If I hire an attorney, will they be able to find out if a son is stealing/taking benefits or other from his mother? Mind you, the son's wife is a social worker so she knows all the tricks and loopholes
Following a negotiated settlement, when the plaintiff's attorney disburses the funds to lien holders and themselves, shouldn't they provide a detailed breakdown of expenses and payments with the check to their client? If the settlement was negotiated in August and the disbursement check... View More 
answered on Mar 27, 2024
Yes attorneys need to provide their clients a disbursal statement.
The settlement can take time to disburse once payment is received. For example to negotiate medical liens and no interest would be paid to the client. Otherwise, disbursal should occur immediately.
The provider is covered by the company's malpractice insurance who will provide the attorney and cover the claim. However, a malpractice incident report must first be completed with the option of using a private attorney. If an attorney was not hired and listed before submitting the report and... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
In general in any claim investigation, one is usually free to retain an attorney after the process has begun. It isn't possible to say if that would mean being given liberty to amend a statement/report, now having the benefit of an attorney. It's possible there could be conditions imposed... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2024
Attorneys might not be the most knowledgeable in this area. Medical professionals, such as dermatologists, would probably know more about this. Good luck
A settlement Agreement was prepared by a party with adequate Attorneys 2 days to it's trial. That same day Pro Se party rescind.
A settlement Agreement was made under pressure by attorneys on a Friday the trial was set to begin the following Monday: Party A was unrepresented vs a Party... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
So, if I understand you correctly, you entered into a settlement agreement, the terms of which were changed after you signed the agreement. Under those circumstances, you might have a valid basis on which to say that there was never an agreement in the first place since you never agreed to these... View More
Is that a conflict of interest? The initial firm I hired on 8-15-19, (with a retainer), emails me saying he doesn't know me, and would never sue the defense, although I have phone records, emails, etc.
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Your attorney is being sued by whom, by you or by someone else? If someone else, then there's arguably no conflict. There are many firms that represents doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits and attorneys in legal malpractice lawsuits. As long as the two lawsuits do not... View More
I would like the case reopened. I was under duress. Attorneys and Judge failed to inform me that I had time to amend. Settled for lesser amount.
Attorney was on vacation during the entire time we had to prepare for the case, she'd informed me that it was very unfortunate.... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
If you've agreed to a settlement in a New York State Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) case and wish to appeal, you should be aware that typically, a settlement agreement is final and binding once signed.
However, if you believe you were under duress or there were other improprieties... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
You can try reporting the matter to the Office of the Attorney General, https://ag.ny.gov/i-want/use-whistleblower-portal Keep in mind that if your complaint arises out of litigation or a proceeding to which you are a party, it's unlikely that the AG's office will take any action.
I fired my attorney in a malpractice case 3 months later We were at a settlement conference and he signed legal documents Is settlement valid I was forced to sign by my attorney and judge even though I did not want to
answered on Sep 19, 2023
Your facts do not ring true or correctly and are contrary to established requirements of an on record settlement. I suggest you take your matter up with your attorney to obtain a clear understanding of what happened.
My soon to be husband has been almost a year awaiting outcome of a federal arrest that I have found out more about online than he has from his public defender. When asked to meet with him she has still a year later never met him in person. She has filed notices and discussed pleas without his... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2023
One may complain to either or both the Federal Defender's Office of NYS and the presiding judge in the case, but had better have all the details correct and back up the allegations.
I was charged for the outside lawyer to represent me at the closing.
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
If your lawyer hired another lawyer to represent you at a real estate closing without your permission and you were charged for their services, it's important to consider the legality and appropriateness of this situation. In many cases, lawyers are expected to obtain their clients'... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
You can certainly have an attorney-client relationship without a written retainer agreement. The better practice, however, is to have a written retainer agreement which sets forth the duties and responsibilities of both the attorney and the client. That said, if you are unhappy with your current... View More
I got arrested for having a taser in my purse during a car searched. It was $12 and ordered online from china. It made its way through customs to my front door. I had to pay a lawyer since I couldn’t get a public defender cause I was under 21 at the time and they made my mom pay. I also had to... View More
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answered on Apr 27, 2023
Even assuming it's now legal to carry a taser in NY (which I could not confirm), since it was not legal at the time you committed the (former) "crime," you cannot be compensated now, unfortunately.
If it is kept secret from the public, is it so all over New York? Thank you.
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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... View More
If it's not, what do I do about it?
answered on Mar 11, 2023
While there are some exceptions, it is typically illegal for a company to not hire you in New York based solely on a positive drug test for THC. If that's what they did, and why they did it, and no exceptions apply, you can sue them.
I'm not comfortable using an attorney in Herkimer county especially one provided by this judge! Especially if my brothers mother in law who could have possibly plaid a hand in his decision to put me and my family on the street in the middle of winter when I was the assaulted party ?
answered on Jan 16, 2023
The appointed lawyer is an independent attorney who is on a panel with no connection to the judge. Of course, you are always free to hire your own lawyer if you have the means to do so.
funds could not be released. Chevy Chase Bank was assumed by Capital One bank 2009.
Completed takeover 2010. November 10, 2012 Chevy Chase a (DEFUNCT) bank filed a lien on the property (incorrectly - wrong block and lot number), Chevy Chase (DEFUNCT) bank assigned the purported mortgage... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
When is the foreclosure auction scheduled? If there was a defect in the assignment, you may be able to file an Order to Show Cause to stay the sale, but only before the auction is completed. After that you would have a very hard time undoing the sale.
The situation involves illegal sedation of a disabled person in a group home with evidence, and neglect/abuse with evidence. The group home agency has failed to correct the situation or address the situation appropriately on so many levels it's mind-blowing. We also want to sue for... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2022
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Although this site doesn't operate like a lawyer referral service, the closest feature here is the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. You could use it to supplement searches you've already conducted. There's also a Lawyer Referral resource with the... View More
My attorney says there is nothing I can do. I can’t believe I can be provided with real estate sales paperwork to sign stating that the attorney collected the money when he didn’t. Should I have been informed and what can I do. My buyer backed out of the deal with proven false reasons and my... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
Something is fishy. However, you do not have to return money you do not have. If the lawyer said money was in escrow and it was not, he can be disbarred. Escrow accounting is a big deal.
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