Are military personnel considered residents of the state they are stationed in?

This is sadly true. However, you will be amazed at how much you can accomplish with an N C lawyer over the phone and with email. Don't quit. Call...

Can filing a Congressional hurt my military career or be held against me?

Officially - no. Unofficially - yes. The armed forces are very creative in how to make your life miserable. Your evaluations will start to be...

Your question falls under the nebulous category of having the "character" to practice law. Some states, like my home state of New Jersey, may ...

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Can an attorney waive attorney-client privilege or is it held only by the client?

My colleagues are correct. The privilege is a rule of evidence that usually applies only in courtroom litigation. If a question is asked that...

My recommendation. It am Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rated attorney with 30 years of diverse civilian and military reserve experience. ...

What do I do if I have a criminal case and have been appointed a divorse attorney.

The judge took your attorney's name off of a list of attorneys to represent a defendant for free. It does not usually matter what law the attorney...

Are courtroom proceedings always supposed to have a reporter typing transcripts or detailed account of the cases a judge hears?

I hate to say this, but it depends, and it depends on the jurisdiction where you live. In New Jersey, we have done away with a large number of...

Misrepresentation ?

Hi. First, in general the client has the option of deciding how a case should end - trial, settlement, etc. It is usually the lawyer's job to...

Hired an attorney to handle a case...are they obligated to keep me informed of all settlements offered?

Absolutely. See RPC 1.2, 1.3, an 1.4 for starters.

What type of attorney should I contact regarding education licensure disciplinary actions?

Someone like me. I worked in NJ's ethics system for 20 years. I may be able to find someone in KY for you. There is one lawyer in KY I would...