answered on Feb 3, 2017
It depends on the facts and reasons. If the lawyer is no longer your lawyer and has provided you a copy of all your case files, there may be no further reason for communications. If the lawyer is still your lawyer and is unreasonably ignoring you, you can remind the lawyer of their contractual and... View More 
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My sister is married to a US citizen. A lady offered her legal help saying that she will get her the green card faster and without interview because she has "connections". She took cash money from my sister and copies of her and her husbands personal information (passport,... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
You can report this to the federal government. See: https://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams/report-immigration-scams
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answered on Jan 23, 2017
In legal malpractice cases, you have to show actual damages and actual negligence. 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 practice website. I practice... View More
received email from petioner 11/5/16 re: remval of belongings frm property by 11/6/16. any property not remved by 11/7 would be discrded and or packed and moved to a facility on 11/12.. As of midnight 11/6 no access to premises & belongings.permitted.Petioner is my father & his attrny is my... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
More clarity is required here. If you were never served documents, you may be able to appeal the decision on that basis; but beware of the short deadlines for doing so. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Review the facts with a lawyer. Review your contract and the invoice provided to you by the lawyer. 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 practice... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
I see no reason why not, but the bigger question is whether you have a valid factual and legal basis for a lawsuit. 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... View More
Hello I have a question about the disbursement of funds once a settlement has been reached. I settled on a case several years ago(6+ years)and for years I have been going back and fourth with my lawyer to get what is owed to me. Today the lawyer emailed me a wavier requesting my signature to... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2017
Have a lawyer review the attorney-client contract and the settlement agreement terms. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or... View More
I was brought to a lawyers office back in April of 2016 by a real estate developer whom I have known for only 3 months; his name is Joe Cohen.
Joe, was very aggressive with my house sale and during the process
Insisted on me making a Last Will and Testament. Joe took me to some... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2017
You must immediately (and I mean immediately) revoke your will. This can be done by destroying the original or by preparing a revocation document. If you die now without doing this, your will will be presumed valid, and whatever you signed will be enforced. I am not sure what a will has to do... View More
no C of O , temporary or perm. was issued for this building?
I feel I have been frauded and don't know what my recourse of action might be? It was a cash deal .
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Your lawyer should have done a title search for title insurance and that would have come up. It clearly violated the standard contract if that is what you used, but that claim did not likely survive closing. This is a big deal issue.
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answered on Dec 2, 2016
You should send a written letter to her demanding a copy of your file, and you should pick up a copy of your file
If she doesn't respond in a reasonable time, you may file a complaint with the local Disciplinary Committee.
Give her the benefit of the doubt and call a few more times.
received email from petioner 11/5/16 re: remval of belongings frm property by 11/6/16. any property not remved by 11/7 would be discrded and or packed and moved to a facility on 11/12.. As of midnight 11/6 no access to premises & belongings.permitted.Petioner is my father & his attrny is my... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
You need to file an order to show cause ASAP. Court is closed today. Go Monday morning when it opens.
I work for a small, private medical office and get paid for 40 hours a week but constantly forced to stay after work hours by up to 7 hours a week for the past 2 years. Is this legal?
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answered on Oct 10, 2016
Not legal if you are a non-exempt employee which most administrative staff are. Email me privately to discuss further how I can be of assistance...
I am 62-years old, and never had experience with using or needing a lawyer to defend me in a lawsuit. The lawyer's contract does state the charges by the hour and also states services billed by increments of the hour. Emails are charged by time spent reading and responding. This lawyer is... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
Suggest you look for a new lawyer, take your issues --and records--to the bar association fee dispute committee.
answered on Aug 3, 2016
Lawyers often argue points that are disputable--they are required by the Code of Professional Responsibility (aptly CPR) to be "zealous advocates." It isn't malpractice for a lawyer to stretch the bounds of relevance. May be poor judgment, but that is different.
Can a judge disclose, to the parties, how he was going to rule IMMEDIATELY AFTER a stipulation of settlement was just signed by both parties? Is this considered misconduct, especially when it caused one of the parties great emotional distress and lasting mental effects? As I see it, there was no... View More
My lawyer postponed the trial so many times that finally the day before the judge said, no more adjournments, tomorrow we start. Shouldn't he have subpoenaed the docs not produced?
Now he won't do much of anything since I have a large outstanding bill. However, he has been... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2015
More information is needed to evaluate. Sit down with a local lawyer who handles legal malpractice cases to go over what happened.
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A parent hires an attorney for a child's legal matter in criminal court, and simultaneously hires the same attorney, to petition for a matter of child support modification in family court. Alleged statements included in that parent's Petition (seeking a downward modification of child... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2015
Was the "information regarding the child's criminal matter" disclosed by the child or by the parent? Was it incriminating information?
Or must they be practicing to be classified as a "lawyer".
answered on Aug 5, 2015
It depends on how you defined lawyer and the context in which you want to use the word.
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