answered on Apr 1, 2024
If your attorney accepts a settlement offer without your consent, your first move should be to determine if the settlement can be revoked, either with the opposing party's consent or instead via a motion to the Court. First speak to your attorney who's been representing you in the case... View More 
I have a trail date already in place that he requested to leave for March 2024. He canceled my mediation and put in a motion to withdraw the day before my mediation. I still showed up to mediation but no one was there
answered on Feb 5, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The first thing to do could be to learn about the withdrawl, whether it was with prejudice or without prejudice. Withdrawing a case with prejudice generally means no rights reserved to refile the case. Withdrawing... View More
Hello, I got a settlement and part of it from Facebook at $750,000 and he was in to my cash app with a link to my. I have not seen any of them his money at all and almost all of it is COMPELTLEY GONE I’ve been in jail from April 14 till August 28 and I didn’t get any of that money and... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. First, if you believe there's been unauthorized activity on your Cash App account, you should contact Cash App's support immediately to report it. For substantial settlements like the one you mentioned from Facebook, it's crucial to have... View More
I hired counsel for my mothers probate in 3/2020. I told her if the process risked my mental well-being i didn't want anything to do with it. She advised it would be a simple probate, told me to move into the home to protect it by homestead, told me I would be able to sell the house within 6... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
It may well be. A probate attorney should inquire as to the marital status of the decedent at the outset of an engagement. It’s a very important and basic question like did the decedent have a will. Unless you represented that your mother was “single” and not “divorced”, you may well... View More
The sign was not removed when originally installed upon construction in of previous business in 2015 which was later demolished and property sold. There were no agreements established as per Florida Statutes, and they are neither regulated nor maintained by neither the City , nor the FDOT. Sign is... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2023
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. You are basically asking if the traffic magistrate can convict someone who shouldn't be found guilty. That's the same as asking if the magistrate has the power to make an incorrect decision. The answer, unfortunately, is yes, and the magistrate is... View More
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answered on Jul 12, 2023
The Florida Bar has the authority to dismiss or close an attorney complaint file, but the decision would depend on the specific circumstances of the complaint and the findings of their investigation. Prior good standing of an attorney may be a factor considered during the review process, but it... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2023
Your concern is understandable. But, attorneys you contact are required to keep your information, and that you even contacted them, confidential.
I was working with an investment agency who turned out to be a bunch of crooks to try to sell the home in my parents estate. I suspect he photo copied my signature off the contract, which is filled with manipulative verbiag, to use on several petitions to the court to change the address for all... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
The first step would be to consult with attorneys.
The next steps are likely to petition the Court. Thereafter, it would be to initiate a lawsuit against the fraudsters.
I pose this question w/ no pretense @ all- just need %100 clarity as it seems even when it appears matters are written, notarised etc. there usually seems to be some legal loophole or recourse despite being' final'..
answered on May 27, 2023
Unless there is a legal dispositive issue that has been expressly reserved,
Yes.
Seeing if I have a legal negligence suit for my medical malpractice. They agreed to take case and had it for over a year and the withdrew right at the statute of limitations i had no time to find another attorney.
answered on May 9, 2023
It depends how close to the time limit they withdrew, what work that had done, and the efficacy of your case.
An ethics board has leveled disciplinary action against an individual. This individual would like to appeal with the help of a lawyer. The individual lives in one state, the company that brought ethics charges are located in another state and the ethics board is in still another state. In what... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
This is a good question. A lawyer licensed in any state would work, this is not in court where a license is required. But to narrow down your search I'd look for a lawyer in the state where you are or where the grievance board is located. This happened to one of my clients who lived in CA, I... View More
There was a warrant to search a house. In trial it wasn’t used but was brought up that there was a warrant for a murder suspect. The original warrant reason was sales of mdma and marijuana. There was no sales charge given nor any audio or video of the sales being recorded. Also there was... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2023
Are you asking about a Legal Malpractice case? If so, many states have particular requirements for a legal malpractice case arising out of a criminal case. This might include the requirement of a finding of exoneration. Consult with experienced legal malpractice cases in your state.
A lawyer contacts his client (the plaintiff) over the phone regarding a personal injury claim telling him he is in the process of negotiating a settlement for his case and can get him $10,000. He asks the client if he would accept this amount and the client says “yes” to the verbal offer. The... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2023
This is fraud; it is a crime, a case you can sue on, and the lawyer could lose his or her license to practice law.
My girlfriend is broke and needs to pay $500 for her lawyer to help finalize a legal case so she can get her inheritance, and I’m looking to see if the price can be lowered. I’m in Mississippi, but she’s in Florida.
answered on Feb 18, 2023
It depends on what needs to be done. She will need to contact probate lawyers in her state to discuss costs for what is needed to be done.
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answered on Jan 6, 2023
There is not nearly enough information for any lawyer to be able to advise or help you. Retain a banking lawyer.
I was hospitalized for over 3 weeks at my local hospital. I went cause I had cellulitis & the medication my primary prescribed didn't work. By the time I went to the E.R. I had 3 different antibiotics thru about 2-3 weeks. Was told after the 2nd round if it didn't work to come to be... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2022
You will need to consult a medical malpractice attorney for an assessment of your case. Medical malpractice cases are complicated and fact intensive.
I was tricked into paying legal fees that were never owed and given directly to my ex-husband by his attorney. I have text messages proving this was done to me. Do i have any legal ground? What category does this fall under?
answered on Jun 8, 2022
To get meaningful advice about your situation, you need to schedule a consultation with an attorney for discussion of the circumstances, review of your retainer contract (if any) and the case materials, and if this was a court case, review of the court docket. You might have a legal malpractice... View More
I spoke with my attorney today pertaining to incorrect information in my Schedules that were filed.I provided everything accurately and honestly. Most concerning, my tax return wasn't added. Then my values of property were changed. Removed a creditor that was originally on draft. Said I make... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
While both of you are at fault (your signing them without making sure they were accurate and complete; your attorney neglecting to attach your tax return, and overlooking other mistakes in the schedules), the attorney is probably right by advising you that it's not important. As you have... View More
Can an attorney add his/her fees and to an amount a client offered to settle a case, increasing the settlement amount offered, then tacking on fees and cost on that increased amount?
answered on Apr 15, 2022
Yes, if it is a contract, such as a charge card, which contract provides for attorney fees, they can recover those when they bring it to court. Court costs, including filing fees and the expenses of serving you with process (a "summons" and a copy of the court complaint) can also be... View More
to deed it back over to my name only, dissolve the LLC , and ask the court to remove the LLC from the foreclosure case. Can I do this ?
answered on Mar 10, 2022
You can do the first two but the court is not likely going to remove the LLC from the case because it had an interest in the property at the time of the foreclosure and that interest needs to be foreclosed.
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