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I'm looking for an attorney to fight Eres plastic surgery center in Miami FL that forged my signature on forms & refuses to give me a refund

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to consult with an attorney in Miami, Fla.
You need to consult with an attorney in Miami, Fla.

What are my legal rights if I think I'm a victim of Spot Delivery

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Your husband has bad credit and the dealership was trying to find some bank to finance. They were unable to find a bank to finance. You will need to return the car. You will be responsible for the repair but if you have insurance it should repair it minus your deductible.
Your husband has bad credit and the dealership was trying to find some bank to finance. They were unable to find a bank to finance. You will need to... Read Answer

I just purchased a new car from Asheville Hyundai and I was charged more than the agreed price. What do I do?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go back to the dealership and voice your complaint to it. If that doesn't get you anywhere, contact the Department of Consumer Affair and the Better Business Bureau to file complaints with both of them.
Go back to the dealership and voice your complaint to it. If that doesn't get you anywhere, contact the Department of Consumer Affair and the... Read Answer

I need a lawyer in Suffolk county, N.Y. to file a summons, and put liens on a business and personal property from a case I won

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go online and search for an attorney in Suffolk County, NY. Don't expect them to work for free.
Go online and search for an attorney in Suffolk County, NY. Don't expect them to work for free.

can I sue a storage facility which falls under consumer protection-deceptive trade practices?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can file a claim for damages under the insurance or you can sue them for the damage.
You can file a claim for damages under the insurance or you can sue them for the damage.

How do I proceed to recover funds?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the retailer is a national chain, then you can sue them. If the retailer is a stand alone and closes, you are out of luck.
If the retailer is a national chain, then you can sue them. If the retailer is a stand alone and closes, you are out of luck.

If the board of directors are not addressing any HOA issues, what is the homeowners recourse?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This is complex because it depends if the HOA has a elected board or it the developer has retained control over the HOA. There is no answer to this questions without consulting the documents that the developer created when the HOA was created.
This is complex because it depends if the HOA has a elected board or it the developer has retained control over the HOA. There is no answer to this... Read Answer

Can i have advice on what to do next?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact Tennessee Consumer Affairs.
Contact Tennessee Consumer Affairs.

Can I sue for false advertising on a phone company for misleading me in to applying for service and they don't have the phone that they advertise

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Cancel your phone service on the basis of fraud.
Cancel your phone service on the basis of fraud.

If i bought a used truck &no warrantee & a week later the transmission goes out. Can i get them for fraud werk

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you purchased the vehicle "as is", then generally you will not be able to sue them.
If you purchased the vehicle "as is", then generally you will not be able to sue them.

I have been charged with check fraud from 4 or 5 years ago.. Barrett law is who contacted me today n said I could not fight this. Is this true?

Answered 10 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Don't take the word of the party who is suing you and believe what they say. Definitely don't pay them any money until you have consulted with an attoney in your area about the merits of your defense. 
Don't take the word of the party who is suing you and believe what they say. Definitely don't pay them any money until you have consulted with an... Read Answer

Youth Football wrote a bad check and made a payment on the check and never made anymore payment on the check and we take them to court?

Answered 10 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you can take them to court.
Yes you can take them to court.

Paid 16k to 1 800 vehicles for a car. They did not deliver the car. sent me refund check. Check returned insufficient funds. 2 mos now & haven't paid

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Did you try to call them and talk with them? Contact the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs and file a complaint with them to see what it can do. 
Did you try to call them and talk with them? Contact the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs and file a complaint with them to see what it... Read Answer

Half job done, Worth seeking reimbursement?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
From a legal perspective, the dentist is liable to put it back. However, at this point do you really trust him to do it correctly? Probably not! Even though it might cost you more money, I would find somebody else to work on it in a more convenient location. Not worth the trouble.
From a legal perspective, the dentist is liable to put it back. However, at this point do you really trust him to do it correctly? Probably not! Even... Read Answer

My mother bought a double wide home. Was lied to about the reason they needed a copy of her deed & com put a lien on the property

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You will need to open an estate to see if the mortgage company files a claim against the estate for what is owed. If they file a claim, you can then challenge their claim in court. 
You will need to open an estate to see if the mortgage company files a claim against the estate for what is owed. If they file a claim, you... Read Answer

Is it legal for hotel personell to go in your room?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Generally, if you are using your hotel room in an ordinary way, then you have a limited right of privacy in the room. However, if the hotel believes that you are engaging in illegal acts or violating hotel rules, then hotel management has the right to enter and search your room without your permission. They will usually ask first but this not required if you refuse. If you told them that you had no pet but were in facts keeping a pet, then they can come into the room to verify if you had pets or not.... Read Answer
Generally, if you are using your hotel room in an ordinary way, then you have a limited right of privacy in the room. However, if the hotel believes... Read Answer

Can you receive a call from 911?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
While technically 911 can call you, usually it would only be in an emergency and/or only in response to an initial call that was made to 911. 
While technically 911 can call you, usually it would only be in an emergency and/or only in response to an initial call that was made to... Read Answer
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