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Need a home warranty lawyer to review contract & set up new llc .Preferably in brooklyn.Asap

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I am not sure what the warranty has to do with the contract or the LLC, but these are basic issues.
I am not sure what the warranty has to do with the contract or the LLC, but these are basic issues.

If a furniture store refuses to pick up returned merchandise for several months is it considered abandoned by them

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You must give the furniture back.
You must give the furniture back.

payday loan

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Making a payment was a very bad idea.  It looks like you think you owe it.  The whole thing may be a scam.  If you set up an automatic debit from your account you need to block this with the bank, or close the account.  The letter is useless, as is the FTC complaint.
Making a payment was a very bad idea.  It looks like you think you owe it.  The whole thing may be a scam.  If you set up an automatic... Read More

A person said they wanted to buy my camper, gave me a deposit and now a week later decided they don't want to buy it. Can I keep the deposit?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Unless there is an agreement in writing that says so, no.
Unless there is an agreement in writing that says so, no.

Can I take a furniture dealer to court (even small claims court)

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
$12,000 is too much for small claims.
$12,000 is too much for small claims.

This call is for my parents they have received a outrageous bill from Con Ed in which they have a damaged meter.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue ConEd if you cannot get satisfaction from them.
You can sue ConEd if you cannot get satisfaction from them.

Classic Car Inspection Gone Bad! What do I need to show in order to win this case, and where should I file it?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Classic cars are not covered by the lemon law.  Your inspection rights are governed by the contract with the inspector, which usually is limited to the fee for the inspection.
Classic cars are not covered by the lemon law.  Your inspection rights are governed by the contract with the inspector, which usually is limited... Read More

How do i sue a business?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
$7000 makes the case a Civil Court case.  While you can do it yourself, it is not small claims and you may want a lawyer.  BBB does nothing. 
$7000 makes the case a Civil Court case.  While you can do it yourself, it is not small claims and you may want a lawyer.  BBB does... Read More

Title and registration has correct VIN but contract has incorrect numbers, bank repo vehicle and refuse to return it, what are my rights?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Swapping VIN numbers is sometimes not an error, but a fraud on the bank about what car was sold.  Report the dealer to the DA in your county.  It could be you were defrauded.
Swapping VIN numbers is sometimes not an error, but a fraud on the bank about what car was sold.  Report the dealer to the DA in your... Read More

My dentist overcharged me by 2,000

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
This is small claims, so you can sue there yourself.
This is small claims, so you can sue there yourself.

I'm looking for an attny who can handle a commercial lawsuit against a company located in Suffolk county NY. Case is a slam dunk worth from $1.3-$10M

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
No case is a "slam dunk" and this one requires expert testimony, which is costly.  That said, any good lawyer can handle it.  If you expect it to be a contingency case that is where you will have a problem.
No case is a "slam dunk" and this one requires expert testimony, which is costly.  That said, any good lawyer can handle it.  If you expect... Read More

brand new car lease

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
The Lemon Law allows the right of the dealer to fix the car.  Thus, you can only get out if they cannot fix it.  It is not at that point yet as they are willing to fix it and are doing it at their cost.
The Lemon Law allows the right of the dealer to fix the car.  Thus, you can only get out if they cannot fix it.  It is not at that point... Read More

can an auto dealer keep my plate

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
No.  Call the police and say your plates have been stolen by the dealer.
No.  Call the police and say your plates have been stolen by the dealer.

Can I sue UPS for damaged?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
No.  You are responsible for declaring a value and buying insurance for that value.
No.  You are responsible for declaring a value and buying insurance for that value.

I want to end a car lease agreement I do not have enough money to pay off the loan,how much would they charge me for the penalty?

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Go to the dealer and see whether they would accept the car back and waive the lease.  If you return the car, you will not be responsible for repo fees etc., which you would be if you just do not pay and keep the car.  Explain you cannot pay.
Go to the dealer and see whether they would accept the car back and waive the lease.  If you return the car, you will not be responsible for... Read More

Extremely late refund (not revived it yet!)

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can sue in small claims court.  Iberia is authorized to do business in New York.
You can sue in small claims court.  Iberia is authorized to do business in New York.

I think I'm being scammed (I'm a seller)

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You are being scammed.  The closing of the bank account is the problem.  The bank should tell you why it was closed.  Moreover, they cannot just reverse a transfer.  Ask to speak to the bank manager.
You are being scammed.  The closing of the bank account is the problem.  The bank should tell you why it was closed.  Moreover, they... Read More

WHY DO I NEED A FOIL REQUEST TO OBTAIN A LIST OF PROPERTIES SOLD FROM TAX SALES IN 2016 IN THE STATE OF NY

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I am not sure that there is such a list.  There are many kinds of liens and sales.  There are state taxes, local taxes and different procedures for each.  I think you were being blown off because your demand made no sense.
I am not sure that there is such a list.  There are many kinds of liens and sales.  There are state taxes, local taxes and different... Read More

Sue for unwanted calls

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Yes.  There are lawyers that specialize in these suits but I am not one of them.
Yes.  There are lawyers that specialize in these suits but I am not one of them.

Options to get out of a golf membership

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It depends on the terms of the agreement.  If you stop paying, you would be sued, and the issues you raise would be defenses.  Ideally, you would write a letter now, terminating your membership for these reasons.
It depends on the terms of the agreement.  If you stop paying, you would be sued, and the issues you raise would be defenses.  Ideally, you... Read More

If i'm receiving credit on a vehicle should that show on contract? and should the total amount owed on the trade in be added rather than just the diff

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
He did charge you twice, but you agreed in the contract.  If you signed it, you are going to have a tough time now showing there was a different deal.
He did charge you twice, but you agreed in the contract.  If you signed it, you are going to have a tough time now showing there was a different... Read More

I need legal help with a truck I bought Dec 3 2016. The dealer I bought it through will not fix the problems with it. Now I can't even drive it.

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
It might be true.  The lemon law does not apply to used cars, which are sold as is.  The dealer cannot misrepresent the condition, but the condition can be less than good.
It might be true.  The lemon law does not apply to used cars, which are sold as is.  The dealer cannot misrepresent the condition, but the... Read More

I bought a prefab home and it was delivered 5 weeks ago. It isn't finished and there are multiple defects.

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Post dating the closing papers was not only a very bad idea, it might be illegal if you can prove it.  If you closed, you likely accepted the building as in good condition based on your inspection.  Therefore, if you cannot prove shenanigans with the closing, you have an uphill climb.... Read More
Post dating the closing papers was not only a very bad idea, it might be illegal if you can prove it.  If you closed, you likely accepted the... Read More

Private seller did not disclose issues he knew about prior to deal. Lied about paperwork and what a clean title meant. Misrepresentation of procedure

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You were scammed.  The car is probably stolen.  Call the police and tell them the story.
You were scammed.  The car is probably stolen.  Call the police and tell them the story.

How can I get out of this car lease without affecting my credit.

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There is nothing you can do.  You signed it.  You are responsible for what you signed.  If he defaults, you can sue him.  As of now, you are not damaged.
There is nothing you can do.  You signed it.  You are responsible for what you signed.  If he defaults, you can sue him.  As of... Read More
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