Lawyer lying to client and more?
I agree with my colleagues. This may be a case for the state's Bar Counsel. My home state also has a program called "Lawyers helping Lawyers."
New York, NY
Ethics and professional responsibility Lawyer at New York, NY
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I agree with my colleagues. This may be a case for the state's Bar Counsel. My home state also has a program called "Lawyers helping Lawyers."
I agree with my colleagues in that you may always fire your lawyer, whether it is prudent when you are facing conviction of a felony is another...
I agree with Attorney Feldman. Your facts are VERY confusing and I cannot imagine any attorney being able to give you an answer with the...
I agree with Attorney Fox. I suggest that you NOT fire your attorney on the eve of trial. Also, later you can request a full and itemized...
First and foremost an attorney may not have a romantic relationship with a client. I agree with my colleagues that you MUST contact the attorney...
I would suggest contacting your state Bar Counsel. If you are the Defendant the court may not allow her to withdraw if it will put your liberty at...
Generally speaking an attorney may only keep a fee that is earned, and is usually always refundable to the extent that it has not been earned. I...
I will preface this by saying that I am NOT from Hawaii and do not know Hawaii law. That being said, you can and should request a full accounting...
I agree with Attorney Ashman in that you really did not give enough information to give a good answer. When you hire an attorney you give that...
I was a law clerk in Mass Family Court and Attorney Mason is correct. The courts always take the perspective of what is in the best interests of...