Can a conflict of interest/ethical violation occur with adversary instead of the party represented?

Lawyers do have ethical standards governing our conduct toward clients, the Courts and even third parties who we do not represent. I agree with the...

The hospital made a medication error, what rights do I have?

You do need to consult a local medical malpractice lawyer and as "her only immediate family" you do have certain rights as should be explained to...

Do I have a case here ? If yes, which type of lawyers can help me and how do I choose one?

You may have a case and should gather the information necessary for a proper review by a local medical malpractice attorney and medical expert. You...

Our lawyer exceeded his estimate for services without informing us and is now ignoring attempts by us for clarification.

I'm licensed to practice law in New York only and you must get an opinion from an attorney licensed in your state. However, I don't see why you...

Do I have a case?

You may have a case. You need to obtain your medical/hospital records so they can be reviewed by a specialist in the same field as your surgeon....

Is there such a thing as conflict of interest in courts cases?

There is at least a potential conflict of interest when a Judge is "best of friends" with one of two or more lawyers appearing on a legal matter...

My mother has recently won a 7 year malpractice suit and was awarded 4.5 million by the jury. however, her attorney stated the

Your attorney may be correct. However, an asset search may reveal significant wealth. The doctor's insurance company refused to settle and exposed...

How can I sue my last lawyer

Do not delay hiring an attorney to investigate what happened to your case and what happened to your attorney. Hopefully you retained a law firm...

Move forward on the deposition. For future reference, in NYS, non-party witnesses are excluded from attending the depositions of other witnesses,...

Is settling a judgement on attorney fees waive my right to a legal malpractice case?

When you satisfy the judgment obtained by your attorney against you, you are not paying a settlement. Theoretically, you could negotiate a...

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