I was in a restaurant business with my wife, where she ran the business and I constructed the building. She never paid the withholding taxes for employees, and my name was on the corporation. After she left, I had to close the business, and my building and home were foreclosed on. The IRS claims I owe them $51,000 and placed a lien against me. I am on Social Security and have no resources. Do I need an attorney to negotiate a settlement with the IRS, or should I try to do it myself? If an attorney is needed, how can I find a local one specializing in this discipline, and how can I check their record?

October 1st, 2023

If a mother has a restraining order against her ex-husband that prohibits him from having contact with their minor child, can the mother's sisters still maintain a friendship with the ex-husband without violating the order?

February 17th, 2024

Is it mandatory to send a 65-page transcript to both the defendant and the defendant's counsel, or can it be sent only to the counsel since the defendant is not particularly on friendly footing with English?

December 19th, 2023

When appealing to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, what should be included in the appellate brief, and how should the record from the district court be referenced to ensure the appellate court understands the case details, especially when the district court ignored significant motions and details?

January 13th, 2023

I had a DUI in Louisiana 2 years ago and got an extreme DUI in Arizona recently. What will I be charged with? Will it be considered one or two offenses, and could it result in jail time?

December 25th, 2024