In Federal court, what is needed to be considered a valid contract, and is a verbal agreement sufficient for an attorney to claim representation? Specifically, if an attorney claims a verbal agreement for representation, but there was no written 'Letter of Representation' sent to the client as required by Pennsylvania law, can the attorney's claim be valid?

September 12th, 2024

I have a daughter with ADHD who is not on medication and has been held back in second grade. The school is not meeting her IEP services and keeps suggesting medication. I want to know if I have the right to take her out of her current school and place her in a school that can better meet her educational and service needs.

July 13th, 2023

Regarding the bamboo nuisance law, I contacted an attorney who does not think nuisance will work. Do you have other specific rulings regarding vegetation and view issues that I can show her? Also, considering arbitration due to cost, what would you recommend?

August 19th, 2024

I was wrongfully terminated and incarcerated by the same municipal entity, which was done to prevent me from filing an appeal in the 9th District Court of Appeals for my wrongful termination. I only have until August 9th to file a lawsuit for my unlawful incarceration. Can I use the federal case of wrongful termination to prove a pattern of misconduct and file a lawsuit under the 1983 Civil Rights Act?

January 30th, 2024

What is the procedure for filing a combined motion to recall a prior US Appeals Court Mandate and re-argue a case at the stage where the plaintiff has been dismissed by a NYS Appeals court but has a right to motion for re-argument, especially when the plaintiff perceives a benefit to recall such a mandate?

December 5th, 2023