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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


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


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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Who is the average person filing for bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

There is no average bankrupt debtor. People from all walks of life are affected by financial crisis and find that bankruptcy provides them with the particular relief that they need for their problems. I'm Stuart Alford, a bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford & Bertrand. I've been practicing bankruptcy law for almost twenty years

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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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What is the biggest mistake people make when filing a pregnancy discrimination complaint?

The Schlehr Law Firm

The main mistake that people make when filing a pregnancy discrimination complaint in the workplace is that they wait too long. You want to make your complaint as soon as you feel that there is any sort of discrimination relating to your pregnancy. And you want to make sure that you complain in writing either to your manager or to human resources. The writing does not have to be extremely formal, but it should be written, whether via email or via a letter, to your employer to make clear your complaint. 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


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


Is there a statute of limitations on lawsuits against the state or city?

Shandell, Blitz, Blitz & Ashley, LLP

If you trip and fall and it’s the fault of the city or the state, there are certain statute limitaition periods, times within which you must bring your lawsuit and those are specific to NY city or municipality or to the state, and they’re different. You as the person who fell are never going to know what those are. You have to contact the lawyer, the plainest personal injury lawyer. It’s their job to know what those limitation periods are. The consultations are free, so take advantage of them, call the lawyer. Hello, my name is Mitchell Ashley, of Shandell, Blitz, Blitz and Ashley. We’ve been helping people for over thirty 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


Should I handle my car accident claim myself?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

The most important thing to remember is that an insurance company is not looking out for your best interest. You should hire an attorney. What is important is that you hire an attorney that's experienced in this area of law. You don't want to hire an attorney that practices real estate law or trust law or corporate law. You need to find an attorney that handles personal injury law. Statistics prove that settlements that are negotiated by an attorney will net a client more than settlements negotiated by the client himself or herself. My name is Guy Montalbano of Kantrovitz & Associates. We've been helping people in the greater Boston area with automobile accident claims, workers' compensation, Social Security disability claims for the last 20 years.

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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.


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 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


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


When should I consult an attorney regarding bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy or if you have questions about bankruptcy you should consult an attorney rather than go it alone. If you're receiving phone calls at home from creditors or if you are more than one payment behind on your mortgage, you should consult with an attorney immediately. 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


What will bankruptcy protect me from?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

The filing of a bankruptcy petition will protect you from creditor action. It will protect you from phone calls. It will protect you from law suits. It will protect you from foreclosure. It will protect you from repossession. 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


What happens to student loans in a bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

Student loans are almost never discharged by the filing of a bankruptcy. The only instance in which students loans would be discharged would be a showing of extraordinary hardship, in a hearing before a bankruptcy judge. 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


What's the difference between chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

The chapter seven bankruptcy is a much shorter process which involves the filing of a bankruptcy participation, a meeting with a trusty and a subsequent discharge of dept. A chapter thirteen bankruptcy is a process which can last any where from three to five years and involves the repayment of at least part of your dept. I'm Stewart Alford a bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Alford and Bertrand I have been practicing bankruptcy law for almost twenty year's.

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attorney: Alford & Bertrand, LLC


Can I keep my car after a bankruptcy?

Alford & Bertrand, LLC

If you are filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy and you wish to keep your car and you can afford to make the payments and you are up to date on your payments, you can keep your car as long as the car is an exempt asset. If your car happens to be a Maserati, and it's worth $50,000, it may be a serious issue. So, sometimes it depends on how much the car is worth. Hi, I'm Harvey Alford, with the law firm of Alford a& 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


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 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


How long do I have to respond to a foreclosure notice in NY?

Carl E. Person

When a person is sued for foreclosure, they receive a summons and complaint, and a person has 20 days in which to answer by filing an answer in court. So, you have a 20 day period after the service of a summons and complaint. There are some exceptions that make it a little bit longer, but don't rely on exceptions. Think of 20 days. And that's not 20 business days, it's 20 days. 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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How difficult is applying for Social Security Disability?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

Filing for Social Security Disability benefits is a very painstaking process, uh, really in terms of length. At times it can be up to two years for someone to be awarded Social Security Disabality benefits. The application, in and of itself, is a very involved process. There's an inordinate amount of paperwork involved, uh, a large number of questions, a large number of forms, uh, the people generally just get overwhelmed by. My name is Eric 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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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, 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.


What will it cost to hire a lawyer to help with my Social Security Disability claim?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

One of the great things about filing for social security disability is that it doesn't cost you anything to hire an attorney up-front. The fee agreement is relatively straightforward and thankfully set by statute. It's twenty-five percent of your retroactive benefits or fifty-three hundred dollars, whichever is less. My name's Eric Chisham 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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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.


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.


When should I get a lawyer involved in a Social Security Disability claim?

Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.

You should hire an attorney from the onset when you’re filing for social security disability claims because the attorney will complete all the paperwork for you. The attorney will gather and review all your medical records for you. The attorney will send out the necessary forms to your doctors that an individual without an attorney wouldn’t normally know to do. My name’s Eric Chism 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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attorney: Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C.


Are pregnancy discrimination lawsuits common in California?

The Schlehr Law Firm

Pregnancy discrimination lawsuits are becoming more common in California. In part, this is because California has more expansive laws than federal law in regards to pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. In addition, more women are becoming aware of their rights in the workplace and are becoming more proactive about protecting and enforcing their rights by filing lawsuits in court when they're discriminated against because of pregnancy. 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


How much will a DUI lawyer cost me in California?

The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.

A qualified DUI attorney will provide you with a free consultation, so that you and the attorney can sit down and go through the particulars of your case. If you were working with our office there’s a different fee if you’re involved with a first time DUI or if you’ve been involved with a felony filing and somebody has been severely injured based on an automobile accident. If you meet with us, we will discuss the particulars of your case and what we believe we’ll be able to do for you, at the rate that we will charge for your case. I’m Virginia Landry. For the last 19 years in Orange County, I’ve helped when bad things happen to good people. If you’ve been arrested for DUI, please call.

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attorney: The Law Offices of Virginia L Landry, Inc.


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 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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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.


What should I NOT DO when being sexually harassed?

The Harman Firm, P.C.

The number one mistake in New York that employees make when they think that they are being sexually harassed, is not to tell anyone. To not even tell the person who is sexually harassing them that they don't like the treatment, the conduct of the behavior and let it persist for a period of time such that the person might argue - well you know she was laughing at the jokes for months, how come the jokes are now offensive? You need to let the person know you don't like what is going on, you don't like the conduct, you don't like the jokes, you don't like the emails. And the second biggest mistake, in my opinion, is not letting the company know. Not filing a formal written complaint and keeping a copy. my name is Walker Harman. I am 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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attorney: The Harman Firm, P.C.