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Psychological evaluation at the request of defense, patient retains privilege to my comprehension? Information remains confidential, requiring written consent to reveal? Misdiagnosis provided, recommendation made is preposterously unethical and malicious.
Intent to generate prejudice, effective.
answered on Mar 11, 2017
If you are examined for court purposes, disclosure in the court is the premise of the exam. The expert's opinions are subject to cross examination and rebuttal by your experts. Discuss this with your attorney.
answered on Oct 6, 2016
Interesting question. An attorney licensed to practice in Georgia and who mostly practices tax law, is nevertheless qualified to practice family law, but in Georgia. If the advice concerns inter-related issues of Georgia and Florida law, giving such advice is probably not considered the... View More 
I am considering becoming self-employed as a "life coach" -- albeit unlicensed and uncertified until I satisfy the educational requirements for working as a counselor -- and I am trying to gather information about what I must do to protect myself from liability. I also need to know if... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
Makes sense to get a general errorors and omissions /general liability policy. As to the admissions, morally you need to consider them, legally only those professions required to report have to report. There may be variances in state law.
Suggest you google mandatory reporting state by... View More
the offer I would lose my SSDI and Medicare benefits if I were to go to court. Based on this information I accepted this under this advice. The next day I spoke to two SSD attorneys and was told this would not happen. The lawyer was trying to cover up the fact she did not do anything on my behalf... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2016
About all you can do if no one wants to pursue it as malpractice (and there are some good reasons) is file a grievance with the disciplinary board if you feel you were lied to.
1043 electors (29% of voters) have petitioned the City to reconsider an ordinance. The City Clerk has declared our petition insufficient based on some falsehoods and some specious interpretations of law. None of these insufficiencies are defined in the City Charter. We have counsel, but how do we... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2016
If your counsel cannot answer your question, perhaps he or she needs to consult with an attorney with more experience in municipal law.
I saw an attorney today for a problem with the co trustee of my fathers estate. The attorney was brusk and started saying his son can sell the house, he can get me money yada yada and he can take care of it all for 350 bucks an hour. I decided to try and work things out before hiring him but he... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2016
A fee devision is when more than one attorney (often from different offices) work on your case and split the fee accordingly. It can be favorable as it should not cost you anything additional and you get two or more individuals helping you with different knowledge bases.
If a personal injury lawyer calls and harasses another lawyer, which is his opponent and his opponent's client, stating that he knows that the client is exaggerating his claim, what is the ethical violation and what should of the personal injury lawyer done instead?
answered on Feb 10, 2016
The lawyer shouldn't be contact a represented individual, but its a given that lawyers will talk about, and have differing views on, a shared case.
Or when you talk to staff to find out what's going on (you've been patiently waiting) and the way they get you off the phone is to either threaten to convert you to hourly or to withdraw? I have been more than patient.....haven't been argumentive. I get this from one para-legal but... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2016
More info is needed. Check with a local malpractice or ethics lawyer.
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... View More
I was told I could lose my condo over a document with my name listed as the third trustee and that I needed to hire a lawyer for a $7500.00 non refundable retainer
answered on Jul 16, 2015
You did not ask a question here. Non-refundable retainers are not refundable, generally.
things I did as an employee of an attorney. Write and file motions, diary and answer discovery, etc. He'll sign as pro se litigant. I don't want to take a chance of practicing law. I'm leaning on sending him to the Fla Bar for a referral. Advice?
answered on Jul 10, 2015
Before, you acted under the direct supervision of an attorney, and if you are not doing it that way you are practicing law without a license.
A person consulted in TN was advising the client and her lawyer in FL but was not a lawyer at all.
answered on Mar 16, 2015
I do not understand this question. Please rephrase it or contact an attorney to discuss the facts and circumstances.
to the usics for 2years and make all my document and money order expired,and I no longer need is service
answered on Mar 2, 2015
That was probably a non-refundable, minimum deposit to secure the services of the attorney.
The attorney was fired by me but continued to work with the other party and was still trying to work a deal..
My siblings and I are being sued for a judgment that was awarded against the estate. Can I sue him?
answered on Jan 12, 2015
You have given no facts which indicate what your conclusion is. Go see another attorney about this.
I fired the attorney and Requested my records, attached to the record were some emails between the attorneys. Can I used them in the complaint I am filing with the Florida bar?
answered on Dec 27, 2014
You cannot file a legal malpractice case with the Florida Bar. They only address ethical problems. You would have to find a legal malpractice attorney and file suit in the circuit court, probably. I believe that the emails might be admissible if they are relevant and not immaterial.
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