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Q: How to cancel bankruptcy and get refund from lawyer?
I am in Michigan, and I am dissatisfied with my lawyer's services concerning my bankruptcy case. I want to cancel the bankruptcy proceeding and retrieve my money, as the lawyer is pushing me to sign papers to continue with a lawsuit. How can I effectively request a refund, and what are my... View More 
Thomas. R. Morris
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
If you intend to retain another attorney to replace the one who filed the case for you, I suggest that you do that first and have the new attorney advise you how to proceed.
Whether you can "cancel" the bankruptcy depends upon whether it was filed under chapter 13, in which case... View More
Q: How should I handle compensation and attorney needs for a casino injury case in Tribal Court?
On April 9, 2026, my sister fell at the entrance of a casino in California and suffered a fractured femur and wrist, resulting in two surgeries where a rod was placed in her femur, and she now has a cast on her wrist. She is currently in a rehabilitation center, and it's uncertain if she will... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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I am truly sorry to hear about your sister’s situation. A fractured femur is one of the most grueling injuries a person can endure; the femur is the strongest bone in the human body, and breaking it requires significant force and leads to an arduous recovery.
Let’s speak plainly:... View More
Q: Can a work-restricted license cover driving duties as an in-home caregiver?
I'm a paid in-home caregiver for my father in California, and my duties include driving him to appointments, grocery shopping, and picking up prescriptions. I recently completed a suspension, DUI classes, and filed an SR22 following a conviction on June 8th. Although I haven't received... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
Let me walk you through this carefully, because the answer here genuinely matters for both your livelihood and your father's wellbeing.
In California, following a DUI conviction, the DMV can issue what's called a restricted license under Vehicle Code Section 13352, and that... View More
Q: How to sue a paralegal for financial loss in Apple Valley, CA?
I hired a paralegal to assist me with a small claims case against my landlord in Apple Valley, CA. The paralegal has stood me up twice, causing me financial loss in fees and delays. I have all relevant documents and communication to support my claims. I am seeking to sue the paralegal for... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
A paralegal is unlikely to have professional liability insurance. Collecting from such an individual after suing might be difficult.
But there may be a case. It could be negligence and or breach of contract. The damages that you might recovery will be dependent on the nature of the... View More
Q: Is my settlement offer fair if it's based on few medical bills?
I was involved in a bus accident with a metro bus in California. My attorney has given me a settlement offer from the insurance company and mentioned that the settlement has to be split between attorney fees and my portion. I haven't received a breakdown of any medical bills, yet the... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
You are correct-medical treatment is a large part of the evaluation of personal injury cases. But not the only or even most important factor in a jury verdict.
It is true that the disbursement of the settlement is done by calculation of the attorney fees on the gross settlement—then... View More
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