How does a plaintiff communicate a risk to the defense in regards to what plans are if fair settlement cannot be reached?

Unless the matter is settled soon, I would retain the better attorney and follow his/her advice. Don't let the other side know your plans on...

Is an account stated legal fee bill valid even if the retainer agreement is unenforceable?

I generally agree with the first three lawyers who answered the question. You should also know that a compulsory arbitration clauses in a contract...

In the absence of a written contract to the contrary, any unused funds must be refunded. If the trainer refuses to give you the refund, you can sue...

Is it possible to transfer a fee dispute case in fed court to state court?

I had this same issue arise a few years ago on one of my cases. Based on your question it seems that your former attorney and your current attorney...

Can my former temporary guardian be made to repay me the $190,00 loss I had due to his intentional negligence re my investments?

You should consult with an Estates and Trust attorney. You may have a claim for waste and mismanagement premised on a theory of negligence. Whether...

I have a malpractice case that settled out of court in nyc we have not yet signedfor the agreementof the ssettlement

Dealing with Medicare or Medicaid liens for medical expenses when settling cases can be time consuming for the attorney even when done properly....

Is it legal for a lawyer representing a client to have a different lawyer, NOT in the firm, be making appearances?

It is not uncommon in New York for "per diem" attorneys to be retained by the attorney of record to cover routine appearances in Court. You see...

Can a NY-state licensed nurse (RN) consult with client's outside of NY?

It is highly likely that when you provide "nursing services" to patients via telephone on a routine basis that you must comply with the laws...

How to protect yourself from a lawyer who is hiding behind legal terms to make you look bad?

You haven't described any wrongful conduct other than a problem in communicating with your lawyer. Tell your attorney that you don't understand...

Are account stated billing subject to reasonableness as per the professional code of conduct?

Yes. You likely agreed to an hourly rate but not the number of hours necessary to resolve the matter. You may argue that the number of hours...

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