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Susan is a member of the State Bar of California. She received her J.D. degree in 1983 from the University of California, Hastings College of Law and practiced plaintiff’s personal injury law for 8 years in California. She also taught civil procedure in the Paralegal program at Santa Clara University. She then taught English as a foreign language for eight years in the Czech Republic. Most recently, she taught English as a second language for Montgomery County Public Schools in suburban Washington, D.C. Now she devotes her time to writing on legal and environmental topics.
Articles By Susan Nerlinger
- How To Deal With an Unfair Performance Review in California
California employment law does not require that employers complete performance reviews for their employees. California follows the doctrine of at-will employment. This means that employers may terminate an employee’s employment…
- Legal Help for Mortgage Disputes in Florida
A mortgage lender is a financial institution or other business that lends money to customers to use for purchasing real estate. Most Americans probably purchase their homes with funds from…
- How to Prepare for Initial Consultation with a Florida Attorney
Choosing a lawyer is an individual’s first and most important step in getting the best result for their legal issue. In order to make an attorney consultation as productive as…
- Auto Warranty Legal Issues in New York
Some experts claim that the only true car warranty available to consumers is the warranty that comes with a car when it is sold new. A manufacturer’s warranty, or new…
- Absent Parent Rights in Texas
In Texas, a parent’s rights can be terminated for reasons that are stated in the Texas Family Code. As with all child custody and visitation laws, the goal of the…
- How to Sue a Car Loan Company in Texas
In Texas, the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner regulates the licensing of motor vehicle sales finance companies. Among the regulations is one that sets the interest rates that can be…
- Foreign Object in Food Settlements in Texas
A person who suffers a significant injury because a foreign object was present in some food they consumed may sue the party at fault. Usually their claim would be based…
- Legal Help for Mortgage Disputes in Texas
A mortgage lender is a financial institution or other business that lends money to customers to use for purchasing real estate. Most Americans probably purchase their homes with funds from…
- How to Prepare for Initial Consultation with a Texas Attorney
Choosing a lawyer is an individual’s first and most important step in getting the best result for their legal issue. In order to make a lawyer consultation as productive as…
- Understanding Probate Attorneys in Texas
Probate is a legal process in which the estate of a deceased individual, called a “decedent,” is identified, collected, and distributed to the heirs of the decedent under the supervision…
- Auto Warranty Legal Issues in Texas
Some experts claim that the only true car warranty available to consumers is the warranty that comes with a car when it is sold new. A manufacturer’s warranty, or new…
- Wrongful Eviction in Florida
Eviction laws in Florida recognize illegal or wrongful evictions. For example, it is illegal for landlords in Florida to evict a tenant because of their race, gender, or other protected…
- Eviction Laws in Florida
There are a great many very specific rules that govern the eviction process in Florida. A Florida lawyer would be able to provide a landlord or a tenant with more…
- Florida Eviction Lawyer Cost
The cost of an eviction lawyer in Florida varies greatly, especially when it comes to eviction. This is because a variety of factors affect the fees of lawyers who handle…
- Legal Help for Mortgage Disputes in California
A mortgage lender is a financial institution or other business that lends money to customers to use for purchasing real estate. Most Americans probably purchase their homes with funds from…
- How to Prepare for Initial Consultation with a California Attorney
Choosing a lawyer is an individual’s first and most important step in getting the best result for their legal issue. In order to make a legal consultation as productive as…
- Understanding Probate Attorneys in California
Probate is a legal process in which the estate of a deceased individual, called a “decedent,” is identified, collected, and distributed to the heirs of the decedent under the supervision…
- Auto Warranty Legal Issues in California
Some experts claim that the only true car warranty available to consumers is the warranty that comes with a car when it is sold new. A manufacturer’s warranty, or new…
- How to Find a Good Lawyer in Florida
An individual who has a legal problem hopes to get the best legal advice and representation available in their community at a cost they can afford. Hiring an attorney can…
- New York Contingency Lawyers
A no-win, no-fee lawyer is basically a lawyer who agrees to be hired by a client on a contingency fee basis. In a contingency fee arrangement, the lawyer is paid…
- New York Car Accident Insurance Claims: Your Rights & Legal Guide
After a car accident in New York, an individual’s first priority should be to get the medical treatment they need for their injuries. They should call 911 if they need…
- Wrongful Eviction in Texas
Eviction laws in Texas recognize illegal evictions. For example, it is illegal for landlords in Texas to evict a tenant because of their race, gender, national origin, disability, or family…
- Eviction Laws in Texas
There are a great many very specific rules that govern the eviction process in Texas. A Texas lawyer would be able to provide a landlord or a tenant with more…
- Texas Eviction Lawyer Cost
The cost of an eviction lawyer in Texas varies greatly, especially when it comes to eviction. This is because a variety of factors affect the fees of lawyers who handle…
- Florida No Win No Fee Employment Lawyers
No win no fee employment lawyers are lawyers who work on a contingency fee basis in employment cases. A contingency lawyer is a lawyer who agrees to be hired by…
- How to Find a Good Lawyer in Texas
An individual who has a legal problem hopes to get the best legal advice and representation available in their community at a cost they can afford. Hiring an attorney can…
- Florida Contingency Lawyers
A no-win, no-fee lawyer is basically a lawyer who agrees to be hired by a client on a contingency fee basis. In a contingency fee arrangement, the lawyer is paid…
- Violation of Probation in New York: Penalties and Legal Help
Probation is an alternative to incarceration. When a defendant is sentenced after being convicted of a crime, a judge may sentence them to probation. This allows the defendant to avoid…
- New York Water Park Injury Lawsuit: Legal Process and Compensation
The first step an individual would take in filing a lawsuit against a water park for injuries they sustained while a customer in the park would be to talk to…
- Texas No Win No Fee Employment Lawyers
A contingency lawyer is a lawyer who agrees to be hired by a client on a contingency fee basis. In a contingency fee arrangement, the lawyer is paid a percentage…
- How to Find a Good Lawyer in California
An individual who has a legal problem hopes to get the best legal advice and representation available in their community at a cost they can afford. Hiring an attorney can…
- Texas Contingency Lawyers
A no-win, no-fee lawyer is basically a lawyer who agrees to be hired by a client on a contingency fee basis. In a contingency fee arrangement, the lawyer is paid…
- Landlord’s Responsibility for Mold in Florida
Florida law does not specifically regulate a landlord’s duty to their tenants regarding mold. Florida mold laws do not clearly assign liability to the landlord when it comes to mold…
- Mental Anguish Lawsuit in Florida
Florida personal injury laws recognize two causes of action that can be used by an individual who seeks compensation for mental anguish they have suffered as a result of another’s…
- Suing Hair Salon for Negligence in New York
The customer of a beauty salon or barber shop in New York would not want to sue a hairdresser for a botched haircut or styling job. A person who does…
- Texas Car Accident Insurance Claims: Your Rights & Legal Guide
All drivers in Texas are required to show proof that they are financially able to pay compensation to anyone who is harmed by the accidents they may cause. This is…
- Florida Check Fraud Laws – Statute 832.05
Under Florida law, it is a criminal offense if an individual writes a check to a merchant and later stops payment on the check intending to defraud them. This is…
- New York Bed Bug Laws: How to Sue and Get Compensation
Bed bugs are insects that can cause serious issues for individuals who own or maintain property, which is almost all of us. Bed bugs are a type of insect that…
- New York Out of State Divorce Process
It is possible for an individual to file for divorce in New York even if they do not reside in New York. The only requirement is that the individual’s spouse…
- New York’s Guide To Out-Of-State Arrest Warrants
If the question is whether local New York officials can arrest an individual for an out-of-state warrant, the short answer is, yes, they can under certain circumstances. Arrest warrants issued…
- Animal Cruelty Lawsuit in New York
Cruelty to animals is illegal in the state of New York. New York has extensive laws regarding animal cruelty, and they specify a number of actions that constitute criminal cruelty…
- How to Sue a Restaurant for Negligence or Injury in New York
Restaurants and bars in New York owe a duty of care to their patrons. It requires them to take all reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable injury to them from accidents…
- How to Sue Someone for Assault and Battery in New York
In New York, the crime of assault is defined under Article 120 of the New York Penal Law. Assault is defined as the intentional infliction of physical injury by one…
- Violation of Probation in California: Penalties and Legal Help
Probation is an alternative to incarceration. When a defendant is sentenced after being convicted of a crime, a judge may sentence them to probation. This allows the defendant to avoid…
- California Water Park Injury Lawsuit: Legal Process and Compensation
The first step an individual would take in filing a lawsuit against a water park for injuries they sustained while a customer in the park would be to talk to…
- Mental Anguish Lawsuit in California
California personal injury laws recognize two causes of action that can be used by an individual who seeks compensation for mental anguish. In civil law, “mental anguish” is referred to…
- Suing Hair Salon for Negligence in California
The customer of a beauty salon or barber shop in California would not want to sue the salon or shop for a botched haircut or styling job. A person who…
- California Car Accident Insurance Claims: Your Rights & Legal Guide
After a car accident in California, an individual’s first priority should be to get the medical treatment they need for their injuries. They should call 911 if they need an…
- Texas Check Fraud Laws – Penal Code § 32.41
Texas Penal Code section 32.41 defines check fraud as passing a check when the individual who passes it knows that they do not have the funds in their account to…
- Texas Independent Contractor Laws
The status of “employee” is defined in the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. It defines employment as a service performed by an individual for wages or a salary under an express…