I am sorry for your loss but it seems like a very tough case. If you go into labor at 4 months gestation there is a very high likelihood you will...

Will it be difficult to find another attorney to 'sue' my present lawyer for malpractice/negligence?

The first thing you need to do is go to another matrimonial lawyer and see if your obligations can be changed. If your present lawyer is to blame...

If I am sued for atty fees (account stated), am I allowed to argue/sue quantum meriut?

In NY you have the option to ask for arbitration of an attorney fee dispute and you would be wise to do so in most cases. An arbitration is quite...

Do single Attorneys ever want to date their attractive clients?

It happens all the time and it's a really bad idea. In some states and with some kinds of clients, it's ethically prohibited. To do their jobs...

Do I have a legal claim and what is the time limitation on filing a claim?

Cases arising from a fall in the hospital are usually vigorously contested and are hard to win. It also seems that your damages will be hard to...

Your ex seems like a charming fellow. He has minimal rights to your personal injury settlement and is trying to use it as a bargaining chip in the...

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I want to replace the attorney handling my personal injury lawsuit. Will it be hard to find another attorney to take over?

Mr. Lassen's answer is not very informative and possibly misleading. Personal injury lawyers are happy to respond to inquiries from people who...

The lawyer's demand for fees seems rather high. Most states top out at 40%, and in many fees are regulated by law. In part his demand for money up...

This is not a case of malpractice that any lawyer is likely to accept. Abuse of painkillers is rampant. Therefore state health departments are...

Can I request a letter stating how much time has been spent or what the fee would be from a contingency fee lawyer?

Most lawyers who work on contingency don't keep time records. From the way you describe your current lawyer you probably wouldn't get an honest...