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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: My lawyer admits, in "privileged" email, he failed to convey my offer.

I won my Oregon family law case. And I was awarded the attorney fees. But the Judge's ORCP 68 Fee Findings faulted me personally [citing "reasonableness and diligence of the parties" ORS 20.075(f) ] for failing to engage in Settlement talks, and for failing to submit a... View More

Steven Leskin
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answered on Dec 8, 2023

I do not know that there is a right answer for this.

You might ask the attorney to write the judge directly and concede his error. He needs to do this sooner rather than later. He may be reluctant to do this if his error impacted your case.

Since there are statutory time constraints...
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1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law, Legal Malpractice and Probate for Oregon on
Q: How do I find out what is included in probate in Oregon? How do I sue my lawyer, when her malpractice left me with $0?

Grandpa died with 401k. I hired a probate lawyer. I did not know 401k has a beneficiary. Now the estate has $0, but the probate court believes it's worth $225,000. Everyone rec'd the notice about the worth of the estate. I'm the executor. I can't pay any bills, taxes, lawyer I... View More

Theressa Hollis
Theressa Hollis
answered on Dec 1, 2023

Sometimes it happens that a probate is started but we find out that the assets all have beneficiaries. In that case the probate can be withdrawn. However, it sounds like you have other assets besides the 401(k) to include in the probate. If the car and the manufactured home are in your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: What can you do if you get a court-appointed lawyer that has a controversial history involving theft and fraud?

Their wife stole money from clients while working at the same firm and he tried getting rid of his clients, but wasn't investigated himself for some reason. Additionally, his past with his clients has been the court case being dismissed as he practically abandoned his clients' cases

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Oct 15, 2023

If you've been assigned a court-appointed lawyer with a controversial history involving theft, fraud, or professional misconduct, it's essential to address your concerns promptly to ensure your legal rights are protected. Here are steps you can take:

Raise Concerns with the Court:...
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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Someone please tell me how it's not illegal for the courts to order a homeowner to give their home to a land owner?

I've bought my home in May of 2017 from the former owner on an agreement that because it's converted to real property and I own it, but not the land it's attached to, I won't have to worry if hard times arise and I cannot pay the monthly land rent, I will have the option to sell... View More

TeAnna Rice
TeAnna Rice
answered on Mar 20, 2023

In some situations it is possible to own your home, but rent the land (i.e. manufactured home). It is recommended to consult with a landlord tenant attorney and/or a real estate attorney regarding your rights and options in your specific scenario, as certain laws do apply.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Hello, I signed a settlement agreement in November of 2023 and my attorney is still holding the money. They keep claimin

Hello, I signed a settlement agreement in November of 2023 and my attorney is still holding the money. They keep claiming that the settlement administrator has to clear any liens with care oregon (my health insurance). This was taking so long that I called them myself and as it turns out...they... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 15, 2024

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your attorney on the case would know best about what could be holding things up, and what entities need to give clearance. But some lien verifications can take a long time to settle, especially if they involve public... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Can you take somebody to trial without giving them any witness statements letting them view the discovery

They were only able to meet with a lawyer three different times in two and a half years they were incarcerated the third time was to tell them to take a plea of 15 years or they would get 34 life sentences if and if they ever wanted to see the outside walls of a prison again they would take the... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

Your situation sounds extremely challenging and may involve several legal violations. Being pressured into a plea deal without proper access to evidence or adequate legal representation can undermine the fairness of the trial process. The lack of disclosure of witness statements and limited... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: What to do if your attorney lied to u and did not realy did nothing for u when land lord turned off power for 3 days &6

Months no hot water leagal aid did this to me & bar association is ran by leagal aid .. where to turn to niw

Theressa Hollis
Theressa Hollis
answered on Mar 13, 2024

The Oregon State Bar Association is not run by Legal Aid. You can use this webpage to submit a complaint about your attorney's conduct: https://www.osbar.org/secured/cao_attorneycomplaints.asp

Q: Can the defendant sue the state for denying his constitutional rights to a trial before a fair and impartial jury?

If defendant is denied his request for a mistrial and is subsequently convicted, only to have the conviction reversed by the Appellate Court, which finds defendant was denied his constitutional right to a trial before an impartial jury, can the defendant then claim damages, and file suit against... View More

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on May 11, 2022

Possibly. You need to get in your tort claim notice within 180 days of the appellate ruling that the conviction was reversed to preserve your claim. The case would need a full review with details to determine if there is a case. If the 180 days passes, your state law claims will be barred due... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Am I able to get pro bono help for discrimination malpractice negligence and probably soon a wrongful death suit

My son's father's on his deathbed being refused medical treatment medications and insurance even though his income limit is guaranteed to meet criteria

Virgil Royer
Virgil Royer
answered on Dec 20, 2020

Your question likely poses many more questions. Being refused treatment, if done intentionally, can be much more than just negligent conduct. Also, there are many laws to protect people being denied insurance coverage. You may want to contact the state's insurance commissioner with regard to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Legal Malpractice and Probate for Oregon on
Q: My father pass Away in 2007 and I've been trying to find a will or any information ever since my brother will not give m

My father passed away from asbestosis he had a will and they will not give me info on estate. My brother and step mom. We also had a wrongful death suit which they tried to keep me out of also but were told they could not to move forward . My father passed in 2007 I just recently received a very... View More

Theressa Hollis
Theressa Hollis
answered on May 18, 2020

Unfortunately, no attorney will be able to answer your specific questions online. You should locate an experienced probate attorney in the jurisdiction where your father's estate was probated. The law firm you reference are in California so that may be where you need to hire an attorney.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: I need a lawyer to sue another lawyer for legal malpractice
Jeff Merrick
Jeff Merrick
answered on Mar 1, 2020

If you'd like, you may E-mail me with the following information:

Who is the lawyer?

What did the lawyer do wrong?

When did you discover the lawyer harmed you?

What is the dollar value of the harm?

Jeff Merrick

merrick@jeffmerrick.com

Q: If a therapy practice as a whole will not accept registered sex offenders as clients. Do they need to make this known?

If a therapy practice has a policy that they do not see registered sex offenders as clients,

Should this information be made available to you, on their website, or as a screening question?

It wasn't made available to a friend of mine and he started therapy and was seen for 9... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 24, 2019

I'm unaware of it. The practice should have asked. He can file a complaint with the licensing board but I dont see anything. However he should contact a member of the State of Washington Trial Lawyers Assn/Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: What are my options if my lawyer refuses to give me the 50/50 we agreed on
Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman
answered on Feb 12, 2018

First of all make sure you understand what your lawyer is stating about your agreement. Most agreements have an additional clause that the client must pay expenses out of the client's share of the recovery. So if that is what is going on your share would be 1/2 minus the expenses. There... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Small Claims, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: I had an appraisal done on my house & 3 years later, the value hasn't changed. Do I have a case against appraiser E&O?

This was result of dealing with a litigation with EX (not divorce) and I fought the appraiser on the value, as I'm in real estate, also had shared the value with another friend of my in real estate no one could believe the value he was giving it. I had also provided him with the $30k in... View More

Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman
answered on Feb 2, 2018

I am not sure what your legal question is. The appraisal at a given point in time has nothing to do with the value at any other point it time. An appraiser is supposed to give you their professional opinion of a value of real estate on a certain date. You can always testify and give your opinion... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Probate for Oregon on
Q: if i retained a probate attorney can he legally quit in the middle of the case in oregon

i retained a probate attorney back in 2016 and he agreed to help me with a eviction notice after the tenant was served a 60 day notice he refused to move and now the attorney is refusing to help with filing with the courts

Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman
answered on Aug 13, 2017

Attorneys are allowed to withdraw from a case unless the withdrawal would severely predjudice the client, like if the attorney withdraws one day before trial. It doesn't sound like you are that type of urgent situation. Get another attorney and get on with it. If the withdrawal is due to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: My court appointed attorney is married to a CPS caseworker. Isn't that a conflict of interest?
Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman
answered on Mar 19, 2017

it shouldn't be. I would only be concerned if the spouse CPS worker was involved in the same case. Every attorney is ethically required to zealously represent their client. It doesn't matter who they are married to. If you feel that this is causing a problem, then you might want to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Oregon divorce atty mishandled my divorce & made costly mistakes. What's time limit for filing w/ Prof. Liability Fund?

My former Oregon divorce attorney mishandled my divorce and made numerous costly mistakes. What is the time limit for filing a claim with the OSB Professional Liability Fund? And does the clock start ticking from when I hired him, or the date we terminated our relationship?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 30, 2016

Usually it would run from the date that the act of malpractice occurred. It may be difficult to prove your case from the general way your describe it (do not respond--this is a public website, open to all). I suggest you contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice who handles legal malpractice... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Where do I turn to when I feel the lawyer has not acted in a legal manner

I have an issued with the Jantzen Beach Moorage which is an HOA and the lawfirm that wrote the rule book in Oregon on HOAs is protecting the HOA. I need a lawyer who is not afraid of Vial Forthenheim so I can sue the moorage. The moorage manager is applying illegal fees against me, and taking... View More

Robert D. Kreisman
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Robert D. Kreisman
answered on Jan 26, 2015

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