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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Legal Consultation Request: Upwork Account Suspension and Procedural Inconsistencies

I was a long-time user of Upwork, relying on the platform for professional opportunities. My account was permanently suspended due to a job I posted 18 months prior, which Upwork claims violated their Terms of Service under Section 3.2 ("Acting misleadingly or fraudulently"). The job... View More

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answered on Nov 19, 2024

Your situation highlights several important legal considerations regarding Upwork's enforcement of their Terms of Service and the doctrine of laches (unreasonable delay in making legal claim).

While Upwork's terms give them broad discretion to suspend accounts, the 18-month delay...
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0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Florida on
Q: My lawyer withheld information that shows at litigation that the surgeon did the lumbar surgery with malice. Wasn't need

My rights as a disabled paitent, I have been violated. My surgeon only ordered 1 size screw. He made it fit,, and it went into the "meat". He eyeballed. I had learned all of these findings after the mediation. Now I am on hospice.

I have been a victim multiple times in the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Public Benefits for New York on
Q: I’m in a program that’s covered by my insurance, is it legal for them to charge me rent while insurance covers my stay

I’m in a drug rehabilitation center and my insurance is covering the costs of my stay and the facility I’m at has opened a benefits case for me for cash and food stamps. Once I was approved they started taking my food stamps and my cash assistance as rent even though they are being paid by my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Colorado on
Q: about online casinos b2services is it legal to use gift cards from circle k and dollar general to play as real money

After spending a lot of money that way with those cards they stop letting me use them I wonder if they still let other customers use it or they cancel doing it it involves circle and dollar general is it money laundering ?

0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: I'm in New Jersey and desperately seeking an experienced attorney that loves doing what they do so to speak. Please help

I HAD a personal injury case. Medical transport i was a passanger we got into an accident I broke my back amongst other injuries. My lawyer got my case dismissed with prejudice over numerous lies to the court. I just received a letter from that same attorney advising me that his office "... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: OK my case is CRAZY NEEDLESS TO SAY and I'm totally lost in what to do next please help me. Briefly... I hired an attorn

Fir a personal injury case. He lied numerous times in court case was dismissed with prejudice. I filed an ethical complaint I just received a letter from my attorney admitting his office committed fraud. What do I do now. New Jersey case.

Clifford B Cohn
Clifford B Cohn
answered on Nov 17, 2024

Unfortunately you need to contact another attorney as soon as possible, one that specializes in legal malpractice. They are very experienced at pursuing matters where attorneys have either intentionally done something wrong or accidentally done something wrong that has affected your case.... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: OK my son was indicted on a seven count indictment how should indictment with two party's be worded

The indictment is word as is are charged as party and party to the crime but does not say which is which is this flawed

2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Can you still a hospital for not taking care of you properly urinating on yourself having anxiety for like you can't bre
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 15, 2024

While that could be considered malpractice or neglect, without further harm, such a case may not be viable.

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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: Why would the tn ag refuse to respond to a complaint and interagatories within 30 in the tn claims commission

Why would defense deliberately refuse to respond to a complaint within 30 days?

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for South Carolina on
Q: Attorney negligence Faxed wrong medical info request content failed to read report sent errord to Adjuster. Had to get l

Lawyer send correct medical info Adjuster handed case to TPA CORVEL Owner had admitted to fault. Attorney says $300,000. I'll put Big money in our pockets. TPA Offers $25,000. My Lawyer says take it. $16,000. I got 2 Cortisone shots within week DVT ISHEMIC Strokes. No history of any such in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Elder Law, Legal Malpractice and Probate for Georgia on
Q: There is a will. Mother's estate is not small. Can I charge the executor and his lawyer for fraud and punitive damages?

I don't know why two previous lawyers have not wanted to charge the executor AND his Real Estate Agent/Lawyer/Tax Preparer and Tax Lawyer/Property Management Company Owner. He seems to be holding on to the "no admin required" agreement for dear life. I haven't got a clue why my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Antitrust, Appeals / Appellate Law, Federal Crimes and Legal Malpractice on
Q: Hi there. so frustrated that i am so insinstant and need a break. NZ and austraili9a considered so kind, naive were terr

I have asked highcourt to drop fake charges from FBI attempted extrajudical murder, and torture and much of the crime that someone here haqs studied and considers lesson in history. But with water we have been illegally cut off.I will file that crime with ICC if able to reach somehow but they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: i have all the evidence for legal malpractice of previous lawyer how do i negotiate compensation?

i found out her errors 4 years later when i decided to represent myself bec i got into a lot of debts bec of d case suffered financial hardships and case dragged bec of her serious oversight

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

If you believe your previous lawyer committed malpractice that caused financial harm, you should first gather and organize all evidence of the errors, including court documents, communications, and financial records showing your damages.

Consider consulting with a legal malpractice attorney...
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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Probate for California on
Q: In need of a pro bono attorney to deal with a probate situation but also malpractice. Court date Dec 9th.

I really need to speak to an attorney to give more details as it is lenghty and complicated.

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Let me help point you in the right direction since time is critical with your upcoming court date.

For immediate assistance with pro bono legal services, contact your state's bar association - they maintain lists of attorneys who offer free legal help and can match you with someone...
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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, Legal Malpractice and Military Law for Texas on
Q: Thank you for your time here, my question is: I recently discovered a fraudulent concealment of my complaint of retaliat

Recently discovered fraudulent concealment of my complaint of military retaliation. With whom should I be presenting this issue? I have a PTSD service connected injury, maybe I'm not presenting the issue correctly but everyone, DoDIG, office special counsel, army eeo, all immediately respond... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for New York on
Q: I'm looking for a walk in law office regarding representation.
Carl Nelson
Carl Nelson
answered on Nov 6, 2024

You’re in luck, the world is full of them. You can do a Google search or contact your local bar association.

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2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: If Attorney in legal malpractice presents false material to Court, do you need to name them in the case?

In a Legal Malpractice case, if an Attorney representing the attorney party, presents materials to the Court intended to establish justifiable reliance that later is found to be fraudulent, is it necessary to name the Attorney in the case in order for the defendants to be held accountable for the... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 6, 2024

There are other methods you can take in the court to show the evidence is fraudulent to the jury to help your case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: You discovered 5yrs ago today that you have been scammed by a attorney an he cost you to lose 162 t thousand dollars
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 19, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Without knowing more details, a starting point could be to reach out to law firms in your state. You've probably already been searching through firms that handle such matters. You could supplement your efforts... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Legal Malpractice for Wisconsin on
Q: Question is below

When you have to pay a guardian ad litem for a child custody case or chips petition, are they legally required to give To give the parents and not just the court the invoices of the billable hours and what they did for those hours? Otherwise, can’t they get olr’d? Also when you pay for chips... View More

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