I trusted my contractor, who I believed was a friend, to handle the remodeling of my engine and purchase materials. I gave him over $7000 for these purposes, but I later discovered he never ordered the materials and used the money for himself. He admitted to scamming me due to his financial needs. I never asked for receipts because I trusted him, and he manipulated my feelings by claiming he wasn't charging for his labor to help me. I am a single mother with a severely disabled child and another younger child. I am located in Massachusetts and want to know what criminal charges can be filed against him, and if I can sue for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by his deception. I also want to understand the legal steps to take for a civil settlement under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act.

September 6th, 2024

Is there a simple residential lease form that works in Pennsylvania (PA)?

November 21st, 2024

Karen received a summons from Volusia County regarding a 2017 car accident in Florida. She is on disability and cannot afford an attorney. How can she find pro bono legal assistance, and what steps should she take to handle the lawsuit filed against her by Morgan and Morgan for $15,000, which includes claims for pain and suffering and injury, as well as involvement of the plaintiff's car insurer?

July 29th, 2024

I have a daycare and parents removed their child but did not pay for services rendered. I sent bills and a final notice, but they still haven't paid. What can I do to get what is owed?

August 13th, 2024

My boyfriend got pulled over and received 3 citations: not having car insurance, driving with a suspended license (which he didn't know about), and having an open liquor bottle in the vehicle. I was placed in the driver's seat after the incident, but we noticed all citations were under my name, not his. What should we do to correct this mistake and what are the potential outcomes?

October 15th, 2023