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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Nevada on
Q: Hi we were in a accident in July of 2016 we hired a accident lawyer to handle the case. At this point the demand letter

has been sent out and the litigation process has been started probably going on 5 months. Now we are not happy with the lawyers office because we call we never get in touch with the office and when we do they give us no information and tell us there going to call us back but never do we have to... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 11, 2017

I suggest you sit down with the attorney in person to review things. You may always change attorneys but a new attorney may have a concern about jumping in the middle of something. There are time lags in litigation, so I'm not shocked--the lawyers office is doing a not good job of advising you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Nevada on
Q: In Nv, is there anything that can stop or halt the moving of a prisoner based on the facts of discrimination by facility

He's been segregated in solitaire confinement by the NORTHERN NV CORRECTIONAL CENTER based on his health status and sexual orientation and discriminated against now for about 8.5 months. I contacted the facility after the DOJ stepped in and advised them that an attorney would be contacting... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 3, 2016

Contact the Nevada Civil Liberties Union, and ask to speak with one of their "cooperating attorneys" for prison issues. They give free consults.

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Q: If a previous defendant reopens his case is he then the plaintiff?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 14, 2015

Not sure the defendant ever becomes a plaintiff in the same case, but a defendant can become a counterclaimant or a cross-plaintiff, at least in AZ.

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Q: Why does it take so long for a judge in Las Vegas to let the party know about a decision of a law suit , ? how long does

Thed lawyer in Las Vegas said she will let the part know her decision after a law suit how long does it take, ?

Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on May 18, 2011

Your question is hard one. Usually judges have no time limits. Most judges are conscientious and try to promptly write a decision. Occasionally judges sit on a decision for a long time. Lawyers debate among themselves what they can do, if anything, to try and help their client when a judge sits on... View More

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