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who is responsible to notify you if your vehicle has been towed from a auto mechanic shop

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The people who towed the vehicle must have the proper documentation supporting the taking. What is the basis for the taking ? Did they have the proper documentation ? Ed Dimon
The people who towed the vehicle must have the proper documentation supporting the taking. What is the basis for the taking ? Did they have the... Read More

need orientation about a Nagra Star Dish Network letter for a legal claims, to pay money or they present the case in court.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a lawyer to address this ASAP. It seems that you may be accused of stealing DISH services with a hack or security cheat, and the are targeting you for a lawsuit. 
You will need to hire a lawyer to address this ASAP. It seems that you may be accused of stealing DISH services with a hack or security cheat, and... Read More

How long is the statute of limitations on a case of consumer fraud?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Six years is statute of limitations so you can still sue.
Six years is statute of limitations so you can still sue.

I am victim of odometer fraud. Dealer was arrested. How do I get my money back

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
It will depend on the collectablity of the dealer. You may have to settle for a restitution order from the criminal court if the dealer isn't collectible. Typically you will need to consult with a lawyer to determine whether this is a contigent fee case or whether the lawyer will ned to be retained on an hourly rate/retainer basis. ... Read More
It will depend on the collectablity of the dealer. You may have to settle for a restitution order from the criminal court if the dealer isn't... Read More

Statute of limitations

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Absent a gun or torture, there was no "forcing" you to do anything. You can try to claim the contract is void because you are incompetnent but be wary of walking youself into a guardianship/conservatorship and a legal decalration you are mentally incompetent as this can negatively affect you in the future also, fixing one problem to create a dozen others. You will need to consider hiring a lawyer to address this and that may also entail a formal psychiatric exam to establish your mental capacity to contract with the lawyer. ... Read More
Absent a gun or torture, there was no "forcing" you to do anything. You can try to claim the contract is void because you are incompetnent but be... Read More

Looking for an attorney that doesn't charge up front.

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
"I was told I have a case here."...by who? and you should have hired them on the spot. You may have a legal case, but there are LOTS of issues here and you will likely be paying out of pocket to hire a lawyer to address them.
"I was told I have a case here."...by who? and you should have hired them on the spot. You may have a legal case, but there are LOTS of issues here... Read More

can i take a large corporation to a small claims

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I have had my own issues with this company.  Not surprised.  You can sue in small claims.  Whether they promised to pay or not, it was their damages.
I have had my own issues with this company.  Not surprised.  You can sue in small claims.  Whether they promised to pay or not, it was... Read More

had Leaf guard to put gutters on my home and they haven't gottten them right yet. I have called several times and the owners of the company keeps te

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you can sue them if you can prove that they didn't fulfill there contractual obligations.
Yes you can sue them if you can prove that they didn't fulfill there contractual obligations.

time Warner Cable lied to me

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Unless you have proof you have no case.  Consider DirectTV.
Unless you have proof you have no case.  Consider DirectTV.

Someone sold me a ticket but it didn't work, what can happen to that person?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It is a crime if you can find the person that sold it to you and the police are willing to arrest them. How are you going to prove it?  You were scammed.
It is a crime if you can find the person that sold it to you and the police are willing to arrest them. How are you going to prove it?  You were... Read More

I have been overcharged on a vehicle purchase. I signed the contract without seeing the numbers. What is my liability?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If the contract was the numbers you are complaining about, and you did not "see" because you were rushed, etc., then you are likely stuck with it.  If the contract was blank and the numbers filled in later, unless you can prove that, you are stuck with that too.
If the contract was the numbers you are complaining about, and you did not "see" because you were rushed, etc., then you are likely stuck with... Read More

Desperately need advice on a yo yo scam used csr dral2

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You simply need to bring your paperwok to a consumer lawyer and have them review the transaction. Its sounds like a yo-yo scam at is foundation. 
You simply need to bring your paperwok to a consumer lawyer and have them review the transaction. Its sounds like a yo-yo scam at is foundation. 

My neighbor has heavy cecelian accent . He believes his broker stole money from him he is 74 y/o and needs soon to look over all of his accounts.

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If his son is handling his affairs why are you even involved? This isn't your role to be involved in a neighbors financial affairs. The son or the neighbor is he is competent needs to hire a forensic accountantto reviw the accounts and the transactions.
If his son is handling his affairs why are you even involved? This isn't your role to be involved in a neighbors financial affairs. The son or the... Read More

need help filing a wrongful eviction suit in shelby county tn

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to look for an attorney in Shelby County.
You need to look for an attorney in Shelby County.

my tax refund was deposit in wrorg account the person refute toreturn the money back

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If you put the wrong account number then you are responsible.  You can sue the other person, in theory, but the preparer and IRS are not responsible.
If you put the wrong account number then you are responsible.  You can sue the other person, in theory, but the preparer and IRS are not... Read More

Just found out that the car they sold me it wasn't what they advertised what can I do?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This may be a 501.976 type case. YOu will need to retain a lawyer to address this properly. 
This may be a 501.976 type case. YOu will need to retain a lawyer to address this properly. 

Is it reasonable to pay $3500 for a nonrefundable retainer and court costs to recoup $5500 in a civil suit for fraud? Hourly rate is $325.

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibly - this is a huge financial issue in many lower value cases such as small claims types (yours is bordeline). SOMEONE will be taking the financial risk and making the time and money investment to address the issue regardless, whether its you or the lawyer. This is why many smaller value cases simply don't have en effective legal remedy due to the finances. At the same time, there are often fee recovery statutes or contract provisions that allow reimsursements and often these are matters of principle not money. ... Read More
Possibly - this is a huge financial issue in many lower value cases such as small claims types (yours is bordeline). SOMEONE will be taking the... Read More

Ive become aware of a personal trainer and nutritionist at a gym who claimed to have a college degree on their website but never attended a college?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If this demonstrably true - you can let the Gym know and put them on notice and allow them to handle it. 
If this demonstrably true - you can let the Gym know and put them on notice and allow them to handle it. 

I booked a hotel for a vacation in gergia on booking..com the hotel was not like the pitchers it showed is that false advertising what can I do

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact the Tennessee Department of Consumer Affairs.
Contact the Tennessee Department of Consumer Affairs.

I bought a phone and warranty less than a month ago. The phone screen went dead. Tracfone is telling me that I have to purchase a new phone.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The cost of an attorney would be more than the phone is worth.
The cost of an attorney would be more than the phone is worth.

My son who incurred a traumatic brain injury was marked by a stripper in an area club and he withdrew 56,000.00 from our account. he was targeted.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you probably have a case but I need more information. Call me at your convenience.
Yes you probably have a case but I need more information. Call me at your convenience.

Can i sue a car dealer that leased a car in my name to someone who stole my identity?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I am not sure what the action would be.  If you did not pay the lease, and it was found to be a fraud, there is really no further claim.  You are not going to prove the dealer did it intentionally to you.
I am not sure what the action would be.  If you did not pay the lease, and it was found to be a fraud, there is really no further claim. ... Read More

How can I receive my money back from Southeastern Federal Credit Union?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I makes it a whole lot easier to understand if you learn to use punctuation and capital letters for the first word of a sentence in your writing. I can't understand from your description if you got all of your money back on not. If not, then you need to file a complaint with whatever state board regulates banks in Georgia.... Read More
I makes it a whole lot easier to understand if you learn to use punctuation and capital letters for the first word of a sentence in... Read More

Cancelled with a tv company three times with confirmation #'s. They are still taking money out of my bank account. Do I have case of consumer fraud?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No - but it might be a consumer collections violation case. YOu can call our office at 813-877-6442. 
No - but it might be a consumer collections violation case. YOu can call our office at 813-877-6442. 

What kind of lawyer do I need to sue a car dealership?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
A consumer lawyer   - generally you will have to retain a lawyer to review your warranty and see WHY they claim you had to pay money. MOst warranties are LIMITED and they only apply to what you contracted for. 
A consumer lawyer   - generally you will have to retain a lawyer to review your warranty and see WHY they claim you had to pay money. MOst... Read More
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