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I laid out almost $4,000.00 for the urn and cremation fees for a friend of mine who died in June 2016. The estate was settled in September 2017. I have called at least 5 times (once a month since January?) to find out if there is an issue, whatever. I have been told by a very friendly secretary:... View More 
answered on May 17, 2018
Make sure you saved your written inquiries. You are supposed to send the Executor a formal Notice of Claim within 7 months of appointment. What you did might qualify. You can make a motion to be paid.
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answered on May 11, 2018
Yes, there is a statute of limitations on legal malpractice in every state. Depending on where the client is located and where the lawyer is located, the statute of limitations will vary. For example, Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations while Ohio has a one-year statute of limitations.
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answered on Apr 20, 2018
Yes, as long as the lawyer reviewed and approved it.
I’m not a lawyer, I feel my family is being taken advantage of , and I have no where to turn. My wife was arrested for a dwi. When she was pulled over the officer noticed she has a PBA card and asked her about it. She told him it was an old card , it was her ex brother in law , who hates her for... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2018
Police Officers can call the officer who is listed on the PBA card. So I do not see anything wrong with the officer who stopped your wife with calling the brother in law.
Next, it cannot be said whether or not the lawyer is representing the other side just because he is friends with the... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2018
You do not have to voluntarily tell your clients that you were sanctioned.
However, if a client asks you if you had any sanctions then you have to be honest and tell them you did.
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answered on Apr 4, 2018
Yes, it is allowable, but not advisable. However, it is not allowed at all if the lawyer is representing the client in a domestic relations matter. Rule 8(j)(1). And it is never permissible to make sexual relations a condition for representation.
He is listed as "assistant county attorney/family court" on the county webpage. I am finding lots of family attorneys work in the family court itself, or are judges in other courts, or work in other govt offices... My goal is to Not be confronted with the issue later by my ex, as he is... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2018
It is unclear from your question whether or not the attorney you wish to hire would have a conflict of interest problem. The best thing to do would be to ask the attorney directly if he or she would have a conflict of interest in the event he or she took your case.
I made an appointment to see a Dentist through the website Zocdoc. On this Website the dental office lists my speific plan and dental insurance as being "in network", if the office is in-network I know that my dental insurance would pay for the cleaning and check up x rays in full. I go... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2018
Why don't you call your insurance company and ask if the dentist is in network? It really comes down to that issue.
wasn't and I'm worried this is why I didn't get the amount of child support my kids were entitled to. How do I proceed?
answered on Jul 10, 2017
You can file a fee dispute, potentially sue for malpractice, and report him to the NY office of disciplinary counsel. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
More facts are needed. It depends on whether the strategy was a reasonable one, and it depends on whether you were damaged as a result. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
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answered on Jun 2, 2017
Pretty much only in reported cases from the Appellate Division.
I was solicited on the internet for credit repair. I entered into a contract. the provider did not do his job and I was dependent on it. upon questioning what has been done I was cancelled. I know its a general breach of contract. the law firm is in pa under good standing they claim to be licensed... View More
answered on May 5, 2017
Call the District Attorney in the county where you live in NY, and the DA in Pennsylvania. There are really two crimes -- one is the lawyer engaging in the unauthorized practice of law in NY, but his defense, that the Paralegal used his name, is a crime in PA.
How do I bring my fieance home? I live in Franklin County in Columbus Ohio my fiance was arrested here for a traffic ticket which turned out to be a hold and it cause him not to be let go and the claimed they were holding him for New York for a warrant BUT New York's Statute of Limitations on... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2017
It sounds like he has a bench warrant. The statute of limitations was satisfied when the officer filed charges with the court. Speedy trial timelines are tolled for the time the defendant absents himself from the court proceedings. Bench warrants don't go away until the defendant appears on... View More
what is the significance of signing?
answered on Apr 27, 2017
I do not understand your question.
Lawyers are generally not parties to contracts. Sometimes lawyers will sign settlement agreements to confirm that they have conferred with and advised clients but lawyers do not in general guarantee compliance or guarantee representations made by another... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
Consult with a lawyer to review the contract and bills. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2017
It depends on the repercussions. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
I called and texted him several times no response. So I disputed the item. The lawyer told my credit card company he represented me. I don't know when I never we to court. Please send me in the right direction. Thanks
answered on Feb 24, 2017
Have a lawyer review the work the lawyer did for you. Lawyers get paid for lots of work besides court appearances and filings, including all communications, negotiations, research, writing, etc. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
You can hire another lawyer. You can fire this lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
If you knew someone and wrote a few pages about some plausible defences and questions they could ask in traffic court, assuming you put a clear disclaimer saying that your ideas did not constitute legal advice and that you were indemnified if your ideas did not work, could be held liable for... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
That sounds like a violation of practicing law without a license, which is a crime. Such disclaimers may not save you if you're doing the work that a lawyer does, such as providing legal advice or answering legal questions, in states where you are not licensed to practice law.
See:... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
You may be able to appeal any order that resulted from the missed deadline, if time permits. Depending on the facts, you may be able to sue for malpractice. Also you may consider hiring a better lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step... View More
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