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Can a person with a court appointed attorney legally sign a contract for the same services for a fee?
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Answered on August 10, 2012
The contract would be binding on the client if the lawyer performed. If the client were really indigent and never had any intention of paying, the...
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What legal recourse do I have if I was andoned by a physician?
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Answered on August 10, 2012
You only have recourse in a civil suit if you were injured as a result of the physician abandoning you. You have not mentioned any facts that...
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My wife is a Type 1 diabetic on insulin pump - she has experienced high blood sugars and ketoacidosis due to faulty supplies.
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Answered on August 09, 2012
What recourse are you looking for? The company that supplies the sets is not practicing mediciane, so they can't be sued for malpractice. In theory...
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Do stepparents have legal right under survivers rights to 100% of assets in california?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
Your question is a little convoluted, and I must tell you that I am licensed, but inactive in CA. So a CA probate lawyer would be in a better...
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How can I contest my mother's will as she nearly left half of her estate to great cousins.
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Answered on August 09, 2012
Mr. Carrier's answer is correct, although a little more colorful than I would have phrased it. There is a third avenue to contest a Will, rarely...
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When does a life estate which includes a remainderman end?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
Your question is a little confusing. It doesn't identify the life tenant. I can only answer in general terms without seeing the douments. A life...
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Is it legal for a lawyer to receive a commission for referring a financial backer behind estate litigation? Is this ethical?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
If they are his own clients, it would be improper for a couple of reasons. It's clearly a conflict of interest, and would also be considered...
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I need help finding Federal Case Law proving damages in an Intentional Tort Case?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
You need a lawyer. Trying to litigate without a lawyer is like do-it-yourself surgery. It always comes to grief.
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Will it be illegal for him to go the news (like Fox news) with his story?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
A few facts would be helpful. In general, it's not illegal for anybody to go to the news with any kind of story. If the story is false and...
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Can you file a med mal claim against a doctor without an attorney?
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Answered on August 09, 2012
In theory you can. In practice, if you do you will certainly lose the case. These cases are challenging even for expert lawyers.
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