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Dental Scams, and Retrieving Records and X-Rays

You need to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney immediately to properly assess your claims. Ask prospective attorneys if they have experience with dental cases. Your attorney will know how to get compies of your dental records and will be able to provide names of qualified dentists who may act as expert witnesses. Also, you can file a complaint with the California Dentistry Board regarding the treatment you received at the following link:

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Parole hearing soon,how to help?

I would add that the Board of Parole Hearings in California will make a determination. The purpose of a parole hearing is to determine if or when an inmate can be returned to society. In general, some of the factors considered by the panel and which are discussed in the hearing include: counseling reports and psychological evaluations behavior in prison (ie, disciplinary notices or laudatory accomplishments) vocational and educational accomplishments in prison involvement in self-...

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Billing

No. A lawyer has no authority to place additional charges beyond your agreed-upon retainer, without your authorization. Before complaining to the Bar, however, you should meet with your lawyer in-person and get his or her explanation regarding what was done. I cannot say at this point that you have grounds for a Bar complaint, because it would depend both upon what your contract with the lawyer says and the facts and circumstances regarding your lawyer's actions.

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License in another state

In addition to my colleagues' answers, let me add that you will be given a ticket for failure to obtian a CA driver's license on a timely basis, if you are stopped for some other violation. And, if your privilege to drive in CA is suspended as a result, penalties for driving on a suspended license can be severe, including jail time if you have multiple violations. In other words, you would be well served to get your CA license as soon as possible to avoid any future tickets and other...

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Hourly wage

It really depends on the type of matter and experience level of the lawyer you want to hire. In general, you should expect to pay at least $200 per hour, but for specialized matters, it can be up to $400-500 an hour. Some types of litigation, such as personal injury cases, do not charge by the hour but rather are based on a percentage of any recovery from the defendant.

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Legalzoom??

The law is not a "cookie cutter" area and thus, you should be wary of any "prefabricated" documents, whether you get them online or in a bookstore or at "legal document" services. Such documents will by definition not be tailored to your individual circumstances and needs. And, because they are not so tailored, there is no way to determine if such documents properly anticipate any potential claims or issues that may arise in the future. In other words, just as you should be cautious...

What is the employment rate of lawyers in miami

Your question is unclear. If you mean what is the hourly billing rate in Miami, I would disagree with my colleague who quoted you as low as $100/hour. I believe you should expect to pay substantially higher, especially if it's a plaintiff's side employment case. Conservatively, I would estimate at least $200/hour. Also, some lawyers take those cases as a contingent fee, but you would have to consult the lawyer individually for a quote on that. If you mean what is the market like as far...

Open case file

In addition to what my colleagues have stated, the person who disclosed your file may have civil liability for invasion of privacy or public disclosure of private facts, especially if the contents of your file were not public records yet (such as if you were in a deferred prosecution program). You would have to consult with a qualified plaintiff's attorney in your area for a full analysis of your legal rights and remedies.

Videotaping someone else on your property

I agree with my colleagues' answers, but add this to caution you against videotaping minors in any setting without the knowledge and consent of the child's legal guardian and against videotaping persons without their knowledge in settings such as public restrooms, the beach, etc. in an attempt to videotape someone in a state of undress. Additionally, you should know that videotaping someone without their knowledge and then attempting to profit from that videotape could expose you to a...

How can I find out infomation about someone?

There are a variety of sources on the internet (and, yes, google is probably the easiest place to start). Additionally, most counties' public records are available online to the public and you can search criminal records, property records and other public documents. There are many search firms that will provide nationwide criminal background checks, as well as current address information for a small fee. If you need more detailed information, consult a licensed private investigator in your area.