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An atty filed a frivolous lawsuit against me. I fought back and the atty quickly withdrew the complaint. Yet the case still costed me a significant amount of atty fees and expenses. Subsequently, I filed a complaint with Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission against the atty for misconduct. The... View More 
answered on Aug 22, 2024
Unfortunately, bar counsel has the sole discretion whether to pursue a grievance against an attorney. You cannot appeal their decision.
i feel that i have been a lifetime victim of excessive force, improper approach, and or conduct distancing officers from being balanced or just. my first memory of police instances is my best friend that was shot at the age of 12 by a group of detectives and uniformed officers in nyc in 1988-89 and... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you've faced a long history of difficult and traumatic experiences with law enforcement, and you're looking to take action. Building a case against a police department or officers for misconduct can be a challenging process, but there are steps you can take to start... View More
surgery to fix what he did on the first surgery. It's still really messed up
answered on May 22, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your first step could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with a law firm. In addition to your searches, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." Local and state bar associations also have attorney... View More
My mother requested a legal letter from a Baltimore law firm in 2020 but failed to make a personal copy. She called them again last month to request a reprinted digital copy with letterhead and also to inquire about legal advice for expungement. We got the pdf letter and another lawyer shared an... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
They should not charge in this situation unless the fee agreement from when they were previously hired could be considered to cover the recent consultation.
If your told your appeals attorney will be at court defending you but sends someone else you've never talked to instead without talking to you about it. He also failed to send another lawyer from the trial court county to testify he would have tried your case differently when your seeking... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
It depends on the fee agreement and other facts. Generally, an attorney hiring and using associated attorneys is acceptable.
If while waiting for trial you ask your lawyer to request a plea deal with the state numerous times but he never does because he thinks he can win.
answered on May 8, 2023
Yes, that is probably legal malpractice. But it would be very difficult to prove damages resulting from the malpractice. Additionally, some states have laws that have strict requirements for legal malpractice cases. Consult with experienced legal malpractice specialists in your state.
answered on Mar 28, 2022
I am also a MD broker, and we have had this question from many of our clients, over time. The answer is entirely dependent on what the review says, and the circumstance. But it is extremely unlikely that you would ever recover non-economic damages. Have you exhausted your remedies with Google? Have... View More
Discovery has a box checked “aerial photos“ being the basis of evidence for a search warrant of a home, wouldn’t the prosecution have to provide those aerial photos to the defense? My attorney frankly says there are no aerial photos and that the police lied to get the search warrant (to... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2022
You should not be posting these facts on a public forum, and you need to have these private conversations with your lawyer. The state's discovery obligations are clear, and your lawyer is in the best position to evaluate the situation and take any action that is appropriate or advisable.... View More
I only been here for 2 months my lease is no where near ending. I’m in Baltimore MD and was told that she can do
The open house but do I have to agree to the viewing? What are my rights when it comes to the public viewing my personal things within the apartment
answered on Jan 21, 2022
First, read your lease to see if there is a specific provision regarding this. If not, NO. An open house is NOT a reasonable request from a landlord. Reasonable inspections upon advance notice and appropriate times are generally allowed, but having real estate agents and prospective buyers... View More
Came up with a plan - started paying the bankruptcy each month. Paid into it March through November of 2020. My attorney filed something incorrectly - case was dismissed for a month. Started getting calls from creditors. He corrected it - I'm back in the bankruptcy. Bankruptcy approved in Dec... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2021
You can get a second opinion from another experienced bankruptcy lawyer, who will need to review your case and the filings in it. If there is something new that can be done, other than what is being done, then they will tell you. If there was malpractice, then they can identify it for you and... View More
If so - I want all my debt cleared and mine and my spouses credit score back to the 700's. If you are willing to look at my case - please let me know. I really could use some help
answered on Sep 15, 2021
No one an give you an opinion on this board without reviewing your case. And even if your attorney "screwed up royally" there is not way to get your credit score to the 700s.
I am a physician licensed in Maryland planning to do contract work with an employer in Maryland. The employer will be paying my LLC that I must set up. The taxes are lower in Virginia, so I would like to set up my LLC in Virginia. However, I am not licensed in Virginia. Do I need to set up the LLC... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2021
You are mixing up two totally different things: (1) the right of a legal entity to regularly conduct business in Maryland; and (2) which state you owe and pay income taxes. If it was as easy as where you organize your pass-through entity, everyone would create an LLC in the states with no state... View More
My uncle is a fiduciary to my sons trust fund. The fund was created when my mother passed. We have never seen an accounting of the money. How do we find out what's going on with the fund? He is not returning phone calls or emails or snail mail in regards to this matter.
answered on Nov 8, 2019
Your uncle as trustee of a trust for the benefit of your son is required to provide your son or, if he is a minor, his parents with an accounting of the trust assets. Unfortunately, since your uncle is refusing to communicate with you, your son or you will be required to institute litigation... View More
answered on May 29, 2019
In most states adult men over the age of 18 (like you are) can be charged with various criminal violations if caught having sexual relations with an under-aged girl (like your girlfriend is). The difference in their ages is not relevant.
I served 2 summons complaints, one on Ocwen Loan Servicing and second on U.S Bank, NA as Trustees resident agents who were different companies who had different names and addresses. The attorney for U. S. Bank, NA as Trustee is representing both Ocwen Loan Servicing and U.S. Bank on two separate... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2018
Attorneys can appropriately represent more than one defendant in a given case (or for that matter more than one plaintiff), so long as the parties represented by the same attorney don't have claims or conflict involving each other. What an attorney cannot do is represent parties on two... View More
Additionally the judge sealed both documents to protect the lawyer. Defendant wants both examined by an expert.
answered on Jan 11, 2019
Most rulings can be appealed if there was an error in the trial court's handling of the evidence. However, keep in mind that appeal rights are very time sensitive.
Separately, the Attorney Grievance Commission in this state investigates charges of lawyer misconduct.
While... View More
Using a bank check, if mailing it?
answered on Feb 25, 2017
Unused retainer amounts are usually returned in the form of a check and can be hand delivered or mailed. The check should be accompanied by a detailed breakdown of how funds were applied to your case and an explanation for the amount being returned to you.
answered on Nov 11, 2015
If the estate was damaged due to the negligence of an attorney yes, probably, if the statute of limitations has not tolled. You would need to move to re-open the estate.
answered on Jul 25, 2015
The State Bar of the State in which the lawyer is licensed.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
The name of the motion
answered on Nov 16, 2015
More information is needed to answer. Talk to a local lawyer about your situation.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It... View More
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