I have a contingency fee agreement with an Attorney. Are his fees calculated by the Agreement only?

Does the retainer agreement address anything other than a 1/3 recovery? Does it discuss punitive damages at all? What is the bases by which you...

Am I entitled to recover $829 for tires ? ER bill was $ 1150. Car damage $2000. They will pay medical bill and car damage.

Hard to argue that getting new tires on another vehicle (assuming the SUV was not involved in the accident)is a direct consequence of the accident.

How can I stop my grandmother's boyfriend from instituting a new Will and testament, even though she's senile and just had

Get whatever documentation you can now to verify her lack of capacity to rewrite a will which must state is of sound mind. Gear yourself up for a...

Just how important is a sign agreement in a business partnership ?

Without a written agreement everything that can go wrong can go wrong. If the enterprise becomes successful there can (and probably will) be...

Your interests would best be served if you arrange for a continuance and find some way to produce your witness.

If a Judge rule a statement for a specific money, can the insurance company negotiate? Am I being misrepresented by my lawyer?

Not knowing the circumstances of your case, i can tell you generally in most negligence cases (especially in NY) it is rare to be awarded punitive...

Am i going to be sued?

Perhaps you can call the new lawyers and enter into a new payment plan?

Can a store call an 18 year old high school student and threaten to press charges?

Was a contract entered into by both parties? I am assuming the only charges being "pressed" are for the balance of the price. The agreement that...

Legal Malpractice or Breach of Contract? (Posting again as key details were omitted because of computer glitch). Thanks much!

Based upon the specificity of the contract, it seems that you would have a breach of contract claim. In addition, a legal malpractice case may be...

I am an employee at the FDNY Headquarters, fell on my way to work and broke ankle. Does this qualify for worker's comp?

You may well have a case against the Port Authority depending on the defect or negligence (if any) that caused you to fall. A Notice of Claim has...