I was in England for a while with my aunt as a student, I decided to accompany her to instabul for an operation. There she kicked me out without any money in an unknown country. I had to find a way to get home. So I took a direct flight to my home country Texas. I’ve contacted her regarding my... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2018
You will probably need to retain a solicitor in England to sue her.
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answered on Mar 8, 2018
You must also show some type of harm incurred by prosecutorial delay if you are to prevail on a speedy trial issue; mere delay is not sufficient to prove a denial of constitutional rights. You should have this discussion with your attorney, but from what you describe, no misconduct has occurred.... View More
1997 DWI Hit and broke leg of other driver did 6yrs prison time after 10yrs probation revoked. Now on parole with $92,000 to pay Any hope?
answered on Feb 26, 2018
What is your goal? Your chances of overturning a 20 year old conviction are slim, and I assume the $92,000 owed is from a civil suit arising out of the same incident. The question for the criminal case is whether you operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated, was there an assault, and are you... View More
I received a census bureau letter at my second home right b4 my week long vacation. I figured I would fill it out when I got back. When I made it back I had one letter in the mail and one on the door. I plan on filling it out tonight. My dad called me telling me that the census agent had contacted... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
You may contact the census bureau, discover the supervisor of the agent in question and lodge your complaint with the agency. No criminal offense, however, has taken place from what you describe.
Contact via phone or email
answered on Dec 31, 2017
Yes, an attorney representing a party may, in general, contact an unrepresented opposing party.
answered on Nov 29, 2017
You don't want to be represented by a lawyer that isn't happy to represent YOU!
The Texas State Bar has a bunch of rules for attorneys. Many of them are complicated, obscure, or even counter intuitive. If an attorney is concerned that representing a client might break a rule,... View More
I am 16 and working a weekend job saturday and sunday. 10 hours on saturday, 7 hours on sunday. I go to work every weekend, yet I am filed as an independant contractor in order for the business to avoid paying employment tax, or workers' compensation insurance, and the rules provided by law... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
You have a two-part question:
(1) Neither federal law or Texas state law require employers to provide employees with a lunch break. Employers choose whether to provide employees with a lunch break during a work shift. The only exception involves mothers who breastfeed. They must receive a... View More
My former lawyer filed and won what he called a petition to interplead funds. It was improper. I understand for a interpleader to be proper 1. The stakeholder must be a disinterested party. (He wasn't nor did he claim to be an disinterested party) 2. there must be genuine conflicting claims... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2017
Get a consult from a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles malpractice--they give free consults.
A private US citizen has developed say a better small arms technology such as rifle manufacture or bullet manufacture. Can he sell it to the chinese military for example or can he work as a consultant for the chinese military? He has never worked for any branch of the US govt or any US... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
You will probably need an export license to be able to transfer military technology to China. Under the U.S. Export Control System, our government controls exports of sensitive equipment, software and technology as a means to promote our national security interests and foreign policy objectives.... View More
I paid an attorney a retainer and he did not help me with my case, and still asked me to pay the remainder of the balance. the case did not go to trail and the charges did not go to court. he did not even advise me of this i found out thru the other party.
answered on May 5, 2017
Try this-
https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=File_a_Grievance&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29656
If a provider left on bad terms, although voluntary, can they use former employer's contact numbers to write their prescriptions? I have had a few calls from pharmacies regarding her prescriptions for other patients. Is there any legal issues with this? Is there something that could place our... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Bad practice for the doctor. Generally, if the doctor not there you should direct them back to the doctor's phone number.
It may be a technical violation, but likely not criminal though possibly so as to prescriptions for certain medications.
Your attorney should be able to... View More
They took tmc for allegations of drug use without ever even giving me a drug test and at my 262 hearing I tested clean but the judge continued anyway said it was because of my history my case worker calls me maybe one a month she also told my therapist not to schedule me a session until I submitted... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2017
You need to hire a family law attorney to represent you in Texas. The state is very serious about protecting children and about following their instructions and abiding by their rules. If you want to be sure your parental rights are protected, contact an attorney right away. This is not a matter... View More
He used false addresses for paperwork to be concealed. I need to get access to the properties that have now been sent to unclaimed property and money. I do not know the lawyer in charge of these two entities in Louisiana.
How can I can access before they illegally continue to misappropriate... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2017
If your father has been declared legally incapacitated (in some states called legally incompetent), it has been by a judge. Check with the court handling probate and guardianship in the Louisiana parish where your father lives. The court records are public and should contain the name and contact... View More
I'd like to use the name dental in my teeth whitening business name.
The word dental means: Of, relating to, or for the teeth: - Is this illegal? Thanks
answered on Sep 9, 2016
I think the Texas Dental Associatioon would view it as holding yourself out as a dentist. Because "clinic" is defined as a place that renders outpatient treatment, you could have problems with state agencies. Further, if you aren't a dentist I hope you have a good liability insurance... View More
My lawyer was suppended on the date of hire but never informed me this situation. Cause of his neglegents I lost my
answered on Aug 18, 2016
File a motion to reopen based on that. Look for a lawyer who handles legal malpractice who is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultaitions.
Like or sign can he just not try your case because you didn't sign the settlement when he filled your case in court?
answered on Jul 9, 2016
If there are problems with the case he discovers he can, within the code of ethics, ask to withdraw.
when I got out and went back to work I was served papers my ex had filed for temporary custody of my daughter without any warning my first day back to work. I had a nervous breakdown and a set back. I met with his lawyers and verbally agreed with the order but never signed anything. Court was... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2016
you need to contact legal services/legal aid.You need to get copies of the court dockets and the orders, so whoever you talk to can see what is going on and advise you. You should have received notice/service. But that's not malpractice.You can file to reopen the custody matter but you need an... View More
He is basing his request on not being able to communicate with me in a manner consistent with good attorney/client relations
answered on Feb 16, 2016
More info is needed. A local lawyer can advise.
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 is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More
My wife was in a car accident with a man back in August. After filing claims, both insurance companies decided that they would deny both claims, stating that there is not enough evidence to support said claims. Both parties basically backed up into one another when leaving a parking lot.... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Not clear on the specifics. Just because he is a lawyer doesn't mean he can't tell people he will sue them. Check with local ethics counsel.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is... View More
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