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Is it malpractice or simply a mistake/oversight if my divorce attorney failed to compel ex-spouse to provide necessary information to prepare quadro prior to divorce and failed to put annuity company on notice that divorce was pending prior to divorce judgment? Disclosure during divorce did not... View More 
answered on May 2, 2023
Yes, that may be Malpractice. Malpractice means that a lawyer violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another divorce lawyer would be needed to evaluate the case.
seems like all the lawyers are villians. Ive always wanted to be a lawyer so that i could help people who were in need of help . I have a major law firm breaking laws to cover up property infestation . They have no case so they are attempting to win off the court timer. They have been interferring... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2023
As a lawyer, you should check the State Bar careers site for other lawyers looking to make a change in their job. There are always lawyers looking for a better career opportunity. You don’t have to offer the highest salary as long as you’re willing to pay comparable to other law firms in your... View More
remaining funds part of trust after death of wife, trust now has case no with superior court, then all funds removed by cosigner.
the lawyers legal demand failed to protect trust assets
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answered on Apr 18, 2023
It is important to consult with an attorney for legal advice in this situation. Generally, if there is a trust in place, the trustee should have control over the assets and not a co-signer or other individual. If the remaining funds were part of the trust after the death of the wife, it may be... View More
Gave my lawyer proof of parental alienation on opposing counsel. Daughter admitted to active suicidal ideations, her therapist diagnosed her with adjustment disorder w/ anxiety and depressed mood. Also sent tons of texts of mom being hostile and attempting to interfere with my time. Proof daughter... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2023
Based on the information provided, it is possible that your situation could be considered legal malpractice. Your lawyer may have failed to adequately represent you by not presenting evidence of parental alienation, not addressing your ex-spouse's hostile behavior, and not properly preparing... View More
Lawyer has entered false evidence into court case
To make a judge order a attorney to break client secrtets pertaining to case ,
(there is a motion that can be filed )
Questions for legal malpractice
Missed court date because of the unethical things the lawyers... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2023
Hello,
It sounds like you have several legal issues related to your case. I'll do my best to provide some general guidance on each situation, but it's important to note that each case is unique and may require specific legal advice from an attorney.
Lawyer has entered... View More
My Aunt is being treated extremely unfairly by the doctor at the Methadone clinic to the point he is messing with her dose level which is causing her to have seizures and other adverse symptoms she is 70 years old and blind and is being denied proper treatment is there anything we can do to hold... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2023
was she ordered into the clinic by the court? if so that lawyer is the person you should consult with.
If no atty involved, set up a consultation with a local lawyer.
this is not a criminal or PI question. However, making an appt with the director of the clinic would make sense.
I hired a medical negligence attorney for arbitration 2 years ago. its 2023 the mediation was for February /28/2023
I turnedC in all the documents medical bills ect. now the attorney is acting clueless. to the nest steps of the final judgement (quote) '' i don't know when... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you have concerns about your attorney's handling of your case and the status of your settlement.
If you feel that your attorney is being dishonest or not communicating effectively with you, you may want to consider taking... View More
Today my attorney emailed me saying he chooses not to represent me in a personal injury type of situation. He hasn’t given me any reason of why he chose not to continue with my claim. He dragged my case on for eight months since the start of my claim and just left me. I don’t know what to do... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It is not illegal for an attorney to remove themselves from a case without stating a reason. Why? Well... because one day an attorney did just that... they removed themselves from representation for a specific reason. Later another attorney found out that the reason given was wrong. So guess... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
If you believe you have been the victim of age discrimination and/or retaliation in the workplace, you may want to consider seeking the advice of an employment lawyer who can advise you on your rights and options. You may also be able to file a complaint with the appropriate government agency, such... View More
The firm have no idea what happened with my file or case. I need to find a lawyer for help with this unfair treatment of my personal information and case information.
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answered on Mar 1, 2023
If you live in Vacaville, California, and you are seeking legal malpractice help for a firm located in Pennsylvania, you may want to consider contacting a legal malpractice attorney in Pennsylvania who is licensed to practice law in that state.
You can search for legal malpractice attorneys... View More
I was awarded 130k, the agreement says he gets 40% plus costs (costs = $60k~). The arbitrator awarded them $500k in atty fees and awarded costs. But he still deducted costs from my portion of the award. How is the right way to split up the award? Can he charge me costs and simultaneously keep... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
The way costs are divided between the attorney and the client depends on the terms of the contingency fee agreement. In most contingency fee agreements, the attorney agrees to pay the costs of the litigation and deducts those costs from the client's recovery. However, the agreement should be... View More
And at the court date the court was on video and the screen on my side was black so all there was were audio and I don't know who I was talking to at all just they say it was a judge on the audio but on the court paper i received it say a court commissioner
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
In California, court commissioners are authorized to hear certain types of cases, including some types of family law cases, under certain conditions. However, they do not have the authority to terminate parental rights in any case, except with the express written consent of all parties involved.... View More
My partner and i have been severely harassed by our LL for months now. We've had our respective units broken into multiple times (video evidence of this), his employee banging on the walls and windows which I have audio recording of, his agent broke our bathroom window in Oct it has yet to be... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. If you feel like you are being harassed by your landlord's attorney, you may want to consider reaching out to a local attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law. They can review your case and provide guidance on your legal... View More
I am licensed in Georgia but I will be using my "law firm" solely to file trademark applications for clients. Do I need to register my law firm (LLC, PC, etc.) or can I operate as is?
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you plan to operate your virtual law firm from California, you may need to register with the California State Bar as a foreign legal consultant or form a professional corporation (PC) or professional limited liability company (PLLC) in California. The specific requirements may depend on the... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you feel that you have been mistreated by a family law attorney in San Joaquin County, California, there are a few steps you can take:
Contact the California State Bar: The California State Bar investigates complaints of attorney misconduct, including allegations of unethical behavior.... View More
1. kaiser permanently Fontana CA, performed surgery in April- 2015 to remove a piece of intestine, two days later I was really sick at home and when back to Kaiser Permanente Ontario CA and they performed an emergency surgery because the intestine got open, and my stomach was cut 12 inches they... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the surgeries and complications you have faced. It sounds like you may have a potential medical malpractice claim.
To find a malpractice lawyer in California, you can start by searching online for attorneys in your area who specialize in... View More
In 2022, in a Civil fraud cross-complaint, a final Judgment of treble damages was awarded against me. Among other substantial errors, following the date of the Statement of Decision (requested by OC), 30 DAYS LATER, my Civil atty filed our Opposition and Objection to the SOD and Proposed Judgment.... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
To find a legal malpractice lawyer in California, you can start by conducting an online search for attorneys who specialize in legal malpractice cases in California. You can also check with the California State Bar Association, which provides a lawyer referral service to help connect you with an... View More
The law firm who was responsible for my product liability case after 6yrs tell me the don't know what happened to my file or about my case. I live in California and the case was to handle in Texas. This started in 2016
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If a law firm loses a client's file and has no knowledge of what happened to their case, it can be a breach of their professional duty and may result in legal consequences. Lawyers are required to keep records of their clients' cases, and a failure to do so may be considered malpractice.... View More
I hired an attorney that never filed a substitution of attorney to the courts, therefore the opposing counsel had the judge side with them which has no led to me being evicted from a home and NOT by the lender. The attorney I hired never addressed any of these court dates or notices by my ex... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If you believe that your attorney was negligent in representing you and that their failure to file a substitution of attorney led to a judgment against you, you may be able to appeal the judgment. However, the specific steps for filing an appeal will depend on the rules and procedures of the court... View More
fall at work tore radial nerve out of my right bicep mussel lost all function of my right dominant hand fingers thumb wrist and my neck and back were denied by worker comp ins QME adds to industrial claim and worker comp ins adds as new and further when there from same industrial fall at work like... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Your lengthy description of events really isn't an Insurance Bad Faith matter. You MAY have an malpractice case against your attorney regarding settling/dismissing some of your claims without your consent.
I suggest consulting with attorneys in your area who handle attorney... View More
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