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
So.......you get a title loan oout of desperation...likely because you have crap credit....and THEN don't make your payment on time....and YOU feel ripped off? First, if you are using a title loan company ....you are absolutely getting ripped off...BUT....thats because you are living beyond your means and borrowing money from a business that is one step short of Tony Soprano. Second, given the nature of thier business and the clientele, title loan companies are RUTHLESS. Assuming they abide by Fla. Stat 537, they can charge a hefty interest rate and BEFORE you take out the loan isthe time to dispute those amounts...not after you put out your financial fire with the money you borrowed. ... Read More
So.......you get a title loan oout of desperation...likely because you have crap credit....and THEN don't make your payment on time....and YOU feel... Read More

Will my old company be able to take me to court for overpaying me?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Quite possibly - it should not surpise you that the law may support you keeping what you are not entitled to and paid by mistake. 
Quite possibly - it should not surpise you that the law may support you keeping what you are not entitled to and paid by mistake. 

We are trying to buy a house in Florida. My husband has some judgments on his credit report. We are willing to pay this off but do not know who to pay

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a lawyer to hunt down the judgments, ID the holders and try to contatc them. If they can't be ID'd there are some procedures to address this also that a lawyer can assist with. 
You will need to hire a lawyer to hunt down the judgments, ID the holders and try to contatc them. If they can't be ID'd there are some procedures to... Read More

Can I send my daughter a letter containing settlement if she has a layer?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Anthony Van Zwaren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Technically speaking, if a person is represented by an attorney, you are supposed to deal with the attorney. Of course, for an attorney not to do so would be a breach of conduct, but for a pro se party dealing with their own daughter, I don't think there is any legal prohibition. However, it is probably best to deal with the attorney directly.... Read More
Technically speaking, if a person is represented by an attorney, you are supposed to deal with the attorney. Of course, for an attorney not to do so... Read More

Should I even move forward`

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its a crap shoot. Dating is not a contract. Whether you can prove he owes you money in court is a longshot so odds are you are wasting your time. In the future be more selective of whom you date. 
Its a crap shoot. Dating is not a contract. Whether you can prove he owes you money in court is a longshot so odds are you are wasting your time. In... Read More

Do I need to file an answer to the courts for a Summons to Pretrial Conference?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you are being sued and are not sure "how to proceed" that is why lawyers exist. You simply need to hire one to handle the lawsuit. 
If you are being sued and are not sure "how to proceed" that is why lawyers exist. You simply need to hire one to handle the lawsuit. 

Collecting a small claims judgement in New York (Long Island)

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If the debtor has no funds, or has discharged the debt, you cannot collect.
If the debtor has no funds, or has discharged the debt, you cannot collect.

My disabled father has a title loan from a title loan company on a car that is broken down.How can we get them to come get the car?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can not make them come get the car or sue him. If he has major heart issues and can't handle the stress, maybe you can assist him by talking with loan company and you making payments on his behalf.
You can not make them come get the car or sue him. If he has major heart issues and can't handle the stress, maybe you can assist him by talking with... Read More

Can you sue if a restaurant took stole money off your card without consent ?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Just do a chargeback.  That is your remedy.  You are time limited so call your bank ASAP.
Just do a chargeback.  That is your remedy.  You are time limited so call your bank ASAP.

Yes how you doin I been working for 3 weeks and I haven't got paid yet how do I go bout that

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
This is illegal.  Call the New York State Department of Labor.
This is illegal.  Call the New York State Department of Labor.

How can I collect a judgement awarded to me?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If in New York City, you need to call a Marshal.  You will need a copy of the judgment.
If in New York City, you need to call a Marshal.  You will need a copy of the judgment.

can i sue

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I am sorry but I fail to see in the summary of the facts how the actions of Wells Fargo caused the damages that you claim you suffered.
I am sorry but I fail to see in the summary of the facts how the actions of Wells Fargo caused the damages that you claim you suffered.

What is the statue of limitations on debt collection in the state of Tennessee

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
That depends. It can be anywhere from 3-10 years depending on the type of debt to be collected.
That depends. It can be anywhere from 3-10 years depending on the type of debt to be collected.

Can I file a small claim against my son while he is on disibility

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
To what end? You will need to report this to SS or law enforcement and see what they can do. Otherwise, you will need to hire a lawyer and establish a guardianship. 
To what end? You will need to report this to SS or law enforcement and see what they can do. Otherwise, you will need to hire a lawyer and establish... Read More

Repayment of money loaned to a business by an individual person

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not easily and at great expense unfortunately. This is the price of not handling this issue properly from the start. This will be a classic "he said /she said " litigation case if the other giy wont pay up volunarily. 
Not easily and at great expense unfortunately. This is the price of not handling this issue properly from the start. This will be a classic "he said... Read More

can I be fined twice for the same thing

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not 2x for SAME thing but you might find its a per diem violation or a charge every few days that it doesnt get fixed. YOu will need to revew this with HOA an see what they say. Other than prnciple , its not worth hiring a lawyer to address as this will cost more than the amount in dispute. ... Read More
Not 2x for SAME thing but you might find its a per diem violation or a charge every few days that it doesnt get fixed. YOu will need to revew this... Read More

How can I get a debt of over $5,000 paid back

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sounds like you now know the reason she has more money than you do. If she won't pay it back voluntarily, you will need to decide whether its worth invsting more money in a lawyer to file suit to try and recover the money. 
Sounds like you now know the reason she has more money than you do. If she won't pay it back voluntarily, you will need to decide whether its worth... Read More

What are the laws concerning recovery of personal property from a repossessed vehicle in Florida?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is simply a sham, there is no $100.00 payment to recvoer personal items in a repo issue. They do this because its often he said she said and they know that hiring a lawyer will cost more to deal with the issue ....you can try to geta Sheriff to go with you to get your vehicle and the personal items and then retain a lawyer to sue over this if you want to later....... Read More
This is simply a sham, there is no $100.00 payment to recvoer personal items in a repo issue. They do this because its often he said she said and... Read More

Do i need an attorney to collect a business loan from an individual to a small company?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Generally its a wise idea form several angles and if involving litigation a clear yes. 
Generally its a wise idea form several angles and if involving litigation a clear yes. 

Fraudulent Credit line?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
They are NOT fraudulent accounts unless you want to confess to a consipiracy to bank fraud with your father. You made a poor choice, your father screwed you and now you have the respoinsibility of paying off the debt. You can sue your father if you like, but he probably has no money since he was using your accounts. ... Read More
They are NOT fraudulent accounts unless you want to confess to a consipiracy to bank fraud with your father. You made a poor choice, your father... Read More
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