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I was wondering if any attorney out there can recommend another GOOD attorney that will sue another attorney? Is this allowed?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
There are lawyers who specialize in representing clients injured by their attorney's malfeasance or ethical violations. Use the Avvo find a...
Can an attorney charge two clients at the same time. If going to court house for one, can he charge for filing while there?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
Double billing is illegal. However, an attorney can charge for travel, and any legitimate out of pocket costs as expressed in the retainer...
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Was it wrong that my lawyer said in front of my ex and his lawyer "that is a great deal" after I had told her no 10 minutesprior
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Answered on January 06, 2014
With all due respect, sometimes clients want things they are just not going to be able to get--either because it not legal, not feasible or there...
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Should an attorney come to divorce trial with prepared agreement? Especially if they already bullied you into settling?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
The lawyer was correct that it is best to prepare a settlement agreement that includes the issues of concern to the parties that they can agree...
If you get money from someone else to pay your lawyers fees, can your lawyer make you say that money is a gift?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
When a 3rd party pays your legal fees they are "guarantors" of the legal fees. There's a relationship between the payor and the attorney, but the...
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My friend asked me if she could move in to the empty bedroom in my apartment and now refuses to pay rent.
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Answered on January 05, 2014
There's no question that you have created a "tenancy" with your room mate. The legal process then is eviction or "Summary Process". This can get...
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Does it cost to file for divorce in Massachusetts?
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Answered on January 05, 2014
The MA Probate & Family court has the authority to waive your filings fees in the interest of justice. You have to file a affidavit of indigency...
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Although one cannot sue police pursuant to mgl 258 in their official capacity, can one sue them in their personal capacity?
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Answered on January 05, 2014
You should consider a civil suit under USCA section 1983:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1983
These matter are best handled by...
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Will I ever be able to return to the US after being granted voluntary departure?
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Answered on January 04, 2014
You have a minimum 15 yr block to re-entry to the US.
How does attending drug rehab affect my friend's custody of her child? She and the father are not married.
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Answered on January 04, 2014
The child's father can certainly use this in an attempt to gain custody of the child. However, the court will look at many factors including his...
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