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Upper floor unit leak

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
That neither of you have insurance is the problem. YOu can sue him for damages but may simply never collect. You will need to hire a lawyer to do so if thats your decison and will spend several thousand dollars on that endeavor directly. 
That neither of you have insurance is the problem. YOu can sue him for damages but may simply never collect. You will need to hire a lawyer to do so... Read More

A laywer presented a matter before a judge with no notification, nor was it on the court docket, do I have recourse?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Was this your lawyer or did he/she represent an opposing party?  If it was your lawyer it is theoretically possible that you may have a claim for malpractice.  If it wasn't your lawyer, he or she owes no duty to you.  If an opposing lawyer manages to convince a Judge to do something for their client and against you, they are doing their job (assuming they did not lie to the Court to obtain what they wanted).  As for the Judge, if the Judge did something wrong you may have the right to appeal, but that would be your only recourse.... Read More
Was this your lawyer or did he/she represent an opposing party?  If it was your lawyer it is theoretically possible that you may have a claim... Read More

How do you find out if an attorney has insurance?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Someone will have to make a request or worst case scenario if malpractice case is strong enough to file suiit and get it in discovery
Someone will have to make a request or worst case scenario if malpractice case is strong enough to file suiit and get it in discovery

My children's pediatrician wants me to sign an open ended medical release form for each of my 4 children, is that legal?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You put this under the category of defense. This is a medical records question, and I simply do not know enough about that avenue of the law to answer your question. You ask if this is legal, and my suspicion is that it can be, but would have to be voluntary, and since it is not voluntary on your part, get another pediatrician.... Read More
You put this under the category of defense. This is a medical records question, and I simply do not know enough about that avenue of the law to... Read More

WHAT TYPE LAWYER DOES ONE RETAIN?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Will depend on what you are trying to do? Could general civil to employment to contract/trade secret lawyer.....to no lawyer needed.....all depends on your intentions. 
Will depend on what you are trying to do? Could general civil to employment to contract/trade secret lawyer.....to no lawyer needed.....all depends... Read More

How can I force my husband's doctor release his remains?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will likely need to actually retain a lawyer to find out WHY that is happening and to help sort the situation out. 
You will likely need to actually retain a lawyer to find out WHY that is happening and to help sort the situation out. 

Can I carry a firearm in my vehicle without a CCW?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes, but you have to learn how to do it correctly and not get charged. Ask a cop about it.
Yes, but you have to learn how to do it correctly and not get charged. Ask a cop about it.

Signing a cease and desist

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibly, it depend on the letter contents and the circumstances. 
Possibly, it depend on the letter contents and the circumstances. 

My insurance company has refused to pay for mold damage in my home. We have gone thro mediation. what are my opyions now?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Well since it sounds like you did this without a lawyer to date, its impossible to tell what you have as options and what should be done in an internet blurb. You need to retain a lawyer ASAP to examine the policy and claim and see where to go now.
Well since it sounds like you did this without a lawyer to date, its impossible to tell what you have as options and what should be done in an... Read More

How to find out if odometer was tampered with?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Dealer can tell or look at public record paperword for the numbers to go backwards
Dealer can tell or look at public record paperword for the numbers to go backwards

I live in Venice Florida had electricians working at my home and they started an electrical fire and my home burned down

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This may clearly be a negligence case. You should retain a lawyer to hande this for you ASAP.
This may clearly be a negligence case. You should retain a lawyer to hande this for you ASAP.

I'm being sued for lead poisening on a property I sold over 15 Yrs ago. doesn't that exceed statue of limitations

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Probably so, but there are always variables. Bottom line is if you are being sued, you will need to retain legal counsel immediately to address this and many other issues.
Probably so, but there are always variables. Bottom line is if you are being sued, you will need to retain legal counsel immediately to address this... Read More

My daughter filed a suit in small claims, can her father accompany her in speaking in court?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The answer is no. In order to represent or "speak for" someone in court, you have to be an attorney.
The answer is no. In order to represent or "speak for" someone in court, you have to be an attorney.

GUARANTEE TO LOSS OF WEIGHT IN 40 DAYS

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sooooooo you want to fight over three (3) pounds? Though it may be your right to challenge such things, unless you are willing to spend the money fighting over such an issue, you're probably not going to go far with it. Additionally, you need to examine the details of the guarantee. Rarely are they "money back" and those athat are usually have  lots of loopholes.... Read More
Sooooooo you want to fight over three (3) pounds? Though it may be your right to challenge such things, unless you are willing to spend the money... Read More

My ex fiance is suing me for the engagement ring. We broke up almost 6 years ago. What do I do?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Well if your gettin sued....."I cant afford to hire a lawyer" simply won't suffice. You either need to find a way to retain a lawyer or your will likely be seriously exposed to whatever develops in the case. Its impossible for lawyer to arm chair quarterback a litigation case nor can u rely on legal blurds as a substitute for litigation counsel.... Read More
Well if your gettin sued....."I cant afford to hire a lawyer" simply won't suffice. You either need to find a way to retain a lawyer or your will... Read More

Can a 13 year old girl date a 17 year old boy?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Date, yes, have sex, no.
Date, yes, have sex, no.

Can there be greater expectation of privacy on private roads?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If someone is taping you on your private property, you ask them to leave. When they do not leave, you can have a trespass warning issued by the cops.
If someone is taping you on your private property, you ask them to leave. When they do not leave, you can have a trespass warning issued by the cops.

I keep getting calls for my father and they refuse to remove my contact info

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Depends on who is calling and why. You need more facts.
Depends on who is calling and why. You need more facts.

It is Illegal to withhold information of a crime if it has not been formally reported yet?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
and absent you being the victim of said crime.......this matters to you why?
and absent you being the victim of said crime.......this matters to you why?

What do I do if I think the court appointed attorney is not doing anything?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I think you need to hire a private attorney.
I think you need to hire a private attorney.

How do I retrieve my truck from the mechanic I paid to fix it a year ago?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go get it.
Go get it.

If my wife can't go to court as a witness because she has cancer treatment, what are her options for not going?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
She needs to contact the attorney who is subpoenaing her and discuss the problem as well as the solution.
She needs to contact the attorney who is subpoenaing her and discuss the problem as well as the solution.

Can I withhold payment for pavers if the contractor did not install them as contracted?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Go have a full discussion with a local attorney about this, and take the contract with you.
Go have a full discussion with a local attorney about this, and take the contract with you.

If a woman breaks off an engagement, does she need to return the engagement ring?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by John Arthur Smitten (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
That would be a yes.
That would be a yes.

Can a tile company charge me more after a contract was drawn?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Read the contract you signed. What does it say about this?
Read the contract you signed. What does it say about this?
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