Lawyer Fraud in NY

The failure of an attorney to appear in Court resulting in the dismissal of your case is an act of negligence, not fraud. In NYS the statute of...

Grounds for legal malpractice?

I'm licensed to pactice law in New York and am unfamiliar with the statute of limitations in Texas. Consult a local lawyer and ask about the...

I had my Paragard IUD removed due to complications after 3 years of pain, is there a lawsuit ongoing?

If you are considering a lawsuit, you should be concerned about the deadline for filing a lawsuit, a/k/a the statute of limitations on a claim...

Can a dr who has been prescribing me a drug for 3 yrs deny refills when the drug can't be stopped cold turkey & can cause death?

You should consult a local medical malpractice lawyer. However, familiarize yourseld with the long term risks and benefits of prednisone. It is a...

Any situations when statue of limitations don't apply?

The statute of limitations will be extended or tolled for persons under the age of 18 and for the mentally incompetent. There are a number of other...

When I was on my 16th ECT, the anesthesiologist gave me double anesthesia. Is this evidence of medical malpractice?

Not necessarily. You would need to have your medical records reviewed by a neurologist and/or psychologist. This is a very expensive process and...

How do you report a lawyer, file a complaint or have one disbarred////

A complaint against an attorney for misconduct should be filed with the disciplinary or grievance committees that covers your locale. Call or...

Is it customary for medical mal practice lawyers in NY to ask for expenses if the case is a loss?

It is not out of line to ask if the client will be held responsible for expenses in the event of a loss. I believe the attorney should bear the...

If I have a lawyer representing me in court hearing & I sit in the audience, can I defend myself if my laywer doesn't defend me?

I assume you question whether you have the right to be heard, in opposing your attorney's motion to withdraw from your case. You may present...

Selected as the best answer

I agree with the other attorneys responses. As long as you have an attorney, let the attorney speak for you. Anything you say could be used against...