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Can you refer me to an attorney who can force the three major credit reporting agencys to correct their information on me.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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You need to puruse and action under the FCRA. We handle those cases, however, most are NOT handled on contingent fee, but require payment of legal fees up front and seeking reimbursement from the court later shoudl you prevail. 
You need to puruse and action under the FCRA. We handle those cases, however, most are NOT handled on contingent fee, but require payment of legal... Read Answer

Under Florida Statue, what exactly is Slander and defamation.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Defamation is a false statement of fact made that injures anothers reputation, libel being written and slander verbal. 
Defamation is a false statement of fact made that injures anothers reputation, libel being written and slander verbal. 

if someone puts something on facebook to ruin your reputation can you sue

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Generally yes - there are a lot of variables but its possible if you want to spend the money to do so. Such cases are not inexpensive and can be very contentious as you might expect. 
Generally yes - there are a lot of variables but its possible if you want to spend the money to do so. Such cases are not inexpensive and can be very... Read Answer

Is it ok to serve someone for libel defamation at their place of employment.

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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You can serve them where you find them relative to a summons. You can address this with your process server. 
You can serve them where you find them relative to a summons. You can address this with your process server. 

Is this grounds for a lawsuit? If so is this considered personal or work?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Possibly. This is boith a defamation and a landllord tenant dispute. 
Possibly. This is boith a defamation and a landllord tenant dispute. 
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This may be a defamation case. They can be expensive to pursue BUT if you have a new business not responding is often a reciepe for simply losing the business. YOu can call out our office at 1-800-922-6442 if you like for a free consultation.
This may be a defamation case. They can be expensive to pursue BUT if you have a new business not responding is often a reciepe for simply losing the... Read Answer

Can I file suit on the owner of the trailer park over something that if the manager has caused

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Sure  - you can sue as it likely meets the standards for defamation. The real issue is whether you can afford to fund such a case as they are often expensive especially when the other party is irrational in thier decision making. 
Sure  - you can sue as it likely meets the standards for defamation. The real issue is whether you can afford to fund such a case as they are... Read Answer
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This is simply a matter of you being willing to spend several tousand dollars in legal fees to address this issue in a legal sense. This not a DIY type of lawsuit nor is it one where lawyers will file suot and look to get paid when and if they "win" for a variety of reasons. 
This is simply a matter of you being willing to spend several tousand dollars in legal fees to address this issue in a legal sense. This not a DIY... Read Answer

i was call;ed racist by my apts. asst property mgr.there-fore they won't renew my lease do i have a case

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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The can't just throw you out on demand, they would have to evict you. If your lease is up, however, they sare not required to renew it and the last day is the last day. If you hold over, again, they will evict you. As to the "racist" commentary, it might be defamation BUT you will have to decide if you want to spend money out of pocket suing over the issue and such cases are not inexpensive. ... Read Answer
The can't just throw you out on demand, they would have to evict you. If your lease is up, however, they sare not required to renew it and the last... Read Answer
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If this occured in 2008, you should have raised issue with it back then. 10 years later you wll run into statute of limitatons issues that will likely bar any claim. 
If this occured in 2008, you should have raised issue with it back then. 10 years later you wll run into statute of limitatons issues that will... Read Answer
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This would be a classic defamation case as described. Unfortunately, to prepare you, these cases are rarely handled on anything other than an hourly rate/retainer basis, and not a contingent fee, where lawyers get paid only if they win, for a variety of reasons. You can contact our office at 813-877-6442 for a free telephone consultation. ... Read Answer
This would be a classic defamation case as described. Unfortunately, to prepare you, these cases are rarely handled on anything other than an hourly... Read Answer
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You wil probably need to hire a lawyer to address this. Unfortunately, such issues are often hotly contested and result in expensive litigation as they are NOT generally contingent fee cases.. We handle such cases and provide free consultations to determine how to retain our office to help. You can call us at 1-800-922.6442. ... Read Answer
You wil probably need to hire a lawyer to address this. Unfortunately, such issues are often hotly contested and result in expensive litigation as... Read Answer
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Sure you can hire a lawyer to pursue a defamation lawsuit or send a cease and desist letter. Such cases are expensive and can become hotly litigated and are NOT contingent fee cases like car accidents but usually handled on an hourlyrate/retainer basis. If you want to pursue such a case - we do handle them and you can contact our office 1-800-922-6442. ... Read Answer
Sure you can hire a lawyer to pursue a defamation lawsuit or send a cease and desist letter. Such cases are expensive and can become hotly litigated... Read Answer
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Possibly - its typically a matter of you being willing to spend the money to pursue such a claim and the details of the statements. Given the divorce relationship and the mental health issue, you would need to plan on this being a hotly contested iand expensive issue to litigate. We handle such cases if you want to pursue such a case. You can call our office at 1-800-922-6442 to schedule an appointment at your convenience. ... Read Answer
Possibly - its typically a matter of you being willing to spend the money to pursue such a claim and the details of the statements. Given the divorce... Read Answer
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" I spoke to progressive customer service and she stated that it was a common practice of progressive underwriters to falsely report information on clue reports to agents in order to charge higher rates and premiums"..........Unless you actually have that in writing, get an affidavit fro mthe CS rep, or a lawful recording no one will ever believe that story true or not. That stated, getting a lawyer to take such an issue on a contingent fee absent that will be unlikely. You may have to pay a lawyer to pursue such a case at the outset and possibly convert to a contingent fee if there is evidence to support your claim. ... Read Answer
" I spoke to progressive customer service and she stated that it was a common practice of progressive underwriters to falsely report information... Read Answer

No one will contact me for an open and close libel case I'm trying to persue.

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Thats because every client thinks such cases are "open and closed" when the lawyer is expected to pay for all the legal fees and costs out of pocket and the client has little or no financial risk. As a lawyer that actually handles defamation cases, they are typically expensive to litigate and often very complicatd combative cases given the emotional issues. If you are willing to hire a lawyer where they are paid by you (the traditional wayy - not the car accident % way) you will find many more lawyers willing to handle such a case. ... Read Answer
Thats because every client thinks such cases are "open and closed" when the lawyer is expected to pay for all the legal fees and costs out of pocket... Read Answer

What is the process of I want to sue someone for slander? Do they get arrested or just served papers for court?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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There may be civil and criminal components of what was said. The issues as to defamation are purely civil though and require a lawyer youhire at your expense. 
There may be civil and criminal components of what was said. The issues as to defamation are purely civil though and require a lawyer youhire at your... Read Answer

I need a lawyer for a defamation case?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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As a lawyer that handles such cases - contact a lawyer that handles such cases and give them the readers digest condensed version of the facts and go from there to see if and how the lawyer may be able to help.
As a lawyer that handles such cases - contact a lawyer that handles such cases and give them the readers digest condensed version of the facts and go... Read Answer

Defamation

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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There are a number of options all depending on who "they" are. You will likely need to retain an attorney, typically with an hourly rate and retainer, to start addressing such issues. Waiting and seeing what happens is generally a poor choice. 
There are a number of options all depending on who "they" are. You will likely need to retain an attorney, typically with an hourly rate and... Read Answer

LOOKING for defamation Atty

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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As a lawyer handling defamation cases - this is not really a defamtation case. Its more likely some form of "civil rights" or "malicious prosecution" type case. This hopefully has some form a video component as absent positive third party witness testimony such a case would be difficult and expensive to litigate or try. ... Read Answer
As a lawyer handling defamation cases - this is not really a defamtation case. Its more likely some form of "civil rights" or "malicious prosecution"... Read Answer

When you are spoken about over the radio for legal gain and phone is hacked

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Not sure what the question is. 
Not sure what the question is. 
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You have the basics for a defamation law suit the issue is whether its worth the expense of pursuing such a case vs. the need for vindication or validation. 
You have the basics for a defamation law suit the issue is whether its worth the expense of pursuing such a case vs. the need for vindication or... Read Answer

Is it possible to get an evaluation to determine if I have a case

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Sure - most lawyers that do such cases, including or office, will providea basic and preliminary consult for that. 
Sure - most lawyers that do such cases, including or office, will providea basic and preliminary consult for that. 
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This is simply a matter of whether you want to spend the tens of thousands of dollars likely necessary to fight this fight with the daughter having POA. If not, then you are simply an affectionate room mate in the eyes of the law and thats the end of that. 
This is simply a matter of whether you want to spend the tens of thousands of dollars likely necessary to fight this fight with the daughter having... Read Answer
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This is the clasic battle of people in a profession , even for good intentions, being involved in controversy when dealing with other in the same profession. It may rise to defemation depending on what is said and why, BUT, you will have to decide do you spend thousands and possibly tens of thousands of dollars on such an case? If not, then its not an issue to push on and you focus on others........ Read Answer
This is the clasic battle of people in a profession , even for good intentions, being involved in controversy when dealing with other in the same... Read Answer