SAMPLE CASE DESCRIPTIONS

Title: Small business start-up

I am starting a small business specializing in catering services to corporate events. I would like a lawyer to help me in incorporating my business and advise me on other legal issues such as business liability.

Title: Purchasing a new house

I am purchasing a new condominium and need a lawyer to represent me at my closing.

Title: Automobile accident injury

I was involved in an automobile accident four days ago in which I was rear-ended while stopped at a stop sign. As a result I sustained a dislocated shoulder as well as injuries to my back and neck. My doctor told me that I would need substantial medical treatment and physical therapy. I would like a qualified lawyer to help me collect money from the responsible party.

Title: DUI case

I was recently charged with a DUI. I need a lawyer to represent me at my next court hearing, which is a month from now. The judge told me that I needed a lawyer at the next court date. I would be willing to pay whatever is standard for these types of cases.

Title: Need a will

My wife and I need a lawyer to write our will. We have three children and diverse assets.

Title: Illegal employment termination

Two weeks ago, my employer fired me a few days after I told him that I would need to take maternity leave. He cited the reason as being that I did not meet performance expectations but I was recently promoted and received a good review and raise. I know this is an illegal practice on the part of my employer and I would like to know what my legal options are.

Title: Looking for tax lawyer

I recently purchased several investment properties. The City of Denver claims that these properties possess a higher assessed value than was originally stated. I need a tax lawyer to resolve all tax issues related to the properties’ valuation.

Title: Trademark infringement

I have an Internet company with a registered domain name and trademark. Recently, another company has started calling itself by the same name in what I believe to be a violation of my trademark rights. This company is also cybersquatting on similar URLs. What are my rights with regards to suing and/or arbitrating this matter?

Title: Divorce

My husband and I are getting a divorce after twenty years of marriage. We own a profitable business together and need to figure out how to split the assets of the business. I need a tough divorce lawyer to represent my interests.

Title: Need lawyer for H1-B visa application

I am a foreign national working for an American company in Los Angeles. The INS is claiming that my company never filed the proper forms for me to continue to stay here. When I was contacted to work for this company I completed what I thought were the proper forms. The company told me that they would take care of the matter and apparently they did not. I am now afraid that I may face deportation back to Argentina and may have to leave the country in three months. Please help me resolve this issue so I can continue to work.