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How do I know if I should file for bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Meet with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to discuss youf financial situation in detail to determine whether or not bankruptcy will provide you with the relief that you need. I'm Stewart Alford, a bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. I've been practicing bankruptcy law for almost twenty years.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Can I file for bankruptcy without my spouse?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

You can file bankruptcy without your spouse, or a married couple can file a joint petition, as husband and wife. I'm Stuart Alford the bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. I've been practicing bankruptcy law for almost 20 years.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?

The Roberts Law Firm

In California, a husband or wife can file a wrongful death claim for the lost of their spouse. A child can also file a wrongful death claim for the loss of a parent. And in those tragic circumstances when a child is killed in an accident, that the parents can also make a claim for the loss of their child. In making a claim for wrongful death, the person whose at fault will be responsible to compensate for loss of love, for loss of the companionship of the family member, as well as for financial support that we would received from the family member. I'm Jeff Roberts of the Roberts Law Firm, a full service personal injury law firm in southern California. If you've been involved in an accident, call us for a free consultation.

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attorney: The Roberts Law Firm


Can a child file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Bisnar Chase LLP

Children who’ve lost a parent in some kind of an accident cannot file a wrongful death claim. They can’t file any kind of claim because they don’t have standing in the court, because they’re not an adult. So what happens is an adult stands in for them, it’s called guardian ad litem. So typically it’s a parent, but it could be an aunt, an uncle, a grandparent. Then they can bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the child for the loss of the support that they would have had, meaning financial support, and the loss of the support that they would have had, meaning emotional support – the love, attention, affection, personal guidance that they would have received from a parent. I’m John Bisnar, senior partner of the Bisnar Chase law firm. We exclusively represent seriously injured accident victims from our offices in Newport Beach, California.

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attorney: Bisnar Chase LLP


Why should I file a class-action lawsuit against an employer?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

You would participate as an employee or former employee in a class action lawsuit if an attorney determined that there was a group large enough to constitute a class. A judge also has to certify a class, an attorney would file a lawsuit with representatives and ask the judge to certify it as a class. Um, you as an individual wouldn't have that right but you would often be advantaged by participating in a class, and if you were offered that opportunity you should certainly consult with an attorney about your rights participating in the class, and then your rights opting out and pursuing your claim individually. My name is Walker Harmon, I'm the managing attorney of the Harmon firm. If you believe you've been the victim of illegal employment discrimination. We are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.


Why do I need a lawyer to file for bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Bankruptcy laws, the bankruptcy rules are very, very technical. And you can really find yourself wasting time, money and effort doing it yourself. You really, it’s an area that you really need a professional, and not only a lawyer, but a lawyer who’s experienced in bankruptcy law. Hi, I’m Harvey Alford with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. We have thirty years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial start, we offer a free consultation.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Can I file a complaint against debt collectors?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

In California, if you feel that you have been the victim or that a debt collector has violated the fair debt collection practices act, there's two things you can do. The law provides for civil remedy. That means you can hire an attorney to prosecute the matter and pursue your rights. Or you can go the route of an administrative remedy and that is where you can make a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission which is the commission that regulates this area and then they can look into it. I'm Vincent Howard. Senior and managing partner of Howard Nesery. We work hard everyday representing the consumer from our headquarters in Orange County California. If you need an attorney you can trust, go ahead and give us a call.

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attorney: Howard | Nassiri, LLP


How much does it cost to file a mesothelioma lawsuit?

Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC

What is so wonderful about Mesotheleoma claims in the United States is that clients have the keys to the courtroom. Meaning they'll be charged nothing to see a lawyer. They'll be charge nothing for the case to be investigated. They'll only pay, on a Mesotheleoma law suit, if they are successful. And if they are successful they'll pay a percentage of the recovery. I'm attorney Jim Sokolove. If you've been injured, call us.

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attorney: Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC


How much does it cost to file a mesothelioma lawsuit?

Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC

What is so wonderful about mesothelioma claims in the United States is that clients have the keys to the courtroom, meaning, they'll be charged nothing to see a lawyer, they'll be charged nothing for the case to be investigated, they will only pay on a misothelioma lawsuit if they are successful. And if they are successful, they'll pay a percentage of the recovery. I'm attorney Jim Sokolove. If you've been injured, call us.

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attorney: Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC


How much does it cost to file a mesothelioma lawsuit?

Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC

What is so wonderful about mesothelioma claims in the United States is that clients have the keys to the courtroom, meaning they'll be charged nothing to see a lawyer, they will be charged nothing for the case to be investigated, they'll only pay on a mesothelioma lawsuit if they are successful. And if they are successful, they'll pay a percentage of the recovery. I'm attorney Jim Sokolove. If you've been injured, call us.

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attorney: Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC


Can I file a claim if I've been bitten by a Chihuahua?

The Roberts Law Firm

Some people think that you can't be bitten by a small chiwawa or by a poodle, or if you are, that it's no big deal. But let me tell you a story. I had a client who was bitten by a poodle on his face, and part of his nose was removed. The medical bills were over $10,000 and he lost another $5,000 from work, all of which was compensated by the owner of the poodle. So, I'm here to tell you--a poodle can cause major damage. I'm Jeff Roberts of the Roberts Law Firm, a full-service personal injury law firm in southern California. If you've been involved in an accident, call us for a free consultation.

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attorney: The Roberts Law Firm


How much does it cost to file a mesothelioma lawsuit?

Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC

What is so wonderful about mesothelioma claims in the United States is that clients have the keys to the courtroom, meaning they'll be charged nothing to see a lawyer, they'll be charged nothing for the case to be investigated, they'll only pay on a mesothelioma lawsuit if they are successful. And if they are successful, they'll pay a percentage of the recovery. I'm attorney Jim Sokolove. If you've been injured, call us.

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attorney: Law Offices of James Sokolove, LLC


Should I hire a lawyer to file a dog bite claim?

Bisnar Chase LLP

An attorney can make a huge difference in a case when you are dealing with an adjustor. If you go to an adjustor to settle a case your self and he knows you're not an attorney and knows you can't go to trial you don't have much of a bargaining position. With an attorney who has a reputation with doing dog bite trials and getting large settlements in dog bite cases the insurance company has to be concerned because they know that type of an attorney can bring some heat and make some things happen and will probably get a much higher recovery than someone who is handling it themself. I'm John Biznar, the senior partner of the Biznar/Chase Lawfirm. We exclusively represent seriously injured accident victims from our offices in Newport Beach, California.

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attorney: Bisnar Chase LLP


Do I need a lawyer to file a dog bite claim?

Bisnar Chase LLP

In dog attack claims, you don't necessarily need an attorney to handle the claim. If it's serious an attorney will be a big help to you. If you are a fair negotiator, I mean if you know how to negotiate and you can handle dealing with an insurance company, then you could handle the claim yourself, as long as you know the value of the claim yourself (and that's the tricky part). Because a very experienced personal injury attorney, or a dog bite attorney, is gonna know what he settled his last 100 claims for and be able to identify the value of your claim versus those other claims. I'm John Bisnar, the senior partner of the Bisnar Chase law firm. We exclusively represent seriously injured accident victims from our offices at New Port Beach, California.

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attorney: Bisnar Chase LLP


Will collection calls stop after I file for bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Once you've engaged the services of a bankruptcy attorney, many of your creditors will call your attorney's office instead of contacting you directly. After the bankruptcy has been filed with the court, your creditors are prohibited from contacting you directly. I'm Stuart Alford, a bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford & Bertrand. I've been practicing bankruptcy law for almost 20 years.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Can children file a wrongful death claim in California?

The Roberts Law Firm

In California, if a child's parent should die in an auto accident, that child is permitted to make a claim against the person who caused the death of their parent, for what's called wrongful death. And in such circumstances, they will receive compensation for the loss of love from their parent. The loss of their parent's companionship, and as well as the loss of support financial support that the parent would have provided them. I'm Jeff Roberts of the Roberts Law Firm. A full service personal injury law firm in Southern California. If you've been involved in an accident call us, for a free consultation.

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attorney: The Roberts Law Firm


Does it cost money to file an order of protection in Arizona?

The Baker Law Firm LLC

Fortunately, orders of protection, in the state of Arizona, are free of charge. There is no filing fee nor is there a filing fee in order to challenge an order of protection. The state legislature believes it is important enough that people do not have to pay filing fees in order to protect themselves against defendants perhaps who are violent or extremely unsafe. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC


Who is allowed to file a claim in wrongful death case?

Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, LLP

If, unfortunately, you feel that you have to bring a case for someone who was killed as a result of someone else's negligence, maybe it's a family member, a close friend, a spouse. You don't know if you're the right person to bring the lawsuit; it's not your job. You have to get through the grieving process. Contact a plaintiff personal injury lawyer. The consultation is going to be free to you. Take advantage of their expertise, consult with a lawyer and they will guide you through the process of any wrongful death claim. Hello, my name is Mitchell Ashley of Shandell Blitz Blitz & Ashley. We've been helping people for over 30 years when they've been hurt through someone else's negligence. If you've been injured, let us help you.

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attorney: Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, LLP


How much will it cost me to file a wrongful death claim in California?

The Roberts Law Firm

In California, if you've lost a loved one, such as a spouse, a parent, or a child, in an accident caused by the negligence of somebody else, that's called a wrongful death. Most attorneys that handle wrongful death claims will do that on a contingency basis, meaning there will be no fee up front and there will only be a fee paid to the attorney when they make a recovery for the death of your loved one. I'm Jeff Roberts of the Roberts Law Firm, a full service personal law firm in Southern California. If you've been involved in an accident, call us for a free consultation.

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attorney: The Roberts Law Firm


How does a lawyer make it easier for me to file Social Security Disability?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

An attorney can help an individual filing for social security disability because the attorney insulates the individual from that process. Uh, the attorney will do all of the work, uh all of the paperwork involved. They will, we will file the application for you. Uh we will uh complete the forms with you over the telephone or in person. Uh, we will send the forms that are required by Social Security to your doctors for you. Uh, and again, we will complete all the paperwork for you. My name's Eric Chisom of Kantrovitz and Associates. For the last twenty years, we've been representing people in the greater Boston area in matters of workers' compensation, personal injury, and social security disability.

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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.


What is an employment class action lawsuit?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

In the employment contacts a class action law suit is most often times involving wage and hours issues - where your employer hasn’t paid you overtime, or hasn’t paid you time and a half for that overtime, or in the state of New York hasn’t offered you the lunch break and certain deals that you’re entitled to. If that employer has treated a certain group of employees, say all of the secretaries who are paid hourly, the same way you can take certain of those employees and have them be representative of a class, which is the group of secretaries. And that is essentially what an employment related class action is. It can also arise in the discrimination context. But you need to have a class. In other words you need to have a large group of similarly situation people. My name is Walker Harman. I am the managing attorney of the Harman Firm. If you believe that you’ve been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak to you! Please give us a call.

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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.


How expensive to file a class action lawsuit?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

Most class action lawsuits are initiated on a contingency basis. The vast majority of them are contingency, meaning that the client doesn't have to pay any money up front, that the attorneys representing the class get paid when the lawsuit is resolved or settled or tried before jury in some manner. My name is Walker Harman; I'm the managing attorney of the Harman Firm. If you believe you've been a victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.


Why do I need a lawyer to file a Social Security Disability claim?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

Each and every person filing for social security disability benefits should hire an attorney. Number one: Because it doesn't cost them anything. Number two: Because they'll complete the application and all the paperwork for them. And number three: You're gonna want a qualified attorney to go with you to a hearing, should the matter get that far, to appropriately do a direct cross examination of not only yourself, but the medical expert and the vocational expert that the administrative law judge is going to listen to. My name's Eric Chisholm of Kantrovitz & Associates. For the last 20 years, we've been representing people in the greater Boston area in matters of workers' compensation, personal injury, and social security disability.

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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.


Why do I need a lawyer to file a workers' compensation claim?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

The biggest problems that you face in a worker’s compensation case are principally dealing with issues of what they call extent of disability. Initially when someone first gets hurt at work, it’s pretty straightforward – they can’t do the functions of their job. And then if they have an injury that turns out to be more significant, that doesn’t allow them to go back and do their previous line of employment, the question then shifts to can they do any type of a job in the greater open labor market. And what I always like to say is that, without proper representation, that insurance companies and insurance company lawyers will assume anything that they want to assume. My name is attorney Stephen Kantrovitz of Kantrovitz and Associates. For the past twenty years, we’ve been representing individuals in the Greater Boston area in worker’s compensation, personal injury, and social security disability claims.

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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.


How expensive to file a college sexual harassment case?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

If you're a college student and you feel you've been sexually harassed, you might feel you don't have the funds to seek a lawyer's device. Many lawyers will consult, if ever so briefly, with you for free. Many lawyers will take on cases on a contingency basis. There are also free legal services both on campus and off campus in many college environments. I recommend that you use the internet, and you use your school resources to seek out the advice of an attorney who will offer their services, at least initially, for no charge so that you can determine whether or not you have a case against your college. My name is Walker Harman, I'm the managing attorney of The Harman Firm. If you feel you've been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you, please give us a call.

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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.


Is there a statute of limitations on filing a slip and fall lawsuit in New York?

Proner & Proner

If a municipality is involved in a slip and fall case, on a subway or in any city buildings, or on streets and sidewalks, you must present the claim within 90 days. These strict time limits can be the end of a valid claim. So it is important you contact an attorney immediately if you were injured and it wasn't your fault and you believe a municipality is involved so that attorney can preserve the evidence and get you fair compensation by presenting your claim in a timely fashion. I'm Mitchell Proner. If you are looking for an experienced, skilled attorney to represent you or a loved one in New York, contact me today.

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Does everyone qualify for bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Not everybody automatically qualifies to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy. There is a means test which all deters must take in order to establish their eligibility to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy. I'm Stuart Alford, bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. I've been practicing Bancroft law for almost 20 years

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Who's the most typical bankruptcy filer in Massachusetts?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

There is no such thing as the average person filing bankruptcy. Uh, millionaires file bankruptcy. John Conley, the former governor of Texas, filed bankruptcy. Uh, unemployed people file bankruptcy. Uh, doctors and lawyers file bankruptcy. So that, there, there is no average person who files bankruptcy. Hi, I’m Harvey Alford with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. We have 30 years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial start, we offer a free consultation

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


What is the Arizona divorce process?

The Baker Law Firm LLC

In Arizona, the divorce process goes as follows. A petitioner would file a complaint with the Superior Court of Arizona. After filing that complaint, they would serve the respondent, or the other spouse, at which time that person would have 20 days to file a response to the petition for dissolution of marriage. If the person does not file a response, the parties can be divorced in 60 days pursuant to a default decree. If, however, the person files a response, the case will follow a normal trajectory in the Superior Court which could include a settlement conference, arbitration or in some cases, although not many, trial. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over Arizona in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support and parenting time matters.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC


What are the steps to filing for bankruptcy in Massachusetts?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

The first step for filing bankruptcy is to have a consultation with an attorney to see if you qualify, to find out what the benefits of the bankruptcy are going to be. What one should not do, is take unilateral steps such as transferring real estate into another name and things of that nature that often cause problems when you file bankruptcy, things that people do innocently enough but create a problem when they come to file, so they should see the attorney before doing anything. Hi, I'm Harvey Alford with the lawfirm of Alford & Bertrand. We have 30 years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial start, we offer a free consultation.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Is there a statute of limitations on filing a pregnancy discrimination claim in California?

The Schlehr Law Firm

There is a statute of limitations for filing a pregnancy discrimination claim in California. There are actually several statutes of limitations because a woman must first file a complaint with an administrative agency, either the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or with the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing. After filing a complaint with either of these agencies, a woman may request an immediate right to sue and after she receives that right to sue, she has one year to file a complaint in court. My name is Sarah Schlehr of the Schlehr Law Firm. I work to protect California employees from discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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attorney: The Schlehr Law Firm


Will I be able to buy a car after filing for bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Most people who file bankruptcy are able to purchase an automobile subsequent for the filing and discharge of either a chapter seven or a chapter thirteen bankruptcy. I'm Stewart Alford, a bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. I've been practicing bankruptcy law for almost twenty years.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


What is the purpose of the hot gas class action lawsuit?

Girardi & Keese Lawyers

The real purpose of the "Hot Gas Class Action" is for you. I'm not kidding you on this one. You see, let's suppose someone's been cheated out of two hundred dollars a year by these gas stations, or five hundred dollars a year. Obviously, you could never go and file a lawsuit for two hundred dollars, it would cost more than that to file the case. So, the only way that this works is a class action lawsuit in which all the people who've been wronged, namely everybody who buys gas warmer than sixty-two degrees, that there is some remedy for them and that's what this case is all about. To get a remedy for them and I think we're going to do well. My name is Tom Girardi. I'm the senior partner of Girardi-Keese. For the past forty-four years we have helped people in California who have been seriously harmed. I'm very proud of the work we've done and the role that we've played.

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attorney: Girardi & Keese Lawyers


How can I prove sexual orientation discrimination?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

The best way to prove that you've been a victim of sexual orientation discrimination is to file a written, formal complaint with your employer specifically detailing why it is that you believe you are the victim of sexual orientation discrimination. You should also keep a log or a journal of the instances in which you believe you've been the victim of sexual orientation discrimination. Sexual orientation discrimination, like gender discrimination, can be very subtle. It's often the scenario of taking advantage of the perceived weak employee. I found it can take very, very subtle forms over long periods of time. I recommend to employees to write everything down. Every instance. The dates, the times, exactly what happened to them so that if you do need to file a lawsuit, that you have all of that documentation available to provide to your attorney. My name is Walker Harmon. I'm the Managing Attorney of The Harmon Group. If you believe you've been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.


Will I recover my credit after bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

I'd tell people all the time cause that's the one question that's always asked. If you have a job with secure income, you will be surprised how quickly you will recover credit because you have secure income, you don't owe anybody else any money and you are not allowed to file bankruptcy for eight years so are actually considered a good credit risk. Hi, I'm Harvey Alford with the law firm of Alford and Bertram. We have 30 years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial start, we offer a free consultation.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


How common is filing for bankruptcy in Massachusetts?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Bankruptcy has become more common in Massachusetts and the country because of the financial dilemma that we are in right now. Uh, people who have, uh, huge mortgage payments because of the adjustable rate mortgages they signed are being forced into bankruptcy. The unemployment rate, as it goes up, has caused people to file bankruptcy, so unfortunately for people in the working force and for home owners bankruptcy has become quite common. Hi I'm Harvey Alford with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. We have thirty years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial start we offer a free consultation.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


What should I do if I received a foreclosure notice?

Carl E. Person

A foreclosure notice in New York is a summons and complaint in foreclosure. When a person is served with a summons and complain immediately record the date and the circumstances by which you were served, because you only have 20 days from the date of service to file an answer. Make sure you know when the answer is due and then call an attorney, choose an attorney to defend yourself by filing an answer, possibly with counter claims, to be able to assert the reasons why you're defending the foreclosure suit. I'm Carl Person a New York Lawyer and a fighter to keep people in their homes.

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attorney: Carl E. Person


Bankruptcy or a mortgage foreclosure defense?

Carl E. Person

The issue arises whether people should just file for bankruptcy or deal with a foreclosure action. My feeling is that if you have two options, don't use both of them at one time. I think there's an orderly progression. I think, on one hand, fight the foreclosure and if that doesn't work, then deal with bankruptcy. But I view the foreclosure proceeding as the first thing to do and I urge people to plan ahead and kick off the foreclosure by stopping payment when you know that you won't be able to pay any longer. I'm Carl Person, a New York lawyer and a fighter to keep people in their homes.

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attorney: Carl E. Person


What is my 2nd line of defense against mortgage foreclosure?

Carl E. Person

The second line of defense in a mortgage foreclosure situation is to retain an attorney to file an answer, and do so within 20 days after the summons and complaint have been served. This is critical. It is easy to defend a foreclosure action if you do the defense in a timely basis. It is exceedingly costly and difficult if you have allowed the defense to go by the boards. Don't do it. Defend the action, hire the attorney, pay the money, and you will be sitting a lot better than if you let it go until later and then try to resurrect your situation. I am Carl Person, a New York lawyer and a fighter to keep people in their homes.

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attorney: Carl E. Person


What is an attorneys role in an order of protection in Arizona?

The Baker Law Firm LLC

Luckily, the role that an attorney plays involving a restraining order or an order of protection, is that an attorney will immediately file a notice of appearance, will immediately request a hearing, and attempt to have that order of protection either removed for the defendant, or affirmed for the plaintiff, depending on who the client is for our firm. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC


What medical errors can lead to prostate cancer?

Steven E. North

Prostate Cancer is a peculiar type of cancer, in that there are standard tests that are done. Screening tests to see whether there is an additional cancer. The PSA test, is the usual test there's a Pre-PSA test also done and there's a whole level of 4.0's the cut off point when caution needs to be exerted by the physician. And I've seen cases where the prostate has gone, the PSA has gone as high as 18 and the doctors for some reason just over look it and they don't see it. The report gets in the doctor's file. The patient is never contacted, and then when symptoms really start developing, it's too late. I'm Steven North. I specialize in medical malpractice litigation. My office is located in a town house, in the upper east side of Manhattan. We welcome your call.

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attorney: Steven E. North


What is chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Chapter thirteen bankruptcy is available, number one, for somebody who has mortgage arrears that they cannot pay, that their house is being foreclosed. And it allows them to do two things. One pay the mortgage arrears over a period of five years. It also allows them to pay only a portion of their unsecured debt, such as credit card debt, often as low as ten percent. Chapter thirteen is also available for people whose income is too high to allow them to file a chapter seven. Hi, I’m Harvey Alford with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand. We have thirty years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial start, we offer a free consultation.

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Can I keep my house in a Massachusetts bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Almost all of our clients keep their house in a bankruptcy. There's a Homestead Act in Massachusetts if you've been living in a house long enough. You're entitled to protect up to 500,000 in equity if you file a bankruptcy, but that doesn't apply to everybody, it depends how long you been in the house. All the more reason to consult an attorney as soon as the thought of bankruptcy crosses your mind, just make sure number one, that your house is protected number two, that you have a Homestead filed, that if you're within that protection range of protection you keep your house as long as you make your mortgage payments. Hi, I'm Harvey Alford of with the law firm of ALFORD & BERTRAND. We have thirty years expertise in the area of bankruptcy. If you feel you need a fresh financial stock,we offer free consultation.

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How can a loan modification lawyer help me?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

A loan modification lawyer can help a client get the best loan modification possible because only a lawyer can enforce that right to a loan modification under the new California civil code section the California loan modification law. If the borrower or loan modification company asks the lender to give them the new loan that's all they can do is ask for the loan.The loan modification lawyer can ask for the loan and if the loan modification is not given the loan modification lawyer can then file a lawsuit in the court and enforce the right that the borrower has the right to a loan modification. My name is Damien Nassiri and I'm a partner in Howard Nassiri. We're based in Southern California we help people save their homes if you've been the victim of a predatory loan you're facing foreclosure give us a call.

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Does a bank have to modify my loan in California?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

A bank will have to modify a loan now in California because of the California Loan Modification Law. If the borrower meets certain criteria, for instance the loan is orginated between 2003 and 2007 and its a loan on their primary residence, the lenders will have to give a loan modification if the borrower can afford to make a payment on the loan that will reap the lender more money than a foreclosure would. Now a lot of times you're going to have to file a law suit because the lenders aren't listening a lot of times. My name is Damien Nesery. I'm a partner in the law firm of Howard Nesery. We're based in Southern California and we help people save their homes. If you've been the victim of a predatory loan or you're facing foreclosure give us a call.

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How can a predatory lending attorney help?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

A Predatory Lending Attorney can help you because a Predatory Lending attorney can enforce your right to get a new loan. The attorney can negotiate with the lender. A lot of times the lenders are not gonna listen. They are going hope that you go away. But if you have an attorney you can file a lawsuit and once that lender gets served with the lawsuit then they cant run anymore. They gotta step up to the table and its your loan. If you qualify under specially this new California loan modification law then you could be entitled to get a new loan from the lender. My name is Damien Nassiri. I am a partner in a law firm called Howard Nassiri. We are based in Southern California and we help people save their homes. If you have been a victim of Predatory loan or you are facing foreclosure, give us a call.

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Will I have to go to court for my predatory lending case?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

You may not have to go to court to get your predatory lending case resolved. A few go see a good attorney. A good attorney will be able to negotiate with the lender and hopefully get your loan modified or get your loan restructured, sooner rather than later. However, that same attorney will be ready to go and filed the lawsuit if the case calls for it. A lot of times, lenders will not respond to the attorney's request for a loan modification and in that case there's no choice but to file a lawsuit to get what you deserve under the law. My name is Daiman Nassiri. I'm a partner in the law firm Howard/Nassiri, we're based in Southern California and we help people save their homes. If you've been the victim of a predatory loan or you're facing foreclosure, give us a call.

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Who best qualifies for a loan modification?

Carl E. Person

The person who best qualifies for a loan modification agreement in New York is somebody that is asking for a very slight change and who is capable of paying everything that they promise in the new agreement to pay. But that is not what people want who are facing a huge increase in the monthly payment. They want a huge decrease in the monthly payment. Somewhere between a small amount and a huge amount of decrease is where the negotiations lie. The bank may only be willing to reduce it by $750 a month and the borrower may want a $1,500 reduction per month, so if they can't reach an agreement then court will be the one, once the bank goes into court and you file an answer defending the foreclosure action, the bank is more apt to accept the more onerous agreement. I'm Carl Person. I'm a New York lawyer and my job is to help people stay in their homes.

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Are lawsuits from motorcycle accidents common in New York?

Proner & Proner

Motorcycle accident lawsuits are a rarity just because of the...most vehicles on the road are not motorcycles. But when a motorcyclist is injured in an accident, more often then not, to get fair compensation, they are going to have to file a lawsuit because the insurance carrier or the person that is paying out on the claim, they think that the motorcyclist, just by virtue of the fact that they're on a motorcycle, signifies that they are at fault. Even though the motorcyclist did nothing wrong to cause the injuries that they sustained which may be catastrophic. So to get a fair shake, the motorcyclist has to go to court to get fair compensation for the injuries they sustained. I'm Mitchell Proner. If you're looking for and experienced, skilled attorney to represent you or a loved one in New York, contact me today.

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Do most motorcycle accident cases in California settle or go to court?

The Roberts Law Firm

Many of my clients who come to me that have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Southern California; they ask me, “Am I going to have to file a lawsuit? Will this have to go to trial?” And I explain to them, “No, it’s very unusual for a case to ever go to trial.” About ninety percent of all motorcycle accidents in Southern California are settled before a lawsuit even needs to be filed, and far less ever go to trial. I’m Jeff Roberts of the Roberts Law firm, a full service personal injury law firm in Southern California. If you’ve been involved in an accident, call us for a free consultation.

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Can I return to work later after receiving Social Security Disability?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

If you're receiving Social Security disability benefits and it's your intent to return to work, you do have a nine month trial work period. If you do return to work, and your return to work lasts longer than nine months then your return is successful and you'll no longer be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. If your return to work is less than nine months, then your return to work will be deemed unsuccessful and you will continue to receive Social Security disability benefits without having to file another application. My name is Erik Chisolm of Kantrovitz and Associates. For the last twenty years, we've been representing people in the Greater Boston area in matters of worker's compensation, personal injury and Social Security disability.

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What is an arbitration clause in an employment agreement?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

An arbitration clause is a clause in an employment agreement, or often these days in an employee handbook that binds an employee to arbitrate their disputes, and prohibits them forever from filing a lawsuit in court. In some instances, the employee doesn't have a choice. If it's in the employee handbook, and you're asked to countersign handbook, you have created a contractual relationship with the employer, and you're bound by arbitration. If you're negotiating your own contract, you can perhaps negotiate the arbitration clause out of the contract. It's important because it limits your ability to go after your employer and you have to arbitrate your dispute, and you cannot file a lawsuit in court, and you cannot have a jury of your peers judge the facts of your case. You're giving up that right. It's a very important right in the United States. My name is Walker Harman. I'm the managing attorney of The Harman Firm. If you believe you've been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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How can I prove that I'm being sexually harassed?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

The best way to prove that you've been sexually harassed is to keep documentation of what you believe to be sexual harassment and ultimately provide that to your attorney. You need to file a formal, written complaint with your company. You need to keep a copy of it. If you email it, email a copy to your personal account. Also, keep a log. If the conduct continues, if someone's harassing you on a daily basis, keep a journal of it; the dates, the times, the places. Your attorney will want that information in order to help you build your case of sexual harassment against your employer. My name is Walker Harman. I'm the managing attorney of the Harman Firm. if you believe you've been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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What to do if I'm the victim of gender discrimination?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

If you believe you’re the victim of gender discrimination, as in most instances, the first thing you should do is put your complaint in writing and file it with the Human Resource department or some other supervisor or office manager within your company. The important thing about a complaint of gender discrimination is that you be as specific as possible. Why is it that you believe that you were subject to gender discrimination? You need to provide particulars. It’s a subtle type of discrimination and it will be more easily assessed by the company, and a potential attorney, if you provide as much detail as possible. My name is Walker Harman. I’m the managing attorney of the Harman firm. If you believe you’ve been a victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you! Please give us a call.

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What's the wrong way to deal with workplace discrimination?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

The number one mistake someone can make if they think they’re being discriminated against in the workplace is to, um, not immediately file a written complaint about it. Allowing it to persist even for a few days is a mistake. Uh, you should immediately go to a supervisor, or to the human resource department, or to an office manager, and put that complaint, um, about discrimination in writing and keep a copy of it. If you email it, send a copy to your home email address. Don’t assume that you’ll at some time later get a copy of it. Often times employer’s think to lose them. My name is Walker Harman. I’m the managing attorney of The Harman Firm. If you believe you’ve been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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How can I prove gender discrimination in New York?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

Often various types of employment discrimination, gender discrimination, is often more difficult to prove. If you believe you are the victim of gender discrimination, you should in the first instance put your complaint in writing and file it with the human resources department or supervisor, and you should probably contact an attorney to, um, have a full assessment of, um, whether you are a victim of gender discrimination. Um, the important thing is that men and women can be the victim of gender discrimination, and, um, so it-, it’s a difficult thing for an individual I think to assess on their own and I really think you need to contact an attorney and have a consultation. My name is Walker Harman. I’m the managing attorney of The Harman Firm. If you believe you’ve been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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Can I negotiate a loan modification myself?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

Anyone can negotiate a loan modification. The problem is, is that these lenders are so bombarded -- and they are still a little bit reluctant to give the loan modification -- that a lot of times the borrower can the runaround. And the borrower will submit a loan modification application, and the lender never calls them back. Or if they do the lender gives them bad news because their house is worth less than what they owe. And so they give - they tell them they can't get the loan modification. What a lawyer can do is step in and enforce that right. A lawyer can file a lawsuit under the new California loan modification law and have the judge order the loan modification. My name is Damien (sp?) Nassiri. I am a partner in the lawfirm Howard Nassiri. We are based in southern California, and we help people save their homes. If you have been the victim of a predatory loan or you are facing foreclosure, give us a call.

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Can a predatory lending lawsuit prevent foreciosure?

Howard | Nassiri, LLP

It's possible to stop a foreclosure sale with a predatory lending lawsuit. It will be up to the judge's discretion. The judge will have discretion to stop a foreclosure sale if the judge believes that this case has merit, and that the borrower deserves a loan modification that they can afford. A lot of times, before we file a lawsuit we are able to negotiate with the lender, and the lender chooses to stop the foreclosure sale because they understand that an attorney is involved and that an attorney is trying to negotiate a loan modification that will result in a favorable outcome to the lender because the lender will now have a performing loan with a homeowner who's making a payment, which is better than no payment. My name is Damien Nassiri. I'm a partner in the law firm, Howard Nassiri. We're based in Southern California, and we help people save their homes. If you've been the victim of a predatory loan or you're facing foreclosure, give us a call.

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What should I do if I'm being sexually harassed?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

If you believe you're being sexually harassed, the most important thing to do is to let the person who you believe is sexually harassing you know that the conduct is unwanted. Because someone cannot be held accountable for, um, conduct that they're not aware of that is, um, disapproving to another person. You've got to let them know you don't like it. The second thing is you've got to let the employer know because if you're going to hold them liable for their employee's conduct, say your boss, you've got to let the company know. So you need to go to HR, you need to file a report, you need to put it in writing, and you need to keep a copy of it. [Um] It's difficult in the first instance to know whether you're being sexually harassed but if you feel you are, let the person know you don't like it, let the company know that the person is doing something that you don't like. My name is Walker Harmon. I'm the managing attorney of the Harmon Firm. If you believe you've been the victim of illegal employment discrimination, we are eager to speak with you. Please give us a call.

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