If a article 81 guardianship has been filed against me by social services and I can't afford a lawyer what action can I take?

The court will appoint a neutral investigator to look into the matter and advise whether a guardianship is indicated. If you can't afford a lawyer,...

Neglected eye care from specialist has caused serious and severe sight problems

Mr. Kelly pretty well lays out the difficulties in medical malpractice litigation. My only disagreement is that it is not that hard for lawyers to...

Is it a violation itself if an attorney lies in their Eithics Committee response and there is proof of those lies that can...

Lying to the grievance committee can result in more serous penalties than the underlying violation itself. The grievance committee itself can...

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Do not under any circumstances talk to hospital risk management unless you are represented by a thoroughly competent and experienced medical...

Pediatrician never referred me t o a scoliosis specialist.

It depends on how old you are now. The NY statute of limitations for medical malpractice runs out 2 1/2 years after your 18th birthday. If the...

What form(s) will i need to write a motion to the court for a lifting of monetary restriction on estate administration ?

There are a number of "official" Surrogate Court forms listed on the New York State Courts website. Off the top of my head I don't know if there is...

There is no usual time it takes to complete a probate, but a final accounting shouldn't take more than a few months after the assets are disposed...

How long can a malpractice case be delayed by the other attorney? We already went threw discovery on both sides,

I'm sorry you have been through this. It's not much consolation, but not many cases go up on appeal once, much less twice. The only help you may...

How many weeks does the estate have to be listed in the newspaper in order to allow all possible creditors to respond and how?

It is my understanding that the terms of such notices are to be set by the Surrogate's Court where the Will is being probated. You should...

In Florida, is it ok for a lawyer to have a sexual relationship with a client while the lawyer is handling a case for you?

It's not okay for a lawyer to get romantically involved with an active client, but it's not an ethics violation in most states except in...