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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: What can a defendant do about a court appointed lawyer who never contacts me or responds to emails ?

You email judge but he refuses to reassign another one. Calling the BAR doesnt help my case, n wld only piss them off. Im not looking to file a complaint, i just want a lawyer who's not disgruntled. I understand that im just another case to them, but for someone whos never been caught up in... Read more »

Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers answered on Dec 1, 2021

Well you actually seem to be complaining about someone who probably isn't even your lawyer anymore. I say this because the way you describe your legal situation, that first court-appointed lawyer probably has withdrawn as counsel in your case and he probably feels like it would be improper for... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Ohk. 5years I've been with Matthew in total. First 2 years we lived in the same house as his grandparents.

I claimed they had mold, they told me I had to get a mental evaluation or I'd be evicted I knew I wasn't crazy refused and was evicted. Shortly later I was let back into the residence. For about another year I was called crazy this and that so went to FL. For mental rehabilitation. So... Read more »

Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers answered on Dec 1, 2021

Well, here's the problem. You haven't asked a question or sought any legal analysis from us. I really don't like to assume that I can read your mind and determine what is is you want to know. However, if you want to know whether you can be kicked out of this residence, then the... Read more »

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Q: Listed on deed of deceased fathers property. It was sold without my knowledge. They want me to sign away my rights to it

I had to knowledge of being listed on deed. I was told 20 years ago I had no claims to to my fathers estate by a local attorney. Now I find out I’m on the deed with strangers whom purchased it and they want to sell it so they are asking me to sign relinquishing any rights to the land. I was left... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Nov 30, 2021

You may be a Tenant In Common by Deed Conveyance or Heirship. You need to hire a competent KY attorney to search the title and determine ownership. You may wish to file a Partition Action or sell your interest by agreement, especially if your interest is insignificant or speculative. Either way... Read more »

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Q: Is a renter allowed to ask a tenant to move out even tho the tenant has done nothing wrong?

I live in a mobile home. My landlord, whose name is on the land, passed away in April. We had a verbal agreement, with his brother as a witness, that said I am allowed to live here as long as I wish and said on multiple occasions that his daughters will honor that if anything happens. I have been a... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Nov 30, 2021

Yes the owners can recover possession. A Detainer Warrant is the usual method, but there are others. Your oral agreement is not enforceable past a month. You should have expected this.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for California on
Q: Is it worth suing for $400
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Nov 30, 2021

A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's really up to you - an attorney couldn't make a decision for you. Without knowing anything about what your dispute involves, here are some issues that could be worth thinking about in making your... Read more »

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