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Mobbing/emotional abuse/post tramatic stress

Answered Today by attorney Matthew J.P. Coffman | 1 answer

If you believe that you have been mistreated, you should contact a labor law attorney who represents employees against their employers. I can be reach...Read more

Legal Topics: Labor and Employment

Is it illegal for my landlord to file for eviction but not put the eviction paper on my door or give it to me?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

If you know about the eviction, your best bet is to go to court and defend the issues directly. It is much more complicated to hire a lawyer to addres...Read more

Legal Topics: Landlord and Tenant Law

Sue General Motors for injury due to faulty door locks?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Highly unlikely. You would be hard pressed to show that door lock defect was the cause of your injury vs. a pre-existing issue with your body conditio...Read more

Legal Topics: Personal Injury

If a son rents an apt with his mother's name on the lease and and signs for her, but she is deceased, is that lease still a legal, binding contract?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Way too many questions, and few actual facts. You went from mom is dead....to you THINK she might be dead in the same sentence. YOu need to get some a...Read more

Legal Topics: Landlord and Tenant Law

How do I know if i was served a summon properly in Florida?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

I think you'll find that in most cases, judges will say yes. The purpose of service is to satisfy the courts that the person being sued or summoned is...Read more

Legal Topics: Civil Litigation

Does a personal representative hold the same rights as a decedent?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Unfortunately, you typcically can't "assume" the mortgage if the lender wont agree. If you are a PR you should really address these questions to your ...Read more

Legal Topics: Foreclosures

My attorney failed to provide opposing counsel documents that led to a trial continuance an additional 50,000 in fees. Is fee arbitration viable?.

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Its really impossible to tell because noone knows what the 50k in fees was for or why the information wasnt provided. If your talking about YOUR lawye...Read more

Legal Topics: Collections

what to do if you lose in court trying to drop a ticket by a cop who hit you in a pursuit of a guy with a knife

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Sounds like not much to do. If the only witness you brought to court was a "little off" on his testimony, and you didnt bring any of the witnesses you...Read more

Legal Topics: Police Misconduct

can i sue for malpractice on my fathers death

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Sadly, not a very good case. The damages you describe sound like they would amount to placing a value on an additional month of life for an 80 year ol...Read more

Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice

question sub lease failure

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

We can certainly help you. You can contact us at 1-800-922-6442.

Legal Topics: Breach of Contract

i have been sued by a credit union

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

We can certainly help you. Our office number is 1-800-922-6442.

Legal Topics: Collections

Dr.- my reaso for my appointmen, .

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

Not much legally I am afraid. What you describe is more of a political/social problem.

Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice

traffic accident

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

We can certainly help you. You can contact our office at 1-800-922-6442.

Legal Topics: Automobile Accidents

Can a landlord charge damages after transfer has been approved?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

It may not be very cost effective to fight this type of issue. There are also some difficultfactual issues if "your" wear and tear is different from o...Read more

Legal Topics: Landlord and Tenant Law