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Material Non-Disclosure Question

Material Non-Disclosure Question

Question: So me and girlfriend bought a condo almost 2 years ago. There was a washer dryer and hardwood floors in the condo. Both were not properly installed and go against the hoa rules. The seller did not disclose any of this to us, and the repairs to get these items approved will be costly.

What Can I Do To Prepare For Litigation?

How to prepare your case for litigation.  There are a few best practices for litigation.  I recommend taking a log of events right after the event happens.  If you write down what happened, it may be admissible or it could help refresh your recollection.  Another thing to is CYA, or Cover Your Avenues.  When you

How much will my case cost?

This is one of the most difficult questions because there are so many variables.  Lawsuits are expensive.  Some can resolve quickly.  Other controversies are long drawn out processes.  Going to trial generally costs over $80,000.00 in legal fees and costs.  About 2% of cases go to trial for various reasons.  Richards Law starts with a

How much do you charge?

Generally, we charge $350.00/hour for John (J.R.) Richards and $175.00/hour for paralegal work.  The bills are done in increments of 1/10th of an hour.  We send out all bills electronically on a monthly basis.  Each bill is itemized by task.  We do not block bill.  Real estate sales are dealt with on a flat fee

Do You Represent Tenants?

No sorry, we do not generally represent tenants.  Those types of cases are referred out to reputable tenant attorneys.  The only exception is when a tenant has a viable case of ownership of the property by some sort of agreement, equitable ownership or constructive trust.  Richards Law represents tenants with viable ownership interests.