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How do I enforce a verbal contract for services provided?

Answered Today by attorney Thomas Michael Bates | Firm Website | 1 answer

Call a board-certified civil trial lawyer in your area. He/she may be able to assist you based on the facts as you state them. Good luck.

Legal Topics: Breach of Contract

25 yr.employee,company trying to get rid of

Answered Today by attorney Arthur Ehrlich | Firm Website | 1 answer

Your set of facts suggests 2 possible legal issues. If, as you imply, this is based on the many years of your service, meaning your age, then an age d...Read more

Legal Topics: Labor and Employment

If I presently have a workman's compensation case do I have to use the same lawyer for the personal injury case?

Answered Today by attorney Joseph Dooley III | 1 answer

M. Koonce You do not have to use the same lawyer. In Illinois, oftentimes a Workers Compensation lawyer will only handle Worker's Compensation and wil...Read more

Legal Topics: Personal Injury

What determines ownership of personal documentation and calendars?

Answered Today by attorney Kirk Angel | 1 answer

If these things were yours, that you bought, I know of no reason for the employer to claim those belong to them. They would not be the property of the...Read more

Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination

What legal recourse do we have?

Answered Today by attorney Russel L. Robinson | 1 answer

Based upon the facts which you have given me it will be necessary for someone to apply to the probate court to be pointed administrator of your brothe...Read more

Legal Topics: Wills and Probate

Is there a way for me to counter a criminal charge with a malicious prosecution charge and defend myself using the same lawyer?

Answered Today by attorney Anthony Green | 1 answer

Yes, both cases can be dealt with at the same time.

Legal Topics: Criminal Law

How do I get visitation of my child?

Answered Today by attorney Barnett Jeff | 1 answer

If the mother of your son is in violation of the court order that provides for visitation (periods of possession) for you with your son, you can file ...Read more

Legal Topics: Family Law

If you sign a birthcertifcate do you have to pay for a dna test

Answered Today by attorney Wade Jackman | 1 answer

If anyone disputes that the child is not the child of the person who signed the Affidavit of Paternity or is listed on the birth certificate, then yes...Read more

Legal Topics: Child Support

Can EB1 be revoked due to delayed application?

Answered Today by attorney Pamelia Barnett | 1 answer

Yes, unfortunately, if you have a visa available and take no action within a year from the time that the NVC notifies you it has the petition, they ca...Read more

Legal Topics: Immigration

legally does the statement below mean that something will be added to the complaint for divorce or what is in the complaint wil be made law.

Answered Today by attorney Wade Jackman | 1 answer

No, it is refering to a settlement allegedly signed by both parties which will later be incorporated in a divorce Judgment. If you object to the settl...Read more

Legal Topics: Divorce

nlrb, dept of labor, eeoc and osha, and usw union have all filed wrongful termination and iscrimination and other charges on my case

Answered Today by attorney Kirk Angel | 1 answer

The awards are referred to as "damages" and depend on the claims that you are making. Most wrongful termination claims allow damages for back pay, i.e...Read more

Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination

i am looking into filing a cease and desist order against former employees that are infringing on my rights and products.my question is who to include

Answered Today by attorney David Safran | 1 answer

Before you send out cease on desist letters, you need to establish that you have some rights that have been violated. You should discuss the situation...Read more

Legal Topics: Intellectual Property

can i have this old warrant quashed or just pay a fine or something?

Answered Today by attorney Keith J. Bidlingmaier | 1 answer

First I need to know what township and county this happened in. However, it is not that simple as paying a fine. You must be turned in on the warrant ...Read more

Legal Topics: Drug Crimes

can you appeal a judge's decision on a parole violation

Answered Today by attorney Keith J. Bidlingmaier | 1 answer

Yes the matter cane be appealed. First I would file for a reconsdieration of sentence. If this is denied then an appeal can be taken to the Superior C...Read more

Legal Topics: Drug Crimes