FINANCE LAW

Default Judgment – When the defendant fails to respond or show up to defend against the statement of claim, the clerk or the judge may enter a default judgment. Defendant – The defendant is the person, business or corporation being sued by the plaintiff. If an individual is being sued, they must be at least […]

One of the most vexing issues for job seekers is the delicate dance with prospective employers over salary. You don’t want to low-ball yourself. But you don’t want to ask for a salary so high that you’ll be eliminated from consideration. Read on for tips on how to navigate the money minefield. Dollars and sense […]

Assuming the other party lives or does business in your state, rules normally require that you sue in the small claims court district closest to that person’s residence or headquarters. In some instances, you also may be able to sue in the location (court district) where a contract was signed or a personal injury occurred […]

In many states you have rights similar to those outlined below; but even if your state doesn’t provide these rights you should insist on the procedures below BEFORE you hire a mechanic. If you have a face-to-face meeting with the mechanic, the mechanic must provide you with a written estimate for the repairs prior to […]

You must answer a complaint in time or you will lose by default. If you need additional help, contact us. Our lawyers can help you prepare a response. First, it’s really not a good idea to write an answer in pen at the court house unless you waited to the last day and have no […]

Harassing debt collection is a violation of federal law, and possibly also state law. It is a violation of the law for a debt collector to harass you, to threaten to harm you, your property or reputation, to call before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., or to contact you at work if the collector […]