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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ I was terminated by my employer (small company with 15 employees) after 10 weeks. I have been with the company for last 6 years. Can they do that legally? Aren't there any State or Federal laws that prevent employers from terminating...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ Last year I had disputed the fee that was charged by my lawyer and filed a case with the NJ Ethics/Fee Dispute and Arbitration committee. The arbitration committee gave a decision that the lawyer should refund me $2500. This was appealed by...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ I am looking for some complaints (counter claims) for Consumer fraud involving Home Improvement. For example, the complaint and answer for Messeka Sheet Metal Co., Inc. v. Hodder 368 N.J. Super. 116, 845 A.2d 646 (App. Div. 2004) case. Please...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ I had hired a home improvement contractor for finishing the basement. He is registered contractor in NJ (found after I searched consumer affairs website) but the contract which I signed with him does not mention his License# which is required...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ I had hired a home improvement contractor for finishing the basement. He is registered contractor in NJ (found after I searched consumer affairs website) but the contract which I signed with him does not mention his License# which is required...

What is the name of your state? NJ I have a civil litigation case going on for the last two years and the trial is set next month. My lawyer sent me an invoice last week were he increased his rate by $100/hr without any notice. I called him to question the rate increase and informed him that...

What is the name of your state? NJ What is the max contigency fee that an attorney can charge in NJ?

What is the name of your state? NJ What are the rules for offer of Judgement on NJ? My attorney is recommending to file an offer of judgement and is saying that if I win the case or lose the case for an award less that what I had offered then I will be able to recover my lawyer fees for the...

What is the name of your state? NJ I have an ongoing civil litigation that is being handled by my lawyer. The trial date set for early this month but my lawyer wanted to postpone the trial since he had another trial on the same day. I was not keen on delaying the trial and had requested my...

What is the name of your state? NJ We have an ongoing litigation going in Superior court in Middlesex county. The discovery period for the case is over several months ago but the opposing counsel has issued Subpoena Duces Tectum to several parties in this litigation. Is it possible to issue...

What is the name of your state? NJ We have an ongoing litigation going in Superior court in Middlesex county. The discovery period for the case is over several months ago but the opposing counsel has issued Subpoena Duces Tectum to several parties in this litigation. Is it possible to issue...

What is the name of your state? NJ I got a default judgement from Somerset, NJ Small claims court on a counter claim. I had served the plaintiff with certified mail and also served the default judgement 5 months ago with certified mail. Recently I turned the case to a collection agency to...