LegalFilter: My patent attorney charges more than I can afford to write a cease & desist. should I shop around for a better deal (and how)?
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posted by secretsecret
on Jun 26, 2012 -
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My wife and I just moved into our first house this month. Hooray!
The people building a house next door say we have to move our fence [and tear down a shed-like thing attached to the garage]. Boo!
What do I do?
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posted by Acari
on Jun 19, 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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Why is the Sandusky trial moving so quickly? In my area the high profile cases seem to take months, if not years, to come to trial, and then the trials themselves take weeks or months. Sandusky's trial started last week and I believe the judge told the jury that they will likely have the case on Thursday. Explain?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Jun 18, 2012 -
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I've got a special-snowflake immigrations issue that leads me to believe I no longer know enough to handle the problem. I need to meet with an immigrations lawyer/consultant. But how do I choose? (Location filter: Montreal)
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posted by cinoyter
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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At the advice of counsel, I need to send a letter to a party I thought about suing suggesting we settle a personal injury case out of court. The lawyer is out of the picture for now, otherwise it'll cost me money. So... how do I do that?
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posted by Opal
on May 30, 2012 -
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What is my best option when my girlfriend who had a stroke less than a month ago was abruptly terminated by her company?
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2012 -
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How can I determine the best way to find a lawyer to work on a consumer liability case that is not the stereotypical ambulance chaser, slip and fall guy? All I want is what is fair. I am in the Detroit (Northern) suburbs.
posted by Drasher
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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Another driver ran a red light and hit my car, leaving me with minor but permanent injuries. Their insurance company accepts liability and wants to settle, but their offer is about 20% lower than what I'm willing to accept. I've handled everything myself to this point (and have compiled 700+ pages of well-organized documentation), but the insurance company won't budge and it seems I'll need an attorney to negotiate the last 20%.
What's the most reasonable fee arrangement for handling a nearly-resolved claim?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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LawyerFilter: Need a non-smarmy real estate lawyer in Palm Beach County, FL to help me get out from some underwater properties.
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posted by PorcineWithMe
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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I’m looking for advice on dealing with with employer provided disability insurance. I’m out of work due to illness, and I am having trouble navigating the disability insurance provided by my employer. Do I hire a lawyer? Are there other people that I can hire to help on my behalf?
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Apr 9, 2012 -
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Is it illegal to post photos of children on the Internet without both their parent's permission?
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posted by doomtop
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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My husband and I would like to be able to travel, but he has a felony conviction that makes things a bit complicated, and we're having trouble sorting out what options we have, what needs to be done, and in what order of operations. I would like to buy an hour or two of a lawyer's time, but I first need to know what kind of lawyer we need.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 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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I need to hire someone to help my mom handle her finances. Would this be an accountant? A lawyer? Something else?
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posted by elizeh
on Feb 6, 2012 -
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I'm starting a contract position at a Fortune 500 company. How can I network my way into a job?
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posted by reenum
on Feb 5, 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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Can you recommend free or very inexpensive software for Windows that will pop up at pre-determined intervals (e.g., every 20 minutes) and remind me to fill out my timesheet?
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posted by zharptitsa
on Jan 16, 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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I live in the state of pennsylvania in montgomery county.I rented apartment from craigslist on a verbal monthly lease with $650 security deposit. After 8 months I gave the landlord moving out notice of 30 days to find a new tenant. its been almost 11 months and she has not given me $300 of the initial security deposit back.
I cleaned the house and she had no issues.
Is there any way i can get the money back. I have tried to contact the person multiple times through email and phone but no reply.
posted by radsqd
on Jan 12, 2012 -
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Mother passed away, need to get court papers stating that I am the executor of the will. The will states that I am the executor, but it was never filed with a court. Courthouse says I must get a lawyer to get the paperwork if the will wasn't filed in a court of law before she died (which is was not).
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posted by Sufi
on Dec 15, 2011 -
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Should I get a lawyer, and whose insurance should I make a claim against for an auto accident that was the other driver's fault and which caused significant injury?
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posted by Vectorcon Systems
on Dec 12, 2011 -
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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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$45K in school loans to private bank (Wells Fargo). Lawyer/collections office wants money. There is no money. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 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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Law question: Me and the ex are going to court to go over child support, and today I got a copy of a motion filed by his lawyer that said, "Please enter my appearance on behalf of the defendant (his name) on Complaint for Modification filed by Kinetic."
I don't have a lawyer to ask.
Does this mean my ex isn't going to show up at court?
posted by kinetic
on Nov 2, 2011 -
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Which is the best way to certify a copy of my UK passport in Los Angeles?
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posted by Bwithh
on Oct 31, 2011 -
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YANML: Can you recommend a lawyer with experience with eviction law in Atlanta, GA (Fulton County)?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2011 -
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CareerSwitchFilter: I'm a miserable lawyer, with a bunch of hobbies and skills, but no other kind of professional experience. What career(s)/job(s) should I consider switching to?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 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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Asking for a friend: Question about sentencing likelihood for a Class B Misdemeanor for marijuana possession in Travis County, Texas. Previous record and details of current arrest inside...YANML
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posted by argylekneesocks
on Sep 19, 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 self-published a minicomic that someone now wants to adapt into a short film. Awesome! What issues should I be aware of?
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posted by mumblingmynah
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a lawyer in the Detroit Metro area (in or around Livonia) specializing in issues related to child custody and divorce. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.
posted by kbanas
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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Management consulting for lawyers. Is there any path for early mid-career lawyers (5-10 years out) in management consulting? Is management consulting for me?
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posted by yarly
on Aug 25, 2011 -
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Ontario StormFilter. Neighbour's tree came down causing property damage to us. What next?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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