MeFi lawyers, professionals and other grown-ups: how can I renege on a permanent job offer with a law firm that I tentatively accepted without burning too many bridges? Or is there a better solution? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2008 - 12 answers
How to find an appeals lawyer who will want to take a (probable win) appeal to the US Supreme Court? Like, do they, um, hang out on the 'Net somewhere? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2008 - 26 answers
I'm going to hire an attorney to settle a wrongful death claim in the state of Ohio, USA. I hope to reach a settlement rather than going to court. What percentage of my settlement should the attorney get? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers
Can anyone recommend a good NYC criminal defense attorney to help me with a disorderly conduct charge? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 3 answers
Can my great aunt make a $12,000 gift to me, my wife, and each of our two kids (for $48,000 total) without incurring the gift tax? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 12 answers
Do debt collectors have to pay a fee if they call you after you have had an attorney contact them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers
Am I too old to go to law school? I'm 33 and . . . [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers
IMAL Filter: So I am volunteering to go to mediation today. What can/should I do to get the most favorable outcome? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 2 answers
How much should a personal bankruptcy cost in Michigan? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 3 answers
Anyone know a good traffic attorney in New Hampshire? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 2 answers
LawFilter: So I have a name, birthday, and dates of conviction -- How can I find the details of the case(s)? I assume I know the state. This information was presented on a state's sex offenders list and I would like more details as to the case.
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers
[Law Job Filter] I don't have a lot of options, help me pick the one that is the least likely to ruin my career and make me default on my loans! [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 23 answers 
Law Filter: Transactional vs Litigation. How to choose? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 18 answers
Algebra moron -- wants to go to law school? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 18 answers
Law/ Lawyer Filter: I've decided on Law School, but am trying to decide which area of law to focus on once I get there. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 24 answers
Help me figure out to do with myself. I'm an early-30's lawyer with school loans well into the 6-digit range. I live in NYC. I hate what I do, I know what I like and am good at, but have no idea how to get from what I'm doing now to what I need to be doing. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 18 answers
Actuary or Lawyer. Why not both? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2007 - 13 answers
Semi-recent law grad having an unusually hard time finding a job, possibly due to circumstances described within. I'm running out of ideas (and money), so I turn to you, AskMe.
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posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 6 answers
Can anyone recommend an attorney in the Boston, MA area who specializes in family law (specifically involving parental visitation rights) and preferably offering a free consultation? I've looked through many directories, but my inherent distrust of lawyers seems to be getting in the way.
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 7 answers
I would like to know more about law school and being a lawyer. [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2007 - 23 answers
I have a question about the authentication of a Cambridge University-issued document by a California lawyer or notary for use in Latvia. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 9 answers
Particularly in the state of Pennsylvania, is it technically legal for someone who has earned a JD to use the title of doctor/Dr. professionally? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 25 answers
My very close friend's soon-to-be ex-husband is being extremely vindictive. Does he have a legal leg to stand on? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2007 - 24 answers
How does one "shop" for a personal injury lawyer? What are features of a good injury lawyer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2007 - 8 answers
Please to advise a friend on how she might get out of a situation where she owns a house with an ex who does not share her goal of a clean severance. [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 12 answers
What alternatives are there for a young, bored lawyer? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 38 answers
A friend has asked me to write a letter as her lawyer so she can get health insurance from Mediabistro. Does anyone know anything about this? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2006 - 12 answers
Do you need to be a legally qualified person to send out legal letters (e.g. cease and desist etc) on behalf of yourself or someone else? Can you set up a business called Frednerk Legal Services if you don't have formal legal skills? What is the minimum you need to give any legal advice to people? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2006 - 9 answers
My band have been offered a contract from by a record company and want to get it checked out before we sign it.
Basically I'm looking for personal recommendations of entertainment lawyers in the UK. I don't just want to pick one out of the yellow pages if I can avoid it.
posted on May 8, 2006 - 7 answers
Can anybody provide a referral to a lawyer and/or an accountant with experience advising small businesses (internet based) in the start-up phase?
I'm located in Los Angeles in the South Bay area. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 2 answers
Can you provide a referral to a lawyer and/or an accountant with experience advising small businesses (internet based) in the start-up phase? I'm located in Los Angeles in the South Bay area. [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2005 - 1 answers
Recourse Filter: I bought a product from a Canadian company. I realized upon it's arrival that it’s incorrect and was falsely advertised. Discussions with the company haven’t went well at all . Advice and suggestions on the possibility of getting things corrected? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2005 - 6 answers
I'm in a long-term, gay relationship and looking to put together a will that puts me and my partner’s mind at ease before Civil Partnerships come into affect in the UK. The problem is, how does one go about putting together a will? What are people's experiences? Should I go to a lawyer specialising in gay relationships? And, if so, can anyone recommend a good one in the UK, London area?
posted on Nov 29, 2004 - 1 answers
My SO's long-held family house looks like it will soon have a 6 lane highway built through it. Is there anything that can be done or said that could have a bearing on the route? (MI)
posted on Nov 22, 2004 - 15 answers
How does one find a lawyer? I'm skeptical of the online directories I can find with Google, as well as lawyers who are aggressively advertising. There must be a better way than picking one at random from the phone book. A friend looking for legal help with disability stuff has asked for my advice on this matter, and I turn to you, O MeFites.
posted on Nov 18, 2004 - 11 answers
