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Ringtones legal or not

This question falls into the area of Intectual Property (IP). I can only direct you in that direction. You may call the Houston Lawyer Referral Service for someone who can answer your questions.

Ripped off by a lawyer

If your attorney is a member of the Houston Bar Association, you can go to them as they have a free Fee Dispute Committee which does arbitrations if both sides agree. You can also contact the Client Assistance Program of the State Bar in Austin for assistance.

NV attorney ethics code, attorney not returning my calls

Since we do not practice in NV, I can only say that your best solution is to contact your State Bar and inquiry about their Grievance Program. They may also have a Client Assistance program which can assist you.

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Law Practice

I am not licensed in California so can not give you legal advice. The answer to your current question would depend on what the original question was and how the NY lawyer answered - did he actually give advice or simply direction? It also depends on what his disclaimer stated. Mine says I'm not licenses in California and can not give you legal advice. Then I have generally pointed you in the area of your inquiry without giving you legal advice.

Attorney Fee - Who pays?

Since we do not practice in California, you need to contact an attorney in California. An important question is what the engagement letter stated: did it state that you Father-in-law would pay for your attorney''s fees for your divorce or was it for something else? The Model ABA rules state that even if a third-party pays for a client's fees, the third party is not THE CLIENT. As THEe CLIENT you do need to straighten this out. Additionally, there appears now to be a conflict of interest...

By law what is the function and responsibilities of the lawyer appointed for the children in a divorce

The function and responsiblities of the lawyer appointed for the children iin a divorce is to grant them independent counsel who has only their needs (not those of either parent) as their sole focus. He/she is to advise the court of his/her opinion of what is best for the children and back it up with whatever documentation, experts may be necessary. He/she is an important part in any mediation concerning the children, as an independnt he/she has a "cooler" take and can speak to the children's...

WA attorney professional responsibility, client's right to dispute attorney fees

As as Washington State (WA) attorney, I cannot answer per se for your State Bar's Ethics rules but you can look to the ABA Model Rules which says an attorney cannot charge an unconscionable fee. One should always ask what the charge is for a consultant, even an initial one. He did meet with you and did review the document. If he is willing & you are willing to accept the $175, I would do so and go on, You should point out to him and yourself to always ask about fees for initial...