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Search: Legal Advice written by Gerald Gould Knapton (65 found)
Posted 25 days ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Hayward, CA 
Pamela Koslyn's answer
Some fee agreements make the retainer non-refundable so that the lawyer earns... 
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
Rule 3-700(D)(2) of the Rules of Professional Conduct1 provides that when the...
Posted 27 days ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Lakewood, CA 
Brian Richard Dinday's answer
If you mean that he is taking a full 40% fee and IN ADDITION he is charging you...
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
No it is NOT legal. Attorneys used to make all kinds of secret referral deals...
Posted 28 days ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Redondo Beach, CA 
Lucreita D. Becude's answer
go to the California Bar Members on the internet and look the attorney up in...
Lucreita D. Becude's answer
go to the California Bar Members on the internet and look the attorney up in...
Posted about 1 month ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility San Francisco, CA 
Henry Daniel Lively's answer
The file belongs to the client. Tell the attorney you will contact the State...
Pamela Koslyn's answer
Yes, the client has the absolute right to their files, and even if the client...
Posted about 1 month ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Sacramento, CA
Pamela Koslyn's answer
Typically an employment lawyer would have a retainer agreement that provides...
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
There is a very interesting "wrinkle" to California employment law though....
Posted about 1 month ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Los Angeles, CA 
Steven Alan Fink's answer
He is a professional and has an ethical duty to represent you to the best of...
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
Be helpful and available to your lawyer. Tell your lawyer the truth. Don't...
Posted about 1 month ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility San Francisco, CA
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
So you were appointed "guardian ad litem" for your son for purposes of the...
Posted about 1 month ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Riverside, CA
Steven Alan Fink's answer
This sounds like a standard letter written when someone does not respond to...
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
Please do not just ignore this. Call the lawyer and find out what needs to be...
Posted about 1 month ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Sacramento, CA 
David Bruce Parker's answer
In California, one who sues for breach of contact must sue in the county where...
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
Mr. Parker's advice is (as usual) excellent! You MAY also want to contact the...
Posted 2 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility San Jose, CA
Steven Alan Fink's answer
The attorney is required to give this notice: NOTICE OF CLIENT’S RIGHT TO... 
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
I agree with Attorney Fink's answer and would add - do you owe the money and...
Posted 2 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility El Cajon, CA
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
Who do you want to keep, your lawyer or your expert witness? Keep the one you... 
Posted 2 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Los Angeles, CA 
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Dana Howard Shultz's answer
Please see the portion of the State Bar website at the first link below. If...
Pamela Koslyn's answer
The State Bar has the authority to disciplne and publicly reprove lawyers,...
Posted 3 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Hesperia, CA
Steven Alan Fink's answer
Courts are generally required to follow the law. However, to the extent...
Pamela Koslyn's answer
I think most lawyers would say that there's a certain amount of ethical and...
Posted 3 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Santa Rosa, CA
Steven Alan Fink's answer
Attorneys make mistakes like everyone else. Those mistakes make or may not...
Brian Richard Dinday's answer
Professional misconduct could mean anything. The California State Bar...
Posted 3 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility El Dorado Hills, CA
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
Here is your answer: Yes and this is what is included: CALIFORNIA BUSINESS...
Pamela Koslyn's answer
All CA lawyers are regulated by the State Bar and the Rules of Professional...
Posted 3 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Escondido, CA
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Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
1. Complain about this to your attorney. Put it in writing. 2. If no results...
Pamela Koslyn's answer
Sharing a lawyer with your soon-to-be-ex has some pitfalls, such as no attorney-...
Posted 3 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Susanville, CA
Matthew Edward Williamson's answer
Sounds like your attorney is not paying attention to you and your goals....
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
What did she do to merit the $3,000 in fees? Did she send you a bill listing...
Posted 4 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Fremont, CA
Pamela Koslyn's answer
The dating of a current client is a violation of CA Rule of Professional Rule 3-...
Gerald Gould Knapton's answer
Probably NOT. Read the rule and see what you think of the connection between...
Posted 4 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Redondo Beach, CA
Pamela Koslyn's answer
Criminal records are often confused, and it is possible that the lawyer has the...
Brian Richard Dinday's answer
I concur with Ms. Koslyn. In addition, I would be very suspicious of ANY...
Posted 4 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility Torrance, CA
Pamela Koslyn's answer
If the other party is opposing you in litigation, this this same lawyer can't... 
Robert Lee Marshall's answer
Your only option is to get to the attorney first. If the other party has... |
