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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.
lawyer claimed he filed my lawsuit in federal court 2 months ago..he did not..and now for two months no one in his office has returned my calls
answered on Dec 1, 2014
No, that is not proper. Send a certified letter describing your concerns and requesting a call, if that doesn't get his attention call the Florda Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP). They can be reached at 1-866-352-0707, I assure you they will get his full attention.
My exs friend was our personal and corp attorney. While going thru divorce he drew a 220g personal loan to my ex from a friend guarenteed by the corp which allowed my ex to be released for any reason, the corp for no reason, payable on demand. If unpd forgo foreclosure and friend could take corp in... View More 
answered on Nov 14, 2012
This is not a malpractice issue. The statute of limitations on contracts is 5 years. It might be a fraud issue. Consult with a local attorney about this, and make the facts clearer.
answered on Sep 27, 2012
Paralegals cannot give legal advice, like attorneys can. All they can do is fill out forms for you. If one goes beyond that and gives you legal advice, report it.
answered on Jul 26, 2012
We would need more facts, not just a question with a few facts, to determine an answer to this question
Important details of our sons case. He just let the state attorney decide on our sons sentance.
My divorce attorney committed so much malpractice I ended up with less than 0 and no alimony from a 30 year abusive marriage. My ex took everything totaling almost 4 million. I've consulted malpractice attorney who agree it is a strong case but then found he had no insurance so won't... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2012
The problem is that there is no deep pocket to go after. You cannot get blood from a stone. Money is the goal in a lawsuit of this nature. Law students cannot represent people in court and cannot give legal advice.
answered on Jun 23, 2012
You can try filing complaints with any state bar she is a member of. Writing bad checks is a crime and state bar organizations usually discipline attorneys who break laws.
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