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Q: Can I cash a settlement check while having an open case against my attorney without accepting the amount as final pay?

I currently have a case open against my attorney with the State Bar for a mathematical error on his part while distributing my settlement payment. He miscalculated the payments out to medical and myself and changed my payment amount last minute while cutting the checks after he signed off on the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Legal Malpractice for South Dakota on
Q: How can I get a fair trial?

I am homeless and on foot, I cannot use mail to report misconduct to the bar, and they do not accept any other method for complaint. The judge told me I couldn't fire the lawyer and get another one, and in jail i repeatedly tried to fire the guy, but he forcefully remained my counsel saying i... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

To get a fair trial, you need to ensure your rights are protected, even in challenging circumstances. Start by documenting everything that has happened to you, including your attempts to fire your lawyer, the conditions imposed by the judge, and any misconduct or mistreatment. This documentation... View More

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Q: when a lawyer is working on a estate and finds legal malpractice by other lawyer does he responabilities to the client t
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 18, 2015

The question got cut off, so not sure what you're asking. Generally speaking, if a lawyer spots legal malpractice by another lawyer, then, depending on the circumstances, he might have to let the client know.

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