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answered on Mar 16, 2023
yes, but it is up to the lawyer.
you can't go to a restaurant and order an expensive dinner and then get a call that your funds are low, then telling the restaurant you want a free dinner.
why should a lawyer handle a matter pro bono unless it is their decision?
I am in need of a new personal injury attorney, anything you guys know that can help me out any pointers? Things to say, things not to say, things to do, things not to do, anything helps.
answered on Mar 16, 2023
you want a local PI Trial lawyer from a good law school with at least 10 years of winning trial experience.
however, whether a lawyer will take the case is another question. Some of my friends will not take a case worth less than $1Million. It is more costly than ever before to handle a PI... View More 
A California state agency has a warrant to search your phone for a particular case and they find a photo or a text message that is totaly non relivant to what they are searching for and says or shows you did something iilegal but thats there only evidence of the crime comited. For imstance if they... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2023
it depends on the exact facts..........however, they probably can.
Day. What if I register his car in my name and he kills somebody drinking and driving then flees
answered on Mar 16, 2023
sounds like you are conspiring with him to break the law and that could be a Felony.
i wouldn't be surprised if the ins co would refuse to pay a claim for damages when they learn that.
you are aiding and abetting your dad and I advise you not to do so.
I am writing to you to seek legal representation for a case that is very dear to me and my family. My oldest child suffered from mental abuse inflicted by my second spouse from 2016 to 2018.
During that time, I was traveling between China and the United States for work, leaving my child... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2023
let's consider the practical question.........will you be able to collect.
assuming you get a verdict, will you be able to collect?
with a criminal case, the DA will do the dirty work.
with the facts you presented many lawyers would only take this on an hourly...not a contingency.
Today my attorney emailed me saying he chooses not to represent me in a personal injury type of situation. He hasn’t given me any reason of why he chose not to continue with my claim. He dragged my case on for eight months since the start of my claim and just left me. I don’t know what to do... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Totally legal.
if s/he resigns for no reason, s/he will not have a lien on the case.
you can contact another lawyer who can take over....so really no damages.
8 months is not long.
a lawyer must file a PI case within 2 years and then it will take up to 5 years for... View More
Can I just send it to the judge?maybe reopen?Motion to reconsider? What can I file after 180 days? Anything? I tried for dvro and No one would help me until he stole everything from me then I found Phillips vs Campbell (2016)have at least 50k in receipts and value from luxury consignment, and so... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
share this info with the lawyer who represented you....or set up a consultation with a local lawyer. That way you can share ALL the evidence with him/her.
usually it is challenging to do anything after 180 days.
During discovery, I found my ex filed 7 police reports against me full of lies. A former officer of the law, he had me arrested 4 times, including after a violent attack recorded by security cams. I read the reports where he asked to press charges against me. 6 reports and I never was called... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you fought criminal charges, then you must have retained or had the court appoint a lawyer to represent you.
That is the person you should ask...........not a lawyer who is only getting part of the story/evidence herein...
I have found that many people with legal questions are... View More
August 24 I was in a personal injury/discrimination type of situation, I contacted an attorney, he took the case. Then he emailed me yesterday and said he does not wish to represent me anymore????
I feel he was kind of upset because I brought it to his attention about him not keeping me... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
yes, contact a new local lawyer.
s/he will request a copy of your file and continue the matter on your behalf.......if the case has merit.
For example, they get a bag of drugs admitted. They identifying witness says the bag of drugs belongs to the defendant. Later during the trial, the defendant is testifying for the defense attorney, but they do not mention the bag of drugs. During cross, can the prosecuting attorney ask the... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
See James Arrasmith's missive below for a detailed explanation.
The person that should be asked is the lawyer who is/has represented you.
s/he has all the info to address this issue intelligently.
However, if admitted, I would think you could be crossed on the admitted evidence.
Its been proven that SF medical examiner's altered toxicology results of deceased, detective planted evidence (Proven in court. SFPD photographer testified certain items were NOT there until Inspector placed them and asked her to re-photograph).
There are two whistleblowers and ex... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2023
your recourse is for your lawyer to file an Appeal.
if your lawyer refuses to do so, it is probably b/c s/he d/n believe there are sufficient grounds to win.
make an appt with a local criminal lawyer to determine their position based on all the facts you provide.
What should I do?
answered on Mar 13, 2023
has there been a court order to leave or just the landlord saying to leave on a set date?
has the landlord presented an unlawful detainer to the court and has the judge ordered you out?
i would initially consult with the attorney who represented you and if that is not dispositive of... View More
Later and the employer claims they had no insurance at the time accident who pays the damages
answered on Mar 13, 2023
clearly, the employer is responsible and the other side can go after his/her assets.
if the other party had insurance they would have presented a UM or UIM claim.
depending on the facts, you MAY, have exposure.
I went to see a doctor because I couldn’t sleep due to my neighbors and wanted some sleeping pills. I told him my head was buzzing with fatigue. He told me that my head buzzing was due to an infection, and barely looked at me, and without doing any further due diligence prescribed medications... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2023
YOU CAN ALWAYS SUE ANYONE FOR ANYTHING AT ANY TIME.
THE QUESTION IS ALWAYS CAN YOU FIND A LAWYER THAT IS WILLING TO GAMBLE WITH YOU?
MOST OF MY FRIENDS WILL NOT TAKE A MED MAL CASE WORTH LESS THAN $1 MILLION.
THEY ARE DIFFICULT AND VERY COSTLY.
DO YOU HAVE QUALIFIED... View More
Its was in 2018 when i got out its been five years and i have had no run ins with the law so what do u think
answered on Mar 11, 2023
obviously, you violated your sentence and a bench warrant for your arrest is no doubt out there.
don't just turn yourself into the court without a lawyer representing you and trying to work out the terms etc.
under no circumstances should you surrender yourself and try to... View More
I want to have a legal expert to go over a previous DCFS case from 2018 to investigate illegal actions made by dcfs and the courts. One example there is physical evidence just accusations and the so called witnesses all have same statement word for word they lied and changed the sheriff's... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2023
if you had a court case, the person to ask, who has all the info, is your lawyer.
if you don't have a lawyer, set up a consultation with a local lawyer who practices in this area.
you might try to contact legal aid if you can't afford a lawyer.
you might consider... View More
I and two family members were arrested, detained and charged for trespassing on Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 2, 2022. Charges were dropped around November 2022. I paid an attorney $6000 to defend the three of us.
answered on Mar 10, 2023
you should consult with a LOCAL Federal PI Lawyer asap........maybe you should discuss this with the lawyer you retained and who has more info than you have shared herein.
claims against governmental agencies often require giving notice within 6 months.
ACT ASAP..........
answered on Mar 10, 2023
in my office, we send reports and papers the day we get them.
that way we can go over what is correct or incorrect.
is your lawyer refusing to do so? if s/he saying they are not rec'd yet?
is there an excuse by your lawyer?
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