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| Length of time it takes to paid after court case | 10/20/2009 | Jason Barnette, Esq. |
Q: I would like to know how long it usually takes to be paid the money owed after winning a case ...
A: Dillon: Unfortunately, that is an impossible question for me to answer. I would say typically a ...
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| My Mother's Estate | 10/20/2009 | Jason Barnette, Esq. |
Q: Jason, Thank you for taking the time for this. I, too, am an All Expert volunteer in Antique ...
A: Skip: I wouldn't open a can of worms by involving law enforcement. Quite frankly, they probably ...
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| Youtube Copyright Question with Book Interpretation | 10/9/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: I've seen many people teach things on Youtube, basic tutorials regarding software and hobbies, ...
A: Sorry, but this is outside my area of practice. I would suggest first that you look in the local ...
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| Are you able to help? | 10/1/2009 | Jason Barnette, Esq. |
Q: I realize that this isn't a civil matter but I was unable to find a All experts listing for criminal ...
A: Mel and Guyna: No, an inmate cannot be incarcerated without formal charges being brought against ...
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| injunction against non-profit | 9/16/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: Three years ago we founded a small non-profit organization to assist lower income individuals with ...
A: Since I don't what state you are in, I can't give you a definite question. However, my first thought ...
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| Retalliation from reporting sexual harassment | 9/13/2009 | Jason Barnette, Esq. |
Q: Was an employee for 7 years, and never had a bad report. I reported sexual harassment from a ...
A: Becky: Yes, you would have a viable case against your former employer under the EEOC regulations ...
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| lawyer for novels? | 9/3/2009 | Jason Barnette, Esq. |
Q: I once read that instead of getting an agent when you write a book, you can have a lawyer negotiate ...
A: Demetrius: Lawyers have always served as agents. It is a new phenomenon wherein an agent isn't an ...
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| Discrimination/retaliation at work | 8/29/2009 | Jason Barnette, Esq. |
Q: my mother was dyeing in the hospital and when an emergency would arise I would have to go to the ...
A: Debbie: It smells of age discrimination to me. Again, consult an attorney in your state or us if ...
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| Faulty Workmanshiop Claimed | 8/10/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: I own a small motorcycle repair shop. An individual had his clutch repaired. He came back stating ...
A: It depends on who makes the better presentation if the matter goes to court. You should get an ...
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| Personal injuries fraud/mill | 8/2/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: what should I do if I have reason to believe a law office is conducting insurance claim, personal ...
A: You should contact your liability insurance carrier ASAP. It will pay for an attorney to represent ...
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| Lawsuits regarding gifts | 7/28/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: alright i live in Arizona and me and my last girlfriend had a messy breakup. Well for my last ...
A: Since I only practice in GA, I am going to defer to an AZ lawyer's opinion. The general rule is that ...
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| Use of Attorney Business Card | 7/28/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: Is it typical or even legal for an attorney client to use the attorney's business card as a scare ...
A: I'm not sure what type of scare tactic you are referring to. I routinely give my card to clients and ...
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| loan versus gift - proof required | 7/27/2009 | Charles W. Field |
Q: My daughter dated a young man who entered the military. We didn't know it at the time, but he had ...
A: In most commercial settings, a loan can be proven by, e.g., a promissory note to the bank. However, ...
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| Do attorneys avoid cases against non profits? | 6/27/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I was terminated due to complaints that I made (in a recorded meeting) regarding illegal employment ...
A: Tammy: That could be the case but, I doubt it. It is more likely that you're simply running into ...
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| wrongful termination | 6/27/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: i was fired back in 2005 at my job at kroger. they lied and said i quit. the reason i was fired ...
A: J.: Yes, you have many options. You can file complaints with the EEOC if you feel that you were ...
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| Real Estate Small Claims | 6/23/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: We purchased a foreclosed house in May of 2008 that was listed as having city sewer. Because of the ...
A: Becky: Yes and yes. You do have a case for misrepresentation however, if they have an attorney and ...
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| wrongful termination | 6/20/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: i took a math test in 1988 to get into the electrical union and the union forge my name on the math ...
A: Gary: Unfortunately, it is very doubtful that any suit you would file wouldn't be dismissed because ...
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| How to find a premier attorney? | 6/13/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: My husband, young son, and I recently moved to Connecticut where my husband has taken a job as a ...
A: Jessica: You first need to find an attorney in CT, not NY because that is not where any misconduct ...
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| unfair illegal? termination | 6/9/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: Please help! My boss was terminated for "accountability". A few months back he was forced to ...
A: Amy: Contact our office insofar as Barnette Law Office, LLC, will soon be licensed in the Eastern ...
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| Money owed after resignation | 5/27/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: Jason, I resigned from the company I worked for effective May 15, 2009. The company still owes me ...
A: Alex: Not really unless it is prescribed in your employment contract, if any. However, a ...
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| can they do that? | 5/27/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I dont know if you can answer this but I have a question of how far an empolyer can go to make sure ...
A: Sarah: No, they are not legally allowed to do this insofar as it promotes a hostile work ...
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| lawyer's m/practice and judgment against me | 5/23/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: Jason, I lost a tooth after a dentist convinced me to perform a root-canal on (assymptomatic) tooth ...
A: Vlad: This is a very complex question which the answer thereto will be contingent upon your ...
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| Smashed Electric Gate. | 5/22/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: for taking the time to review my question. About eight weeks ago a Gardner for a partial owner of ...
A: TJF: I would file a claim against the gardner's auto insurance and/or his liability insurance for ...
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| Immunity Laws | 5/15/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: Can you explain to me the difference between sovereign immunity and statutory immunity. I hope this ...
A: John: Sovereign immunity is reserved as a defense for governmental immunity. Most federal, state, ...
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| Do I have a case? | 5/14/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I need help with my case suing for false accusations, and I believe their agencies can face several ...
A: K. Kenneth Hoffman is a very good attorney in Florida. Look him up and told him that we thought he ...
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| Loan | 5/11/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I was dating this guy and his mom passed away. he needed to borrow $700. I had just gotten my income ...
A: Latoya: Looks as though you're going to have to sue him. I would suggest small claims court if you ...
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| Statute of limitations | 5/8/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I was served the other month a summons related to an uninsured auto accident I was in back in Sept. ...
A: Jeff: I have never seen this argument presented but, I do believe that you're correct in your ...
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| Do I have a case? | 5/6/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I need help with my case suing for false accusations, and I believe their agencies can face several ...
A: Ms. Sinclair: Do you reside in Tennessee? If so, feel free to contact us directly insofar as this ...
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| Discrimination | 5/6/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: is it considered discrimination, if your boss fire's you because you tell her that you are going to ...
A: Stacey: Maybe, depending on the facts involved but, it would certainly violate the Whistle Blower ...
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| home owner board of directors | 4/27/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: The unit next to me is rented and the renters do not clean up after their dog, the dog has tore up ...
A: Paul: I would first advise you to notice them in writing. If that doesn't work, file a private ...
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| No bonus after termination | 4/21/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I'm asking a question on behalf of my husband. He was recently terminated from his job, he had ...
A: Anna: You likely need to consult with an attorney. If you're in Tennessee, we may be able to ...
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| defamation | 4/20/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: If someone sought to have a warrant issued at a hearing with a magistrate judge on aggravated ...
A: Crystal: Generally, no insofar as spoken words in a judicial proceeding are not permitted to later ...
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| advertising claims | 4/17/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I'm a marketing professional. One of my clients is a phone company that backs various citizen causes ...
A: Tim: I tend to agree with you but, for your sake, defer to in-house counsel. Jason Barnette ...
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| Employment Law | 4/8/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: We reside in Florida and I know you are in Tennessee and may not be able to give me specifics but ...
A: Renee: You may have a potential breach of contract claim and perhaps, some employment ...
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| lawsuit | 4/3/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: My husband left his job nearly two months ago, the business was struggling and he was afraid of ...
A: Brit: It sounds as though you and your husband need to retain representation in order to protect ...
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| Question about job dismissal | 3/26/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I work for a government contract company, and my assignment is in a government lab. I have an ...
A: Mike: To me it smells of retaliation which is illegal under most state law and certainly is under ...
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| Car Issue | 3/23/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I recently had a rebuilt engine put into my car. There were no problems prior to me taking it in. ...
A: Matthew: You could sue for negligence and breach of contract but, it would be hard to preponderate ...
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| Possible Layoff | 3/19/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: A co-worker was brought into the shop 1 year ago from the field because he was injured on the job ...
A: Mike: It seems that the aforesaid company may be losing money due to the recession and may perhaps ...
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| Co-Worker dispute | 3/17/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: I was wondering if another co-worker is causing a harrassing environment and is then heard in front ...
A: Valerie: Litigaton or an administrative complaint seems to be the only recourse. We at Barnette ...
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| Extended case | 3/14/2009 | Jason Barnette |
Q: Mr. Barnette. One of my relatives has filed a lawsuit upon us, for a rather trivial matter. ...
A: Jack: Yes, consult with your attorney. I am simply not familiar enough with California law to ...
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