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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: I have printed the complaint form for professional misconduct but should I submit this without representation now?

I need to file against the attorney and her firm. She was fired, no one informed me. She appeared to court hearings without informing me but instead told me that I did not have to appear since I am in another state and the other party was not doing what the judge wanted. Her law firm took over... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 19, 2023

To file a complaint against a lawyer for professional misconduct in Mississippi, see this website:... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: boyfriend recieved two tickets for bad tag and running red light, red light ticket was blank. was charged for speeding?

ticket for “running a red light” was left fully blank. officer verbally said it was because he ran the light but in court today (7/30) he was charged for speeding, nothing mentioned about the light. is there anything we can do? i am irritated about being lied to by someone who is meant to be... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Aug 5, 2024

You have every right to be upset about this situation. If the ticket for running a red light was left blank and your boyfriend was instead charged with speeding in court without prior notice, this raises several issues. The most immediate step you can take is to review the court records and the... View More

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Q: Process to file a Legal Malpractice in the state of Mississippi
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 8, 2023

You should Consult with experienced legal malpractice specialist attorneys.

Otherwise, the first step is to prepare a Complaint for Legal Malpractice and other appropriate causes of action.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Legal Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: Should a lawyer tell you he isn’t the kind of lawyer you need before he tells you to take a open plea.

And also was told some of the charges where dropped but they wasn’t and got the papers after he was sentenced and a lot on it wasn’t true. And the judge made his discussion on letters that was sent in to him.the lawyer wasn’t a criminal lawyer and I have read before you take a open plea you... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Mar 17, 2022

From the looks of it, there may be a potential avenue for post conviction relief; however, it always depends on the particulars of a given case. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to see what, if anything, can be done.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Family Law, Legal Malpractice and Small Claims for Mississippi on
Q: How can I legally access my deceased fathers lawsuit settlement?

My father passed a few months prior to a settlement being reached in a class lawsuit. I reached out on his behalf and was told to submit necessary documents(death certificate, affidavit, etc). I did so by certified mail to insure proper delivery. Yet they've still refused to relinquish his... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 13, 2020

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but you await a response for four weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It looks like you already made diligent efforts. Ask the case administrators at the firm what further information is necessary. This might be something where more than... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: If a patient was sexually assaulted in the hospital is the hospital responsible for the employee's actions if being sued
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jan 16, 2020

Quite possibly. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an attorney to talk more about the facts and circumstances. Feel free to reach out to any attorney on here by clicking the contact information next to their name. Most lawyers offer free consultations to see how we can help out.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Mississippi on
Q: Is the plaintiff's attorney allowed to put hearsay & lies in a document and file it with the courts?

If it's against the law what can I do about it?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 9, 2019

Are you serious?

Are you really asking if sn attorney can legally lie to the court?

If you believe thst is authorized, why would you consider believing anything a lawyer would write on here ?

Q: I am in extreme hardship. I am a victim of administrative crime against me and my family. For 13 yrs now im disabled

Willful neglect to uphold law. Denied equal protection. Refused due process. Harressed.caused heart attack ptsd poverty falsely incarcerated. I have evidence fed. Law says i can be compenstated

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Aug 2, 2018

Your best bet would be to consult with an attorney so that you can go over the details of your case, and assess whether you have a valid claim that could entitle you to compensation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Legal Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: Is it the Attorney General's office responsibility to work vulnerable adult cases?

If the attorney general's office is already investigating a vulnerable adult abuse and neglect case and the victim ends up poisoned at a hospital is the case still the Attorney General's responsibility (due to it being a vulnerable adult) or the hospitals jurisdiction and responsibility?

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 19, 2018

Hospitals don't necessarily have jurisdiction over a vulnerable person. As to the AG side of it, it really depends on whether the initial DA is working the case or turned it over to the AG for various reasons.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: Can my fiance' file a civil suit with a prison if he developed a condition that the prison may be responsible for?

My fiance' complained of back pain for months and the prison doctors just gave him moltrin and suggested that he lose weight. After not receiving the accurate diagnosis or treatment, he is now in the prison hospital ward in a wheel chair and barely able to feel his feet. He states that the... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 13, 2018

Likely it won't be doable but for best read on it contact the Miss.Civil Liberties Union, ask for their prison rights group, ask them for the names and contact info for their "cooperating attoenys," most of who will give you a free consult.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Consumer Law, Contracts and Business Law for Mississippi on
Q: Hi everyone, Why is it legal for AT&T to take away my unused minutes after 30 days with gophone. Cash paid in advance.

Upon getting a gophone one must agree to the terms of AT&T.

I'm disabled and on a small fixed income. I can only afford the prepaid gophone . I refill in small increments because I do not make many calls. I'm old and sometimes forget things. My minutes are gone if I forget to... View More

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

File a complaint with the FCC and with the consumer protection division of the Attorney General's office in Mississippi.

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