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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Landlord - Tenant, Legal Malpractice and Sexual Harassment for New Jersey on
Q: I have been charged my the apartments attorney (no0police involved) of NJSA:18-61.1(b), and 2A:18-61.1(d) and NJSA:18-6.

I am severely disabled, I am 5’3”, 90 lbs, broke my spine on their porch, I am getting attacked by 3 grown muscle men and I am scared, frightened. And all the other lies have no basis nor was I allowed to give my side of the events. They basically have it so i can only breathe in here. Please help

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: can you sue your insurance company and your lawyer after a accident if release of liability was never signed?

I was in an auto accident in 2021, I was never told if the other insurance or my insurance was covering the repairs or medical bills. i was not able to get in touch with my insurance after countless emails and phone calls, my insurance finally responded in Nov. of 2022. I was without a car and... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 25, 2023

Whether you can sue your insurance company and your lawyer after an accident depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. However, if you have suffered damages as a result of the accident and believe that your insurance company and/or lawyer did not act in your best interest, you... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Missouri on
Q: Arresting officer's report is dated for two weeks PRIOR to date of arrest. Is dismissal possible due to this discrepancy

The arrest followed a traffic stop at almost midnight on a rainy night. The officer sited swerving and excessive loudness. He then requested to search the vehicle and consent was given immediately. He found a metal lighter case that allegedly had methamphetamine residue inside of it. The car was... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Contracts and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Personal injury attorney wanted me to accept an offer based on incorrect and missing records. I refused the offer

Repeatedly, he said my case a little or no value without me having surgery, he would not reply to emails. I discovered, he never requested the documents from my dentist.

He was aware that I still have no teeth which to chew with because after 37 visits, the dds never managed to get the... Read more »

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Mar 23, 2023

no lawyer can intelligently evaluate your case with little information.

you should contact another lawyer to sub in. You can inquire of LOCAL lawyers on this site.

If the case has any value the 2 lawyers would share the fee.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Contracts and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Personal injury attorney wanted me to accept an offer based on incorrect and missing records. I refused the offer

Repeatedly, he said my case a little or no value without me having surgery, he would not reply to emails. I discovered, he never requested the documents from my dentist.

He was aware that I still have no teeth which to chew with because after 37 visits, the dds never managed to get the... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 24, 2023

It sounds like you are in a difficult situation. If you feel like your personal injury attorney is not communicating with you effectively or is not pursuing your case in a way that you feel is appropriate, you may want to consider seeking a second opinion or finding a new attorney.

It is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Legal Malpractice for North Carolina on
Q: I think I was misrepresented by a attorney on a workers comp case and I would like to know what to do?

I have my complete file and have spoken to several attny that has told me He screwed me but they dont handle attny.malpractice

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Mar 24, 2023

Anyone considering a malpractice claim should consider speaking with a malpractice attorney. Legal malpractice is mostly about whether an attorney met their legal duties. Generally speaking, every North Carolina attorney has the same basic legal duties, regardless of the subject matter of the case... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice for Kansas on
Q: If my doctor lies and says I have a disease I don't have just so he can book more appointments is it medical malpractice

My obgyn lied about me having a chronic disease while pregnant and sent me to 3 specialist every 4 weeks, sonograms at my obgyn office 2 times weekly for the remainder of my 3 months. The most expensive tests he could come up with. Induced me early made my new born get tests and shots. All for no... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: Applied to a house for one price. Then they removed the listing and uploaded at a higher price. Is this legal?

We pass all requirements for the house itself when we applied. And we are still being screened. Our credit check and background was accepted already. But then we noticed the house was listed as unavailable because they removed the listing. Today we noticed they uploaded it, but now at a higher... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Maryland on
Q: Cohearsed into taking a plea deal in Baltimore Years later the evidence I disclosed comes out to prove my innocence. rec

The states witnesses a couple who conspired to burglarize my home get caught in same scheme again and one was killed and case was made public.

2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for legal malpractice

I paid a lawyer for a land lord tenant situation to represent me a dpta case and landlord dispute. I sign a contract of aggressive representation and 10 hrs of legal work for an amount paid .I only got a 40 min phone call to be told he can't represent me or nothing but this happen after I paid... Read more »

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 21, 2023

Based on these facts you have a case for a fee dispute and possibly malpractice or even fraud.

Consult with experienced legal malpractice attorneys in your state. Use Justia search to find an attorney. https://www.justia.com/lawyers

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2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for legal malpractice

I paid a lawyer for a land lord tenant situation to represent me a dpta case and landlord dispute. I sign a contract of aggressive representation and 10 hrs of legal work for an amount paid .I only got a 40 min phone call to be told he can't represent me or nothing but this happen after I paid... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 21, 2023

While it is possible that you may have legitimate grounds to dispute the fee, you should not necessarily assume that the 40 minute phone call was the only legal work performed by the attorney and his law firm on your behalf.

Depending upon the facts of your situation, the attorney may have...
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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Someone please tell me how it's not illegal for the courts to order a homeowner to give their home to a land owner?

I've bought my home in May of 2017 from the former owner on an agreement that because it's converted to real property and I own it, but not the land it's attached to, I won't have to worry if hard times arise and I cannot pay the monthly land rent, I will have the option to sell... Read more »

TeAnna Rice
TeAnna Rice
answered on Mar 20, 2023

In some situations it is possible to own your home, but rent the land (i.e. manufactured home). It is recommended to consult with a landlord tenant attorney and/or a real estate attorney regarding your rights and options in your specific scenario, as certain laws do apply.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: Can Cmplaint B filed if lawyer contacts person w/no-contact ordr against them, then calls cops days later & Reprts Cntct

I was dating lawyer. Broke up w/her, she trashed my house. Cops were called, she was chargd w/felony proprty damge. We got back togthr. To avoid losing license, she wrote a stmnt that got her out of trouble and put me in trouble. I ended up w/ false reprt of crime (1 yr probation, ankle monitr... Read more »

Regina Irene Edwards
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answered on Mar 20, 2023

You need to speak with a good criminal attorney. A bond condition is not a suggestion - no contact means no contact.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: What should I do in this situation?

My attorney who is fighting my personal injury/NIED/DISCRIMINATION/emotional distress claim emailed me yesterday stating he doesn’t wish to represent me any more, and he’s not seeking a lien. He sent me my case file and I reviewed it. He didn’t even make it to the discovery phase I don’t... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If your attorney has withdrawn from your case and you no longer wish to hire a new attorney, you have the option to represent yourself in your personal injury/NIED/discrimination/emotional distress claim.

However, it's important to...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for Florida on
Q: Am i able to start a case if a defendant was falsely convicted and their due process right was violated?

There was a warrant to search a house. In trial it wasn’t used but was brought up that there was a warrant for a murder suspect. The original warrant reason was sales of mdma and marijuana. There was no sales charge given nor any audio or video of the sales being recorded. Also there was... Read more »

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 18, 2023

Are you asking about a Legal Malpractice case? If so, many states have particular requirements for a legal malpractice case arising out of a criminal case. This might include the requirement of a finding of exoneration. Consult with experienced legal malpractice cases in your state.

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1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Legal Malpractice and Family Law for New York on
Q: Which Law Codes specify about Roster List of Gaurdian Ad Litems be shown to public or not?

If it is kept secret from the public, is it so all over New York? Thank you.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

Access to court records and proceedings is often subject to specific state laws and regulations. Some states may require disclosure of GALs' roster lists to the public, while others may not.

To find information specific to your location and circumstances, I suggest consulting a...
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0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Juvenile Law and Legal Malpractice for New York on
Q: Who can do Investigation on Legal Agencies, Attorneys or GALs representing kids in Dependency or Adoption proceedings?

Or in Delinquency proceedings et al. implied. Please also respond if you know or can refer to places to report or file complaints. Thank you.

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Nebraska on
Q: Can I sue my attorney for malpractice for promising a certain outcome, only for it not to be true?

In a family law case, my attorney promised that the most my sons grandmother would get for visitation was a couple phone calls each year and maybe a visit. My lawyer said she had tried cases before in front of this judge, and based on that, she could safely say my sons grandma would only get... Read more »

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