How can I stop suing someone?
Ten common sense ways to avoid being sued
- Maintain good communications.
- Avoid giving false expectations.
- Make the client make the hard decisions.
- Document your advice and the client’s decisions.
- Don’t initiate hostilities against the client.
- Avoid, or handle with care, the borderline personality client.
What to do if someone is suing you?
Your balance being as low as it is, unless you can qualify for low income legal aid or some other form of pro bono legal support, it can make more sense to settle now, before letting this progress any further. You can call the attorney suing you and open up a conversation about settling the case for less.
When to think twice about suing your employer?
If you sue your employer, it won’t be enough for you to prove that your employer made the wrong decision, or even that your employer was a no-goodnik. If you don’t have a valid legal claim against your employer, then you will ultimately lose your case. One big reason to think twice before you sue.
Do you think lawsuits are the best way to resolve problems?
You should know that I generally don’t believe that lawsuits are the best way to resolve problems. (I realize that there are exceptions.) BEFORE YOU GO ON, PLEASE READ THIS!!!! I represent employers only, not employees or applicants. This blog never contains legal advice, and especially not today.
What to consider before deciding whether to sue?
An arbitration hearing can be private and confidential. The parties can agree that the information from an arbitration will not be available to the media or other outside parties. An arbitrator considers the evidence presented to him or her by the parties. The arbitrator cannot exclude evidence that a court would otherwise admit.
If you sue your employer, it won’t be enough for you to prove that your employer made the wrong decision, or even that your employer was a no-goodnik. If you don’t have a valid legal claim against your employer, then you will ultimately lose your case. One big reason to think twice before you sue.
You should know that I generally don’t believe that lawsuits are the best way to resolve problems. (I realize that there are exceptions.) BEFORE YOU GO ON, PLEASE READ THIS!!!! I represent employers only, not employees or applicants. This blog never contains legal advice, and especially not today.
What to do when you might get sued?
1. Do not panic. Many times, defendants in lawsuits say things, send emails or letters, or take actions that are harmful to their situation. Remember that you have a number of days to respond to a lawsuit, and you have the ability to get an extension to file an Answer or Motion to Dismiss.
What happens if you don’t file a response to a lawsuit?
If you do not file a written response within the required time, the “plaintiff” (the party suing you) can ask the court for a default judgment against you for everything she asked for in her complaint. After the plaintiff gets a default judgment, she can try to garnish your wages, attach your bank account, or take your property.