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my boyfriends paid lawyer advised him wrong about a plea agreement deal to get him to sign (told him they wpuld drop the PFO1 if he took 10 years at 20 percent, which was not the case. It was 10 years without possible probation/parole and charges were also enhanced by the PF01, which was also not... View More 
answered on Jul 18, 2024
This seems like a serious question, and I recommend speaking to an attorney licensed to practice in Kentucky ASAP (Legal aid could probably work as well). The reason for this is even though you asked about malpractice, there could be steps your boyfriend could take to withdraw his guilty plea... View More
The same attorney also prepared my late mother's will, which bequeaths the property to me. He has betrayed my mothers trust by not telling her what the "survivorship clause" meant when he prepared her will. He is also the executor and using his lack of disclosure to assist my father... View More
answered on May 16, 2024
That is proper deed language in Kentucky. It means whomever is the survivor (mother or father) gets clear title to the real estate. What they may have thought or intended, however, is a completely different issue, which is why all real property transactions must be in writing as mandated by the... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
If you believe jail officers forged your signature on documents while you were in jail, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for compensation. Forgery is a serious offense, and if it has caused you harm or violated your rights, you should consider taking legal action. It's important to... View More
Are there any type of worker that this law does not apply to? Can any specific business ignore this law?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Kentucky law, Ky. Rev. Stat. § 2.110, is related to Labor Day observance. According to this statute, Labor Day is recognized as a public holiday, and it prohibits any form of work on that day for employees unless it is essential to public necessity or welfare. Essentially, this means that most... View More
My grandfather passed away and had a last will and testament made. I was in this will and was to get land and money to build a home. but because of the major mess ups that the attorney made on the will that had many errors even the probate attorney themselves could see I was not able to get what... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
More facts are needed to determine if the attorney breached the standard of care and if the causation requirement is met. The initial question is what are “major mess ups that the attorney made on the will that had many errors.”
The executor is an attorney who also prepared and witnessed her will. It states "to hereby give, devise and bequeath to my son all of my ownership interests in the home to be his absolutely and in fee simple." where I have lived and made mortgage payments for 20 years. He nullified this... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
If a lawsuit was filed and the attorney was deposed or was to testify, it is not likely that the privilege objection would be upheld.
My mother’s will states to hereby give, devise and bequeath to my son all of my ownership interests in the home to be his absolutely and in fee simple. In spite of this, and instead of following her last wishes to add me as part owner, The executor, an attorney, told me that because he prepared... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
While this would be best answered by an Estate Planning Attorney in the State where this occurred, it does appear to be malpractice.
My ex withheld disclosure of real estate even though my original attorney had sent interrogatories to him. He did not answer them and my attorney took me to mediation without pressing for full disclosure. I was unaware that full disclosure had not been given. When I discovered the error and... View More
The court appointed attorney for defendant was not present during the felony preliminary hearing. Due to death of mother apparently. Another attorney was sent from same district. Defendant was not allowed to speak with attorney who was present prior to or after proceedings. Original court appointed... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2023
It is not illegal although it may be ineffective assistance of counsel. Ask your attorney to meet, get all the details and then make a motion to have another preliminary/probable cause hearing before the grand jury indicts.
This would include my biweekly paychecks, current bank account, car insurance, and vehicle. I have not been sued yet, but anticipate it happening in the next 3 years. Would it be legal for me to transfer all these assets, to get them out of my name, prior to any lawsuit being filed?
answered on Jun 2, 2023
This sounds like fraudulent conveyances. I believe you can be sued for doing this with the knowledge that you are likely to be sued. I would consult an attorney who can analyze all the facts of your particular situation.
answered on Nov 1, 2022
No. On the 61st day, your lawyer should be moving for your release from custody.
Can I sue this local lawyer for unprofessional conduct he provided a note pad paper scribble on it call it a contract took 1400 dollars for my injury case promised he move it did not an did not even announce are sign into my case showing he was my lawyer at all an I the client had to catch the... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2021
You need to have an independent attorney review your case and determine how to proceed. Whether you can sue the first lawyer will depend largely on whether you have actual damages from his handling of your case.
Nunn was a slam dunk EED. Scoville squandered all Nunns and his assets and suicide by eating a bullet because of his poor representation of Nunn et al was coming back on appeals and was his only out. Now Nunn has done
@ enough time for an EED and at 70 his heart condition will just about... View More
And got rid of it all. I had over $75,000 worth of everything I owned and bought over the past 23 years. I was not notified what so ever, I found out a week later when I drove there to get a few things out I needed and nothing was there anymore.. What can I do about it because that building was... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2020
Hire a lawyer and sue the storage owner for theft, fraud, conversion, etc.
My ex-husband Lawyer worked for our current judge like staff attorney. What do ethical rules say? Because when a lawyer works for a judge like stuff attorney they develop a personal relationship and in such a situation the judge cannot be impartial. And I have some doubts about the impartiality... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
There is not necessarily a direct conflict requiring the lawyer to withdraw or the judge to recuse. There may be the appearance of impropriety, but unless the lawyer gained knowledge about you or your case while working for the judge, neither will be required to withdraw.
I have a medical malpractice case where the doctor already admitted he screwed up and I also have a civil rights, prosecutorial misconduct and stuff case. I am "known" locally and have not been treated well because my ex from 20 years ago has talked so horribly about me that every... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
Find an attorney you trust and take a copy of your case to him for his opinion.
2007, lost his job for failing a drug test. Had a few temp jobs for a few days, decided I could carry it all. I worked 2 jobs, paid everything until I got scared and left in 2012. He applied for disability. Got 20 grand lump and lost his mind. Taking my things, being verbally and emotionally... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Absolutely you can fight. If it was acquired during the marriage, it is half yours regardless of who’s name it is in.
they have filed fraudulent documents with lies and n devoid of all necessary documents to set support and have extorted me out of over 1,000 of my personal Social Security and Have madenumerous perjured statement to deny me my right
I have narcolepsy and it makes me drowsy when I drive I was having a attack when officer arrested me can I have case reheard?
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answered on Dec 21, 2018
I would think you will have a tough time getting that reheard but it will be up to the judge. I practice in front of judges who are good about putting everything on the record to make sure the plea of guilty is entered freely and voluntarily and without coercion but the decision will be up to the... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
You should determine where it went and where it is now. You may possibly have a 1983 civil rights action for a warrantless search and seizure.
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