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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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Not lucrative enough
answered on May 3, 2015
Hearings can usually be adjourned. I guess you could file a complaint. But more importantly, you need to hire another lawyer, if possible.
The case was dismissed by jury and filed on appeal. The parties were divorced shortly after the trial; during appeal. Plaintiff's attorney settled case for 200,000.00. Former husband was never compensated and was never informed of negotiations, agreement for settlement was reached and paid... View More
answered on May 1, 2015
Was the former husband's claim one for loss of consortium? Was any of the settlement amount for that claim? You need to speak with the attorney who settled the claim for the details . Chances are the settlement was only on the wife's injury claim.
answered on Jun 23, 2012
You need to determine if your case has been lost due to missed deadlines. If so, call the state bar your attorney was a member of and ask if they have a client security fund to reimburse you. If the case has not been lost yet, obviously the answer is to immediately hire a new attorney.
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