Defendant In Lease Dispute

Summary

If you acted within your authority when negotiating the lease, personal liability is unlikely. However, the specifics of your employment contract and the lease terms are crucial. The landlord can sue the tenant (your previous employer) for breaching the lease. Legal aid organizations, law school clinics, and payment plans from private attorneys can help if you cant afford a $25,000 retainer fee. Northeastern University School of Law offers a legal clinic that might assist you.

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I have been named a defendant in a case in front of the Suffolk County Superior Court - Civil
Hello **** ****, what is the nature of the case you're involved in? This will help me provide you with more specific information.
My previous employer is trying to get out of a lease I negotiated and signed on their behalf with approval from their Board of Directors in November *.
Hello **** ****.
- If you acted within your authority, it's unlikely you'll be held personally liable.
- However, the specifics of your employment contract and the lease terms matter.
Please consult a lawyer. Here's the court's information:

Suffolk County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Pemberton Square, Boston, MA *
Website: www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/courthouses/suffolk-county
They are being sued by the landlord
I see. Here are some points to consider:
- In general, the landlord can sue the tenant for breaching the lease
- The tenant, which is your previous employer, could be held liable.
Again, consult a lawyer for specific advice.
I cannot afford the $*,* retainer fee for a civil litigator
You might consider:
- Legal aid organizations that offer pro bono services.
- Law school clinics, where supervised students provide free legal aid.
- Payment plans or reduced fees from private attorneys.
Please provide your location for more specific resources.
Where can I find Law school clinics
To help you locate law school clinics, I need to know your current location. Could you please provide that information?
I am in Chelmsford, MA *
The Northeastern University School of Law has a legal clinic that might be able to assist you:

Northeastern University School of Law Legal Skills in Social Context Program


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Huntington Ave, Boston, MA *
Website: www.northeastern.edu/law/experience/lssc/index.html