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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Formation for New York on
Q: Can I open my llc (I am a psychotherapist) in New York with a P.O. Box address from UPS?

I am a licensed LCSW. I want to start a private practice. I am trying to form an LLC for my business. Can I use the postal address that UPS provided me (which is a street address) as my address for starting this LLC, or do I need a physical address? I will not be conducting in-person therapy,... Read more »

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel answered on Aug 3, 2021

What most people do is use the physical address of the UPS Store, and call your box number your "suite". Just work it out with the owner to put that mail in your box.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Am I violating a non-poach if former coworker approached me?

I am in accounting and last week I left a job with a software company to join a hospitality company. A former coworker I used to supervise had asked when I was leaving where I was going. I told him and nothing else was discussed. When I started at my new company he texted me and said he had applied... Read more »

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert answered on Aug 3, 2021

The answer to this question depends on the specific language used in your non-compete with regard to the solicitation of employees. If your former employer contends that you violated your agreement, you should reach out to a Colorado employment attorney for a consultation and review of your... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Business Law for Georgia on
Q: I owe my salon owner a lump sum that i signed and agreed to pay on august 1, but i don’t have the money yet. What to do?

My kids father and i split up so I’m moving to another city with my kids by force to live with my family. Which caused me a great setback.

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert answered on Aug 3, 2021

You should reach out to the salon owner and explain your situation. If you can't pay the money owed in a lump sum, it may be possible to work out a payment plan where you pay in multiple installments.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Business Law for Idaho on
Q: what kind of lawyer am i looking for. idaho bad car from a dealer

i know idaho is not consumer friendly but if i bought the car as is and my contract states if a written warranty is given then implied and express warranty can not be waived. the car has frame damage power steering has failed twice the car was not able to be driven for almost a month 3 days after... Read more »

Kevin M Rogers
Kevin M Rogers answered on Aug 2, 2021

The warranty that CANNOT be waived is the warranty that the "car will be fit for the purpose it was intended." If you bought the car "AS IS," did you ask any questions? Did you ask to have the car overnight to have a mechanic look at it? You also mentioned your question as a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: I need information on what to include in a contract between judges and production company for a TV show (like The Voice)
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron answered on Aug 2, 2021

That is not a do-it-yourself project. While you are not required to hire an attorney to draft the contract, you would be extremely unwise not to do so.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Banking for Ohio on
Q: Can a contract clause absolutely eliminate or waive a citizen's right to a trial by jury?

I have noticed this clause in many end user agreements such as computer and phone software, product and service warranty terms, various financial applications, etc. It is always one-sided (written by the provider) and directed at the buyer. Sometimes these terms include mandatory use of a (or... Read more »

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap answered on Aug 2, 2021

Right to a jury applies to criminal matters, not civil cases like business contracts. Rights to a jury in civil cases depend on state law, and can usually be waived as a matter of contract. That's why those waivers appear in so many business contracts.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Collections for Florida on
Q: What is the best way to negotiate unsecured debt lawsuit with the original Bank? I cant afford a lawyer

I have no assets that can be taken and no money.Im not working and applied for SS disability as it will be my only income when received Im 59 y old.How can I get the lowest possible agreement with the bank.I do not want to file bankruptcy.

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman answered on Jul 31, 2021

Once the bank hands the account to the lawyer/law firm, you should deal with the law firm. Call them and tell them you want to negotiate a payment plan. You will have to offer them an amount that makes sense in relation to the debt. $25 a month on a $5,000 debt is silly, as an example. (If they... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I was deceived in a business transaction and signed two titles to vehicles I owned for someone to sell on consignment.

I sent two trailers out of state to a trailer dealer who is going to sell them on consignment and sent the signed titles. He had promised he was going to pay me and has not. I don’t know if he sold them but he was supposed to pay me nonetheless for the trailers at delivery and he did not. There... Read more »

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro answered on Jul 30, 2021

This does not appear to be a criminal case…it is a civil law issue in contracts…you should immediately communicate you desire not to sell these trailers to the consigned.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Consumer Law for California on
Q: Can a person who sells her auctioneer services conduct business and hold auctions if the company isn't bonded by the sos

If she cannot legally provide or sell her services to another because she isn't properly bonded, then wouldn't any auctions she's held be illegal to do and void any contracts between her and the buyers of said illegal (fraudulent) auctions?

Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer answered on Jul 30, 2021

This sounds like a matter of government regulation. That would be between her and state licensing agency. She will likely face a fine. It should not affect the validity of the auction sales.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: Our daughter in law borrowed our car and totaled it. There was no collision coverage. The tow company is coming after us

To pay the bills for towing and storage. They have threatened a lien on our drivers license. Are we legally obligated to pay?

Linda Liang
Linda Liang answered on Jul 30, 2021

A car owner is strictly vicariously liable if the driver's negligence causes your damages in a Florida crash. This law is called the dangerous instrumentality doctrine. You could also be held liable for negligent entrusting your vehicle, if your daughter is in no good condition to drive a car... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for Florida on
Q: Do software company's have any obligation to support perpetual license holders?

I have a perpetual license for an industry specific design software. We've always been forced to pay a yearly maintenance/support fee. Even if we missed a year becasue we didn't need it, they'd back charge us when we wanted to re-institute the support. Now the company has moved to a... Read more »

Keith Kanouse
Keith Kanouse answered on Jul 30, 2021

This article should give you more information as to whether the software company can terminate the contract.

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=4820f348-4540-4179-a754-6809061bab0c

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Health Care Law for Alabama on
Q: I am a professional that had an agreement with an attorney to provide expert medical testimony.

At one point in our work, one of the attorneys (whom I was working for the benefit of) threatened me with litigation because I did not return his/her phone call, and it had only been 36 hours since their request for me to call them. I notified that attorney in reply that I felt this behavior was... Read more »

Amanda B Cook
Amanda B Cook answered on Jul 29, 2021

If you want to get out of the contract, then you should take the written agreement to a contract attorney who works in a different area than the attorney you are having trouble with, and see what they have to say about the terms.

If you feel the conduct was unbecoming of an attorney enough...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Illinois on
Q: I am investing in two cannabis farms, one in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. We need a lawyer to look over contracts

And make sure we are asking the right questions

Steve McCann
Steve McCann answered on Jul 29, 2021

Certainly. Many of us have experience in reviewing such contracts, and would be happy to assist in ensuring your interests are protected moving forward.

That being the case, I recommend organizing everything in your possession that is relevant to this matter, including the contracts and all...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Bankruptcy and Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: My wages are being garnished from me forgetting to take my name off the lease that my ex shared. How can I stop this?

I moved out of my apartment after I broke up with an ex a while ago. He stayed. I forgot to take my name of the lease and he can't keep a job, so now the creditors are coming after me. They've garnished my wages and now I can't afford food or gas. Please, what can I do to fix this?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison answered on Jul 29, 2021

File a chapter 7 or Chapter 13 to terminate the garnishment.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Virginia on
Q: I breached an NDA and I got a cease and desist, how can I save my business
Steven Krieger
Steven Krieger answered on Jul 28, 2021

It really depends on the content of the NDA and what you have done. Maybe it wasn't even a breach. You probably want to hire an attorney to review the NDA and the cease and desist letter. I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Maryland on
Q: Hi. I bough a house for $265,000 inn November 2014 with a girlfriend. Her Father actually bought the house outright.

However, he was not put on the deed then or ever. Only myself and girlfriend were on the deed. I was hesitant in buying the house this was as I didn't feel like I was buying the house and didn't have the pride in buying my first home myself. Plus, I did not qualify for the first time home... Read more »

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg answered on Jul 27, 2021

Didn’t I answer this yesterday. When you sign papers, they matter. Let a lawyer review what you sighed… ya’know… like the grown ups. You will likely pay for the review.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Maryland on
Q: I bought a house with a girlfriend in November of 2014. On a side note concerning my girlfriend paying utilities.

Every envelope on the outside in bold all caps red letters read the following, "DELINQUENT NOTICE, PAY IMMEDIATELY OR FACE POTENTIAL UTILITY TURN OFF". One month I finally opened one and there was a substantial amount due because she had not been paying the bill. This similar thing... Read more »

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg answered on Jul 26, 2021

To recap, you need to review the real documents with a real lawyer. And, the next time you "signed a document her Father wrote that stated my signature signified I was off the deed" without reviewing it with a lawyer, you'll get exactly what the document might or might not say. What... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Personal Injury and Banking for California on
Q: My checking account was cleared by the bank of nearly $9,000.00 for a debt that is not mine. The bank will not return $.

Debt belongs to ex husband. Debt was granted and incurred post divorce by 2 years. Divorced 2015, his alleged debt was applied for in 2017 and (per the ex) . Both myself and my ex have tried prior to this to remove his name from the account but WF gave us a terrible time and couldn’t figure it... Read more »

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich answered on Jul 26, 2021

You need to call and speak to a lawyer right away. This is not something you can resolve by posting on this forum. You will likely need to hire an attorney to have this resolved.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Rights, Education Law and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: Can my private university mandate me to get vaccinated after I’ve been accepted, paid money, and told me that I don’t?

They told us we did NOT have to get vaccinated then an hour later told us that we DO need to get vaccinated against COVID-19. I was accepted for a month and a half with a down payment before I was informed that I needed to get the COVID vaccine, so now it’s crunch time and I either get the shot... Read more »

Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles answered on Jul 26, 2021

I have not personally looked up the resources, but it is my understanding that the vaccine has not received final approval from the FDA.

The emergency use of an unapproved medicine is covered by 21 U.S. Code § 360bbb–3 - Authorization for medical products for use in emergencies. A...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can someone2 do?

If someone1 sold their property to someone2 , and someone1 went to the judge and said that someone2 had stole property ??

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux answered on Jul 26, 2021

Get a criminal attorney.

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