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The counterclaims were initially dismissed by the judge. After this, we decided that if the ruling is not in our favor, the next best thing would be to present an argument that could make the judge reconsider their ruling and reassess the case.

This paves the way for the opposing party to disprove your stance with much less convincing evidence, which is even more likely if they have an attorney on their side.

In the back of every lawyer’s mind, there is sometimes a fear when initiating a lawsuit that your client could potentially be sued in return for bringing their claims.

In Pennsylvania, as in the rest of the United States, you have the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This right is also referred to as the right to avoid self-incrimination. You also have the right to legal representation from Pittsburgh criminal defense advocates of your choice. 

Defamation is a false statement made about someone that harms their reputation. Proving defamation in court typically involves demonstrating that certain elements of defamation are present.

Recently, the Very Law team was involved in a paternity fraud case where one of our opponents passed away during the litigation process.