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1. My brother got beat up in a club while security did nothing. Got his jaw broken. How much would he get if he sued?

2. Same brother also got arrested for a misdemeanor, did everything he was told to do, then all of a sudden gets a call saying the paperwork didn't get filed and he missed a court date. this was like a year ago and he emails his public defender (he's on like his 5th as they keep quitting or getting fired) weekly for updates. the public defender just says "there is no news, i'll let you know when there is." what can you do to get some real answers and progress when dealing with a public defender's office?

3. my parents have been renting the same apartment for almost 15 years. they put $1500 down as a security deposit and last month's rent. by law this is supposed to go into an interest-bearing account. if this hasn't happened, can they sue after the fact to get what the money would have earned? or is it best to let it be so long as they get their deposit back in full?

4. what tye/size firm are you at and what practice area do you focus on?