If legal aid services met with my ex-husband, but he opted to hire a private attorney am I not allowed to use them for myself?

There is an ethics opinion that was issued by a NJ Supreme Court ethics agency. It is a binding opinion on NJ attorneys. It says basically that if...

Can I represent myself and how serious is 2c:20-3a

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Heroine possession while on probation jail time?

I second Mr Boyer's motion. Get a lawyer. I suggest that you contact the county bar association where you live and ask for referrals for a few...

Is there a Law firm with specialized experience in suing a Trust Administrator?

In addition to the state bar, contact your county's bar association. They have a lawyer referral service, and they can provide a few names for you....

Too good to be true? There is a large dispute with attorney fees. The Office of Attorney Ethics Attorney Fee Arbitration, $50?

The $50 filing fee is for administrative expenses and is intended to operate the fee arbitration system. You will not lose the opportunity to sue...

How do I type a professional letter to send to the prosecutor and public defender to tell them I wish to dismiss my charges?

If the case ever goes to the grand jury, you may be asked to appear before the jury and testify, under oath of course, that you do not want to...

Do I have to pay palmer Reifler & Associates after i was arrested?

I did not perform a legal analysis for you because I just noticed I am running late for a meeting, but I want to get this info to you ASAP: You...

Legally, how old can do you need to be to use an e cig withou nicotine?

Aside from the legalities, they are expensive and most of them aren't very good. To me they are just another thing to charge along with your phone,...

The entire file must be given to the client upon request. The lawyer may retain a copy of the file, and the lawyer may charge a reasonable fee for...

Can we claim "duty to negotiate effectively" under ineffective assistance at counsel on direct appeal; case had jury trial

An attorney is obligated to tell the client about all offers to settle/plead. This failure could amount to an ethics violation. The client controls...

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