Is there a specific NYS code or Bar guidelines on how long an attorney must keep client files, especially after the client's death? As an executor, how can I obtain a copy of the decedent's attorney files and applicable billing history, and what steps should I take if these records are needed for an ongoing lawsuit?

June 21st, 2023

I have a lawsuit filed against me and missed my court date because it was scheduled at 9:30 but was held at 9:00. I found out I was found at fault for not being there. I have 30 days to file a form against it. What is the form I need to file?

November 25th, 2024

Can I use a novation agreement with my ex-husband to remove me from the mortgage? I've already quitclaimed the property, and he refuses to sell or refinance.

July 1st, 2023

My neighbor, a 40-something-year-old woman who homeschools her child and has no job or vehicle, frequently stares at me and my friends while we are outside, sometimes late at night, and has called the cops multiple times for minor issues. Recently, she has started taking pictures of us when we are on my deck. I want to know if there is any legal action I can take to stop her behavior, which I find uncomfortable and intrusive.

November 27th, 2024

I live in Los Angeles and was parked on the street. I backed up my car and hit a truck that was parked illegally, partially hanging into the street. Who is at fault for the accident?

February 24th, 2024