Posts by Robert Rhodes
Debt Proof: Why Suing Some People Will Not Work
Debt Proof or Suit Proof | A Seattle, Washington Civil Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective on Suing Another Person or Company in Washington that is Lawsuit Proof and Debt Proof. An extreme example of debt proof is as follows: a person who is a lifelong drug addict in their 80s, with health problems that give him…
Read MoreIs a Civil Case Worth Pursuing?
Is a Civil Case Worth Pursuing? What is a case worth? Who do I sue? What will a lawyer cost? What does the process look like? Will a lawyer take our case on contingency? These are all versions of the same question: is a civil case worth pursuing? As civil attorneys | lawyers who spent…
Read MoreVideo Taping Another Person in Washington
When can you get in trouble for doing this: A Lawyer | Attorney’s Opinion on the Topic. Overview As people video tape with cell phones or consider installing video surveillance, it is important to know Washington State has rules and laws on video taping others that focus on respecting their privacy. In our opinion, it…
Read MoreRecording Conversations and Private Communication in Washington
The Legality: A Washington Lawyer’s Opinion on this Issue. Overview In today’s world, everyone carries a cell phone so recording someone else’s private communication is quite common. What is not common, including among lawyers, is the knowledge and understanding of Washington’s law surrounding the recording of private communications and private conversations. Keep in mind, this…
Read MoreLifting Permanent Protection Orders
A Washington Lawyer’s Opinion on Removing Permanent Civil Protection Orders In Washington, the legislature created civil protection orders to solve a social problem … how to end disputes that don’t rise to criminal behavior but are still considered domestic violence or as harassment or stalking according to Washington civil law. While a protection order’s length is most…
Read MoreCan I Sue the Person for Writing or Posting Statements or Pictures Online in Washington?
A Lawyer’s Perspective on Internet Misconduct: Suing and Filing Protection Orders in Washington State In Washington and the world in general, online harassment, stalking, false statements and and other intentional acts of online reputation damage is very much a problem. WIth the ability to publish to the world via the internet at everyone’s fingertips now … reputational damage,…
Read MoreProsecuting or Suing People of Internet Misconduct
A Washington Lawyer’s Perspective on Prosecuting People for Internet Misconduct by Starting a Criminal Case or Suing Them in Civil Court In Washington, when you are being harassed or abused by someone online, it is important to understand your different legal options. Check our page on Can I Sue the Person for Writing or Posting…
Read MoreTelephone Harassment by Debt Collectors
A Washington Lawyer’s Perspective on Telephone Harassment by Debt Collectors and Suits In some instances, the harassment you may be experiencing comes from debt collectors: the harassment may get so bad you want to hire a lawyer to sue. Before calling a lawyer’s office, review the federal regulations in Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that…
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