Confusing Lawsuit Against a Defendant Confused about a civil lawsuit against you, for allegedly unpaid financial obligation, some other old or puzzling claim of non-payment (such as junk debt)? Many defendants sued for money — often for credit card debt or other stale debt from years ago — are confused…
Door-to-Door Construction Sales to Bid For Work on One’s Home
Door-to-door Promotion Door-to-door contractor sales is starting. Spring — the peak time for home repairs — is nearly here! Contractors beware! There are two Pennsylvania statutes — the Home Improvement and Construction Law (HICPA) and Unfair Trade Practices and PA’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (discussed below) that…
Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (PA)- UPDATE
Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Law in PA Our Pittsburgh lawyers handle Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer protection claims in Western PA. These are claims on behalf of Consumers, beyond mere contract law, which provide additional statutory rights. The statute is called Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection…
Landslide Damage | Money Recovery in PA
Damages From a Landslide & Other Danger From Property Liability can exist for the failure to safely maintain property, which causes others to suffer damages. That said, landslide cases can be difficult. For example, the defendant usually blames “Mother Nature,” saying the rain was an “act of God” that made…
Clean Your Criminal Record
Expunging Your Record We are not currently handle expungements. The information below is providing a starting point for investigation on this topic, as you should contact an attorney on this subject to know if your record can be expunged. What is a “Criminal Record”? You have a criminal record the…
Frivolous Lawsuits in PA & the Dragonetti Act
Frivolous Suits in PA & the Dragonetti Act Our Pittsburgh trial lawyers handle claims against those whose frivolous civil lawsuits, which can violate PA’s Dragonetti Act (below) or common law abuse of process. In fact, baseless suits often cause stress, lost time, business interruption, the expense of attorney fees, and…
Bad Check Charges in PA
Bad Checks: Facing Criminal Charges Owing someone money is not a crime, but Pennsylvania limits a creditor’s ability to collect on a civil judgment for money. Creditors, therefore, often resort to seeking criminal charges to pursue a criminal, bad check action, which must be taken very seriously. The Consequences You have…
TV or Movie “Development” and “Marketing” Fraud
TV or Movie “Development” and “Marketing” Fraud Do you have an idea for a new television show or movie? Beware of a company claiming it can help “develop” or market your concept or script for sale or license to the TV networks or movie studios. Sniff-Out Fraud Any company demanding…
