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You Should Retain an Attorney on a Contingency Fee Basis. Hiring an attorney on contingency means you pay nothing unless you win. Insurance companies rarely take unrepresented claimants seriously because they routinely offer lowball settlements under the guise of fairness. Experienced attorneys know the true value of your case and can maximize your recovery by referring you to qualified physicians who will properly diagnose your injuries. Beyond case value, attorneys also negotiate your medical bills and liens. Many settlements are subject to subrogation claims from insurance carriers who paid your medical benefits. Unrepresented parties are often blindsided when their insurer calls post-settlement asking how much they recovered, unaware that a portion of that money may legally belong to the lien holder. In summary this is not a do-it-yourself project. Do yourself a favor and retain an attorney on contingency fee. If you cannot find one, then you can reach out privately to one of us for assistance finding one in your state. ... Read Answer

I For complex cases, there is no generally recognized timeline, but an applicant can usually make an inquiry on the case after interview when 120 days have passed. As it has been almost a year since the time of your wife’s interview, you can perhaps make the inquiry through e-request or the USCIS Contact Center telephonically at 1-800-375-5283 and explain your problem to the USCIS representative. Hopefully upon getting through, the representative will be helpful. You can also make an inquiry through your local congressman and senators’ offices as they have liaison with USCIS. The best result of course is approval. I note that there is a possibility that you may receive a RFE (request for evidence) or NOID (notice of intent to deny) to submit an I-601 application for waiver of grounds of excludability because of perceived misrepresentation. Hopefully you will not receive a denial. Best of luck! Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

Yes, you may have a case against the bar—even if it’s closed—based on negligent security. You’re approaching the statute of limitations for personal injury in Colorado, so it’s important to act quickly. You should hire an attorney on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless you win. We can’t solicit cases through this platform, but you’re welcome to research our backgrounds and reach out privately with one of us.        ... Read Answer

Yes, if the bar failed to provide adequate security to protect its patrons, you likely have a strong premises liability case based on negligent security. This remains true even if the bar has since closed. Most bars carry commercial liability insurance, which can still provide coverage even after the business ceases operations.       ... Read Answer

This is a textbook case where an I-601 waiver will be required to overcome inadmissibility based on concealed intent. It’s Immigration Law 101 when preparing clients for a marriage-based green card interview. Let this be a lesson to you, your wife, and anyone reading this: had you retained counsel from the start, you likely wouldn’t be in this situation. Now, you’ll probably need to file the I-601 waiver, and she will be required to leave the U.S. and attend her interview at the U.S. consulate.     ... Read Answer

OK, I'm really sorry about this incident. I hope you get better. So there is no automatic liability if you were injured on another person's property. The injured party has to prove that their damages were caused by the negligence of the property owner or property manager, it does not appear from your fact pattern that they did anything negligent to cause your damages. If they do have a homeowners insurance policy, usually there's always a med pay portion that they will tender provided that a person was injured on the property and you suffered damages. However, that being said, you should still search for an attorney in Colorado as there could be liability based on some kind of clever argument that they gave you a tool that they knew or should've known was defective and you had no knowledge that this tool was defective. There could be other arguments you could make, but that's just one off the top of my head.    ... Read Answer

The Trump administration has indicated a closer vetting of individuals coming to the United States. That being said, a green card holder without acts of inadmissibility or deportability and whose social media posts and background are not a concern to this administration should be able to travel to visit relatives for two weeks in China. Be mindful that your wife may experience closer scrutiny if she is a researcher or in a company or university performing advanced research. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with alimony payments. Navigating interstate enforcement can be complex, but there are steps you can take to address this situation: Register the Georgia Alimony Order in Colorado:Under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), you can register your Georgia alimony order in Colorado. This allows Colorado courts to enforce the order as if it were their own. To do this, you'll need to file the necessary documents with the Colorado court system. Once registered, Colorado courts can assist in enforcing the order. Initiate Wage Garnishment:Since your ex-spouse is in the military, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) handles military pay. You can request DFAS to garnish his wages for alimony payments. This requires submitting a valid court order that specifies the alimony amount and directs the employer to withhold the specified amount. Seek Legal Assistance:Given your financial constraints, consider reaching out to legal aid organizations in Colorado that offer free or low-cost services. They can assist with the registration process and provide guidance on enforcing the alimony order. If you’re dealing with enforcement complexities, consulting a divorce attorney can provide insights into how similar interstate enforcement processes might work, as many family law principles are consistent across states. Document All Communications:Keep detailed records of all communications with your ex-spouse regarding alimony payments. This documentation can be crucial if legal action becomes necessary. Stay Informed:Familiarize yourself with both Georgia and Colorado laws related to alimony enforcement. Understanding your rights and the legal processes can empower you to take effective action. Taking these steps can help ensure you receive the alimony payments you depend on. Although I'm a Maryland divorce attorney, this advice should be helpful in light of the UIFSA and its application across states.... Read Answer

Yes I think you may have a case. The hotel may argue that it wasn't their fault because you slammed the door to hard or something. How would you counter that  argument?  You should have a consultation with an attorney to explore the facts of the case in detail. Did you take pictures of the door ? Did you take pictures of your injuries?  Call me to discuss 407-616-6502, cell phone ... Read Answer

If the HOW Bylaws require a 67% vote to change the bylaws and there is only 9 units, then it would require a 7-owner vote in order to change the bylaws.  The reason being is that a 6 out of 9 owner vote would equate to 0.666 or 66.66% vote.  Since this vote does not exceed the 6.7% threashhold, then you would have to go to the next or higher standard, which is 7 divided by 9, or is 77.777%).  The only time this requirement could be modified is if the Bylaws also said the vote could be calculated by rounding up.... Read Answer

Yes provided the bar knowingly served an overly intoxicated person. The case would depend on its own unique facts. Do you have  witnesses that could corroborate the aforementioned? Did you pay with a credit card that could help prove the above? Retain counsel in your jurisdiction to assist you. ... Read Answer

Whether you can sponsor two persons at the same time depends upon your means, but also upon timing. If you are a fairly wealthy individual or making a good living, e.g. earn $100,000 annually, you would usually have no problems sponsoring multiple individuals. On the other hand, if you make much less and barely pass the levels required under federal guideline levels (see USCIS form I-864P), you may decide to sponsor only one instead of two if they are both in the category of cases that require an immediate affidavit of support. On the other hand, if the cases will require affidavits of support far apart from each other in time, you can probably sponsor both since you will not have put up the second affidavit of support by the time that the first case is completed. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

I will assume that you are sponsoring your parents for the green card, and not for US citizenship. In such case, your marrying during the petition process will generally have no effect on your parents’ eligibility to immigrate. That being said, you are still liable to provide I-864 affidavits of support for each parent under which you will have to meet government financial guidelines. Your wife would count as one of your dependents. If she makes money, you could add her income to yours to bolster the support for your parents. If she is not working, the amount of earnings and assets that you have would have to be enough to cover one more person, your wife. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read Answer

There is no legal requirement that you give advance notice to the other owners, although courtesy notice would be a good idea so that there is clarity among the owners going forward. Be sure to record the deed with the county clerk and recorder, so that there is public notice of the ownership change after the fact.... Read Answer

It's a little hard for me to tell exactly what has transpired here.  From what you've said, it sounds like your father needs a conservatorship and guardianship, to look after both his financial and business affairs, and his health and daily care. I'm not clear on whether the existing order puts his wife in that position? If not, and you were to ask the court to impose these protective orders, they would supersede a power of attorney. In any event, the court could hear an objection by you that you are wrongfully being kept from your father by his wife.  Basically, it sounds like to you need to go back to court, either for this purpose, or to have yourself appointed as guardian or conservator, or to obtain an order that you be allowed to visit your father.... Read Answer