Law & Legal

So, I'm 24 junior year of college doing B.S. in communications. I never really knew what I wanted to do so I've always stuck with banking because the pay is decent and benefits are better. I always write letters for my friends who may have trouble with with something and need a letter to explain a problem or seeking payment from someone.....you know like a lawyer would write. I was recently thinking how I would really ENJOY being an attorney, but specifically an attorney that deals with "lemon law". You know, like purchasing a new car and everything going wrong with it, so you need a lemon law attorney.
What steps do I need to take to becoming an attorney that deals with lemon law? I'm 24, do you think it's too late to study law? How long will it take me?
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-30 12:22:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-30 09:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by Addison P 1

2007-08-30 07:26:58 · 3 answers · asked by vixxen 5

According to the law (MA), if you left your job voluntarily with good cause (attributable to your employer) or for an urgent or compelling personal reason, you may be eligible.

Does anyone have any examples of good cause, or urgent/compelling reasons?.. Aside from the obvious harrassment and things of that nature etc. Does major anxiety qualify? :P Particularly when it's already documented that my stat's are and have been since starting 2/07 below acceptable standard. Are we eligible to be human and as hard as it is to say... say "I can't do it"? When you have burning tears on the way to your car at the days end everyday... and then again the 1st day after being gone for 2 months.. unrelated medical reasons..(legitimate way to get out of saying "I can't do it, I can't even go near the parking lot") (anxiety)... when you know for yourself... is that enough to qualify if you need to apply at least for the time lost going elsewhere? Anyone? The more the better cause I'm at a loss :(

2007-08-29 11:02:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for our family business, I'm sick of having to keep track of who's here on time and who isn't.
Our employer makes us earn our sick leave:
ie: In order for us to earn 4 hours of sick pay (That's only 1/2 a day!!!) we have to have perfect attendence for one month with only one time you're allowed to be late!
I think that an employer should either give sick leave every year automatically or not at all. I do not believe it is fair to make an employee "earn" the right to be sick!
Please give me some sites that I can find information directly on this matter. I'm sure the Texas Workforce Commission would have something to say about their company practices!

2007-08-29 07:49:20 · 9 answers · asked by sorceressofalchemy 2

2007-08-28 17:46:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are going to be layoffs at work due to it slowing down. I have been working there for a few years. More than everybody else there. Only 2 of us girls out of about 15 are legal. Should i tell on the others to save myself or just keep quiet?

2007-08-28 16:49:26 · 9 answers · asked by Momincali 2

2007-08-28 14:29:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is my employer supposed to tell me when to take my breaks and lunch? what if she doesnt? Do i just do it on my own? I work 8 hours a day and am supposed to take 30 min lunch and two 15 min breaks.

2007-08-28 11:06:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a second job,and i wish that it could be in the same company so that i wouldnt have to commute to another job,but i talked to my boss and he said that it would be overtime,but is there a way to have two jobs in the same company without getting overtime pay since its two different positions?

2007-08-28 09:31:49 · 7 answers · asked by e_s_p 4

and you still have vacation time, sick days left and money for tuition that you recieved instead of a raise are you able to get reibursed for any of that once you leave the job?

2007-08-28 08:56:47 · 9 answers · asked by bbwg_hbic 2

2007-08-27 17:13:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

are foreign law graduates who are under bar can work as para legal officers/assistants in canada?

2007-08-27 16:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 15:19:22 · 5 answers · asked by Matthew K 1

My husband and I signed a purchase and sale agreement with a realtor to buy a house....We were suppose to close 8/24/07 and there is a 7 day extension period, this was based on financing......our lender rarely talks to us and when she does she tells us we can't afford this home, or puts us down or gets just plain rude.....We have told the lender and real estate agent that we can not afford this home due to the amount of payments that has been quoted to us, but yet they are still trying to get us approved.......the agent tells us we have to wait until 8/31/07 before we can say okay we aren't getting it, but is there anyway to get out of this NOW as we know we CAN NOT afford this home?????
PLEASE WE NEED ANSWERS NOW.

2007-08-27 14:33:18 · 4 answers · asked by Cindy B 1

2007-08-27 10:08:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

A former colleague of mine recently had an attorney review her company's employee handbook, and the attorney suggested she remove references to "Corrective Action" and replace them with the term "Disciplinary Action." I've always heard that the use of "discipline" is not only archaic, it puts the manager in the position of being parental/authoritarian, rather than in the position of progressive employer - but I'm no attorney.

Can anyone recommend a white paper that discusses the pros and cons of the use of either terminology?

Thanks in advance.

2007-08-27 09:27:31 · 2 answers · asked by Bubbles 3

I'm asking only because my friends are contractors who live in illinois, were sent out to work in Texas, got laid off and drove to Massachusetts to collect unemployment (only becas Mass. has the highest insurance rate). I'm only asking because it doesnt seem right to me.

2007-08-26 15:31:21 · 5 answers · asked by deftonyc 2

This summer I want to get a job. What is the youngest age you can get one at?

2007-08-26 14:14:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for a big retail store (cheap one) and well some employees are staying like 2 more hrs after their 8 hr. shifts but are not getting paid overtime. Then they have to cut the hours the next day by going in 2 hrs late to keep them from going over the 40 hrs. a week. I have refused to stay because I don't think its fair we are not getting our overtime pay, they pay us crappy enough as it is. They have been getting in my case for refusing to stay but I still leave as soon as my shift is over. My other coworkers seem upset with me because I'm refusing to stay and help them out. I think they are letting the company take advantage of them. So I'd like to know if what the store is doing is legal?Also some advice on how to deal with this. Serious answers please, thank you.

2007-08-26 07:09:38 · 13 answers · asked by Matthew 1

I can only do one of these, since they are both time-consuming and I have other demands on my time (namely, a husband and a 2-year-old). I'd like the money, but I also would like the prestige of the journal. Thanks for your thoughts!

2007-08-26 04:32:08 · 5 answers · asked by soliver 1

She is not only verbally abusive to me but to my coworkers. She will literally rant and rave at her employees. She was screaming so loudly at one of us one time, that the construction workers remodeling down the hall could hear her (they were talking about it later). We have tried talking to her about it, but she gets mad and defensive. HR won't do anything about it because she brings in so much money. I turned in my notice on Friday, I can't take anymore and I'm severely depressed. The last AA before me said she was able to go off her meds and doesn't get migraines anymore since she quit. Transferring to another department won't work because she harassed the last AA in her new dept. so that she had to leave the company altogether just to get away from her. The AA before that is in another department in the same company and still gets tears in her eyes when she talks about her time with my boss. I can't afford an attorney. What, if anything can I do? Isn't what she's doing illegal?

2007-08-25 23:49:51 · 6 answers · asked by Grainne 1

Hello, I was just career planning- However, it has come to my attention that a law degree is very powerful. If you believe so too, can you explain what kind of opportunities open? What kind of careers can you have with a law degree? Are there careers in which you can travel and have some time to yourself? Your response is wholly appreciated.

2007-08-25 10:59:30 · 5 answers · asked by Nicole S 2

i am applying for a state job and details on dates are really important. i dont remember the exact dates of where i worked, where can i find that info at?

2007-08-25 09:40:05 · 7 answers · asked by dodger805 2

ok i interviewed for a job that was posted at work. There were 2 other people that applied and interviewed along with me. We have been waiting for an answer on who got the postion. Come to find out the person who did the interviewing and didnt apply for the postion got the postion!!! Does that sound right t anyone?? I need some suggestion or feed back on this matter.

2007-08-25 06:29:45 · 6 answers · asked by phillisawhite 1

IF some employer don’t give job to some female in his company or
terminate her from job after knowing that she was sexually active & living with her male friend without marriage….
is it right basis of rejection in India????
Though she is a dignified lady and good in her work skills.
Where can she complain about that ????

2007-08-25 02:35:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I have a legal issue that requires quite a lot of time spent on it or atleast interest. I have been told be a lawyer that I do have a strong case and that I would be able to sue, but he wouldn't be able to take it on because of my circumstances (MONEY). It would be taking on the Goverment re: Public Housing, and a burn injury to a baby. Can anyone help me with any answers.? Is there honest lawyers out there? Where are they? Does anyone know any legal firm who may take this on? Very out of my depth with things like this, but I do beleive that I have a strong case and need propper help. Thanks

2007-08-24 14:49:59 · 7 answers · asked by littlemonstersx2 2

I was thinking English but if I decide to no longer pursue Law I would not want to be stuck with an English Degree. My real choice is Criminal Justice but wonder how well that will prepare me for Law School. Are any suggestions from Lawyers or Law students? Or anybody actually.

2007-08-24 11:36:32 · 7 answers · asked by nanizm 3

Ok well I'm a sophomore in Boston, I am planning to become a lawyer in my future it has always interested me, So yeah can you specifically break down the schooling, the things that in high school I should major in. Average pay for a lawyer. I am 99% that a job in law (being a lawyer) will suite me so please don't bother leaving tips on pursing other jobs. Just really help me out in figuring out how to plan this out. I will leave Additional Details if I need to add anything so check back.
Thanks for your help

2007-08-24 08:15:18 · 3 answers · asked by Ca$hViLLe 615 3

I left the civil service last year after 24 years following a problem with my health because of which I lost a lot of time at work. I was not sacked but paid off with compensation to pretty much go away.

Now that my health problem has been resolved I cannot get a job as all prospective employers go back to the civil service for references. The civil service simply tell them that yes I worked for them but had my contract terminated last year due to unsatisfactory attendance.

I know this cos one bloke showed me the reference. It does not mention the health problem or that they made me redundant with a large compensation payment.

How can I get round this as I'm getting loads of interviews but no further and more than a few have told me it it is because of my references

2007-08-24 05:01:28 · 4 answers · asked by steve 7