answered on May 25, 2022
Unless there was something different than I have seen in prior actions of the labor board, no it is not malpractice as they took on no duty of representation. But, if the facts show otherwise it could be.
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Is it possible to prevent the entire case getting skewed in the wrong direction of playing character reference games versus trying the actual matter? I was honest about having carried the $10,800 on a plane 10 years before and have graduated with 2 degrees since then. They've presented an... Read more »
answered on May 16, 2022
Bringing up issues like this is typical.
There are ways to exclude the evidence and this would probably not be admissible at trial.
But it not matter. Confronting the fact and dealing with it can strengthen your case in the hands of a good attorney.
I'm on a bi-weekly payment plan with a company. I was in the hospital and did not have funds in my account for the agreed date. The manager then kept running my card every day after which my bank kept and then declined as insufficient funds costing me hundreds. Is this legal for the company to... Read more »
answered on May 14, 2022
The key word is, if without authorization. If without authorization, they may not do so.
Look for an attorney who handles Fair Debt Collections Practices Act cases. please
In some ways the case, though a bit of a niche, is comparably easy & less time consuming- overall.
answered on May 12, 2022
You should e-mail a legal malpractice attorney with the basic facts.
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answered on Apr 24, 2022
This is how the criminal "justice" system works. You get what you "pay" for.
FYI, Conflict Counsel in Riverside County only get paid a flat fee of $500 (unless the case goes to trial, then it's a measly $1,500). No reasonably competent criminal defense attorney... Read more »
The law office didn't submit my DMV paperwork for a restricted license or appear at the first court date. I was told there wasn't any need for me to appear but thankfully I did or I would have had a warrant. The law office did not call the court, clerk or me and I didn't hear... Read more »
answered on Apr 24, 2022
Yes, you might. Further facts would have to be evaluated.
One issue in many legal cases, is, does the amount you may recover, warrant the expense of bringing a lawsuit.
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I fell from a ladder at work, I believed the ladder to be defective due to the way it sprung and tipped over so easy. I hires an attorney and filed a comp claim. I was told by my attorney not to worry about the ladder right now lets focus on the comp case. I need neck surgery which I still have not... Read more »
answered on Apr 5, 2022
It certainly sounds like you may have a malpractice case against your former attorney for blowing the product liability
statute of limitations, but if the statute has run on the defective ladder case you will not be able to sue the manufacturer/distributor/retailer for the defect.
After catching him in one more of many lies, I got fed up with his indifference to the 2 cases I hired him for and fired him. I have been requesting my file from him since then with no acknowledgement or response. Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, I had to move to a different state so... Read more »
answered on Mar 30, 2022
If he missed time limitations you may have good legal malpractice cases. Speak with a Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist.
To get your file, if you get a new attorney, he or she will get the new file for you.
No, the attorney may not withhold the file from you.
Do I write up a separate request for each party?
answered on Mar 23, 2022
It would benefit you to do separate requests to each defendant separately.
I entered in to a contract that was prepared by an attorney for my step father. I was to be paid $30,000 out of escrow for the sale of my mothers home. I fulfilled my obligations for the contract. The home sold and I was told there was no money left due to a lien. I later found out from the title... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2022
CONTACT A LOCAL LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAWYER TO SEE IF THEY THINK THERE IS A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR NEGLIGENCE.
My ex husband is a licensed California Attorney. When we were litigating our divorce my attorney filed to be relieved as counsel because she could not "get ahold of" me. I felt our communications had been intercepted somehow. I was completely devoid of any tech know how then. At that... Read more »
answered on Mar 6, 2022
Its is both.
The crime is reported to and prosecuted by the District Attorney.
The complaint is filed with the state bar.
in a wheelchair and has no use of his legs;he has to have 24 hour care by mother who lost her job because she had to stay home with dad
answered on Feb 25, 2022
Yes there is a statute of limitations for bringing a claim for medical malpractice. When did this happen?
It’s in a trust fund. I paid this lawyer off early. I signed agreement for 4 1/2 years. They would never settle my debt. I have sent letters email and faxed him. That I want stop his program but won’t give my money back. This has been paid in full for 21/2 year. I have even called him and says... Read more »
answered on Feb 20, 2022
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How long do I have to file the long form paperwork? Or do I not have to YET? The atty made a comment about his needing a responsive pleading extension. This made me think he was going to file something then I would have an atty handle the rest, but I haven't heard or received anything. Now,... Read more »
answered on Feb 11, 2022
It is very common for the defense to file a demurrer instead of an answer. It does not mean you screwed up. Even if you did, most mistakes can be fixed on amendment.
This judge may have dementia.
answered on Jan 17, 2022
In California there is a governmental agency dad overseas judges and discipline the judges.
https://cjp.ca.gov/
In this situation, rental income is to be used for the beneficiary's Special Needs Trust. There is a home that needs to be cleaned and rented yet the trustee has not done anything to take control of the property, clean and get it back on the rental market. I feel this is a breach of his... Read more »
answered on Jan 17, 2022
Anyone, with good reason, can petition the court to have the trustee replaced. Failure to fulfill the fiduciary duties is a good reason for replacement.
answered on Jan 15, 2022
In California, complaints are made to the State Bar here: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/public/complaints-claims/how-to-file-a-complaint
In lawsuit draft lawyer states dates that have nothing to do with our case, stated use of wheelchair when we stated use of walker! Politely asked false info be removed and then once again asked for 2nd date that does not exist which we refused to furnish!
answered on Jan 8, 2022
Mistakes of facts in lawsuits may not matter at all and it may not be worth amending the complaint.
If there were not two incidents, but the lawyer thinks there is, this could be a sign of miscommunication. Ask the lawyer to discuss the case.
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