Andrew Jay Weinstein's Answers

Is this Lawyer Misconduct?

Without more information, it would be difficult to call this "misconduct". I would suggest you schedule an appointment to meet with your lawyer to discuss your case. You can also send a detailed letter expressing your concerns. Hopefully that will resolve the issue.

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Suing to regain retainer

I think the answer is that it depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case and the language in the non-refundable retainer. Did the lawyer have to do any work at all? If so, given the amount of time that has passed, it seems unlikely that you will be able to receive a refund. However, if the lawyer did nothing on your behalf you may have a better chance at making some reovery. My recollection is that the Florida Bar frowns on lawyers who collect retainers for work they do not...

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Where i can find a pro bono lawyer to help me with a car insurance fraud case in broward county fl

This type of denial is not uncommon for the insurer you mentioned in your question. Without reviewing all of the facts I am unable to determine whether or not you can make a successful claim for coverage. That being said, I certainly think it is worth having an attorney review the matter for you. Florida has a Statute that providers (in some circumstances) for an insurance company to pay leal fees to a prevailing plaintiff. For that reason, it is likely that a lawyer will spend the time...

Car accident

Your concern is a legitmate one. As a plaintiff's lawyer, I have seen attorney's who are more interested in protecting the carrier than they are in representing the Defendant. While this is understandable as the insurance carrier pays their fee, in most cases it is not proper. Though I am not familar with the law in Washington state, I have to assume thet your defense lawyer is subject to rules of professionalism and that those rules are availabe for your review. I would suggest that you...

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Teacher choked my son

I would suggest that you search for a lawyer who handles personal injury claims in the Atlanta area. The lawyer you retain must be licensed to practice in Georgia. I find it difficult to believe that if all of the facts are as you say, that you would not be able to find someone who will take the case.