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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Ohio on
Q: regarding questions

I was originally arraigned for F-3 Domestic Violence, F-4 Attempted Domestic Violence, and F-3 Abduction from Municipal Court, bound over to Common Pleas. The Grand Jury indicted me on Attempted Felonious Assault and Abduction. The Judge, in arbitrium judicis, as a one man grand jury, added a... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 30, 2018

It sounds like you need to hire an attorney (stop trying to be your own attorney) and file an appeal.

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Q: Can I fire my lawyer even though I signed a contract? I was injured in a car accident called a lawyer he presented

Himself like he would be on it. 10 months has passed I've never met him. I have no idea what's going on with the case. When I call a paralegal answers. I feel something isn't right. I've waited 15 days for a return call just to be the paralegal again.

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Adam Michael Russell
answered on Dec 2, 2017

The short answer is yes. You should be free to choose your attorney. Consult your fee agreement to see if it contains any terms addressing termination of the contract. Is some situations, the attorney may assert an interest in any future recovery for the case under the theory of "quantum... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: Vet malpractice small claims court advice.

I took my dog to the vet. The vet did an Xray and said there is a foreign object that needed to be removed. The vet did the surgery and found that it was a dog treat which i told him i had given him before i left home and also asked if we could induce vomiting for the object. They still want me to... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jul 17, 2017

The case would be decided on the evidence and testimony that you present in court. The vet would present evidence of giving reasonable care under the circumstances. The court would then decide if you met the burden of proof with a "good case." Small claims court can decide cases... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Malpractice in Ohio .

I had surgery January 5th of 2016 my last office visit with my surgeon was January 25 of 2016 . My nerves were not healing properly in his office noted that it would take up to at least a year for them to return . Recently it's causing me suffering I can no longer work. I went to see another... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 28, 2017

You are probably not too late. Statutes of limitations are measured in years. It is, however, important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to get the ball rolling on your claim.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for Ohio on
Q: I am starting a dissolution or divorce with my with wife. Can her brother who is a lawyer in Florida represent her?

He has not passes the Ohio Bar exam.

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jan 13, 2017

He cannot appear in court in Ohio as her attorney or file any documents on her behalf as her attorney. But anyone can give her advice, even him.

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Q: Is this legal malpractice?

Attorney has agreement to represent corporation whose negligence caused damages to my clients' home. Insurance company covered damages. Attorney does not represent insurance company. Attorney will not let insurance company release settlement check without my clients signing a "global... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 22, 2015

Probably not at all.

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