I will be seeking a consultation with a real estate lawyer to talk about an issue with my property line which is the side of my house. Unfortunately there is a negative gradient and a lot of water coming onto my property (and into my basement) from the adjoining property. I have an easement for "ingress & egress" on that property. The landowner there has not responded to my repeated requests to correct the negative gradient.
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posted by OmieWise
on Apr 16, 2013 -
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I'll be shooting a feature film in L.A. later this year, and I need some advice about how to handle the business side. I'm hoping that somewhere there's some sort of low-budget service that provides help to people who are new to the process.
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posted by drjimmy11
on Mar 21, 2013 -
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A friend works overseas for a US-based defence contractor. He's been involved in a somewhat work-related incident in his country of work and his employer is, long story short, refusing to advise him, maybe even turning against him. Lots of details we don't want to put on the internet. Need to find a good attorney in the US that has specialization in working with employment rights, particularly in international situations for US based entities (not sure if the defence contractor part is relevant or not). If state matters, pick Texas.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2013 -
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Looking for a recommendation for a construction dispute lawyer and/or mediator for a property owner in Washington D.C.
posted by tinamonster
on Dec 8, 2012 -
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My about-to-be-a-lawyer friend has asked me to complete an affidavit as to her "good moral character." She is a great person and I'm sure she will be a great lawyer, but I'm not sure what exactly to write or how to phrase it.
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posted by JuliaJellicoe
on Nov 15, 2012 -
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Don't talk to the police is convincing and sound advice. Getting a lawyer to represent you so that the police don't trick you into a conviction is a great idea. However, when someone is unexpectedly taken into police custody, how they find a suitable attorney on the spot to defend them?
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posted by ignignokt
on Aug 28, 2012 -
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Family law in Mumbai? Wondering if anyone has recommendations for lawyers practicing in Mumbai/Bombay... An older (60s) Indian couple I know appears to be heading for divorce, and I am trying to help the woman as best I can. Unfortunately, there are a number of complicating factors, and I do not personally know any lawyers in Mumbai, so I thought I would ask here. I realize it's a long shot, but it's worth a try...
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posted by aramaic
on Aug 12, 2012 -
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I (mostly) won my FOIA case, pro se. They're going to appeal the decision. Ruh-roh....
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posted by cgs06
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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I have an idea for a fun project I'd like to fund via Kickstarter, but I need to do some due diligence first. My idea involves a variation on an existing product. How do I learn if there are patents involved and who I need to talk to to license them if needed? Is this a job for a patent lawyer?
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posted by o2b
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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Do my sister and I have to use the lawyer specified in my dad's will to handle his estate? More inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2012 -
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Are you counsel at a legal aid office? Or maybe you're an assistant district attorney? Practicing lawyers in general, but
especially those outside of biglaw practice, I'd like for you to tell me about your career, or your day-to-day, etc.
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posted by demagogue
on Jan 30, 2012 -
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For an Australian citizen thinking of moving to the United States, is it better to see an immigration lawyer in Australia, or one in the US, for consultation? This assumes that one is currently in Australia, but travels occasionally to the US.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2012 -
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Seeking advice on striking out under my own shingle as a lawyer -- if you've been here, please help.
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posted by motsque
on Dec 10, 2011 -
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It's annual review season! Looking for some guidance on getting through, with a few parameters inside.
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posted by 5845(f)(1)(D)
on Dec 5, 2011 -
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Can any of our Japan-based MeFites recommend an immigration lawyer in the Kansai area?
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posted by MShades
on Nov 13, 2011 -
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I'm a lawyer, and I've spent my entire legal career at big Vault 25 multinational firms doing transactional work. In 2012, I want a new job. For those of you who left Big Law (or made other left turns from your legal career), how do you tell whether you just don't like your working environment or whether you should get out of law altogether?
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posted by 5845(f)(1)(D)
on Sep 26, 2011 -
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[Hypothetical Employment Legal Filter] In the following hypothetical employment situation, is the law being broken? If so where? Is it legally worth pursuing this and putting a hypothetical person’s business prospects in jeopardy?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 12, 2011 -
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I recently got a ticket for careless driving and I have to appear in court soon. Can somebody explain the plea bargain process and offer some clarification for me?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 21, 2011 -
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Need with help on what to do with medical account in collections that Insurance has already paid for.
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posted by lutzla23
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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What is the name for a law/act/legislation that turns, an otherwise law abiding citizen, into a criminal?
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posted by RolandOfEld
on May 13, 2011 -
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I work for a club in the San Fernando Valley and recently broke my ankle on the job. I am classified as 1099 but am actually a misclassified statutory employee and I think the the guy who owns the club and/or his insurance company is/are trying to cheat his way out of paying me worker's comp. and covering the cost of my pending operation.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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Okay, so I think I need to talk to a lawyer. Never done this before. How do I find a reputable lawyer to talk to?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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If I am a qualified claimant for a Class Action Lawsuit regarding an Illegal Strip Search in the state of IL, and am eligible for a payment of anywhere from $700-$1000, do you believe that is fair? or should I "opt out" and try to recover damages with my own attorney?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2010 -
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I am a bankruptcy lawyer in Texas interested in moving to Los Angeles to practice criminal defense. I have significant criminal defense experience from earlier in my career. Could any of you familiar with the Los Angeles criminal courts system answer a few questions about how easy it is to "break in" as a newly arrived criminal defense attorney in L.A.?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2010 -
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Is it legal or ethical for a civil lawyer in California to take a client they have previously opposed in court?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2010 -
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My dad passed away this year and my mom has very generously decided to gift the house to my sister and I rather than. The house is in Canada, I live in the U.S. (Permanent residence). My sister and brother in law bought my half of the house when the mortgage was due (approximately April 1st) so I now suddenly have a 6 digit lump sum of cash in a Canadian account. I have not signed anything yet. I want to protect this from taxation, I also don't want to jeopardize my permanent residence status or potential citizenship. I know I need a lawyer, but what kind and how do I find a good one? I am in Wisconsin, particularly Eau Claire since that's probably important.
posted by substrate
on Apr 23, 2010 -
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I am an English citizen living in the USA on an R1 (religious worker) visa. I would like to apply for a green card and need legal advice. More inside.
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posted by seatofmypants
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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Drove ex-gf to California, got a ticket, asked for extension (or to appeal?) and forgot about it. Never got a response and now a law firm in El Paso is trying to collect about $250. What are my options?
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posted by jstarlee
on Mar 28, 2010 -
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Everywhere I look, I see blog posts, AskMeFi comments, etc., about how you shouldn't go to law school, about the crushing debt that it imposes, stories about how people hate their lives as lawyers, about the masses of layoffs in the industry, or about how the work isn't what, or as interesting as, they expected. Now, my question is -- are there any notable
positive blogs / perspectives out there, written by a lawyer? Comments from MeFi lawyers are definitely welcome.
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posted by demagogue
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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Asking for a friend: Friend is a senior litigation associate in a mid-sized firm in a smaller legal market. Partners have told him they want to see more business development. Problem is, the market is a mature one, saturated with firms. How does he make it rain?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 18, 2010 -
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Out of work law school grad thinking about looking into another career...looking for suggestions....how about a stock broker trainee...?
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posted by xspot
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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Can you recommend a good (and reasonably priced) real estate lawyer in the San Francisco Area?
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posted by crayon
on Sep 25, 2009 -
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[BigLawFilter] Just been no-offered at Nor Cal law firm, on campus interviewing is essentially dead for 3Ls. What to do? This is going to be long I think but I am on the edge of a panic attack.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2009 -
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Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence.
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posted by Asparagirl
on Jun 19, 2009 -
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Debtfilter: Employer provides signing bonus structured as forgivable loan (forgiven if employee stays with firm long enough). Employee leaves soon after, and employer seeks to collect on loan. Employee is now a broke grad student, so employer offers to defer collection of loan until grad school is complete. Question: If length of time in grad school exceeds state statute of limitations on original loan, does this mean the loan will discharge itself before it can be collected?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2009 -
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Is starting law school (on loans) a terrible idea right now? Is getting an LLB in the UK/Australia a better idea?
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posted by xanthippe
on May 5, 2009 -
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Canadian (you are not my) lawyers: is there a deadline for filing a proof of claim in personal bankruptcies?
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posted by AgentRocket
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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I need to find a lawyer in the NYC area who deals with confidentiality agreements and stock option contracts, specifically in the software industry. How would I go about finding such a lawyer?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2008 -
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