Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

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How do you find a good lawyer? Lawyers should be pay-as-you go. They take retainers and keep money they haven't earned.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 10, 2012

I consider myself as responsible and caring as anybody (any my clients think so too), but I always require a retainer except in contingent cases,...

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My insurance paid for my injuries. Does that mean I can't recover money against the Defendant?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

You can sue the defendant for pain and suffering and emotional distress. Whether it is worthwhile to do so is another matter. Speak to a personal...

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What is normally the contingency fee if a personal injury lawyer would take my case? What do I need to think about?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

Contingency fees are regulated in some states, not in others. In NY they are capped at 1/3 in personal injury cases. I strongly agree with Mr....

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In ohio if you receive a supena, does the attorney that sent it have to tell you what questions he will ask and what evidence/pi

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

I don't practice in Ohio but I know of no jurisdiction where the lawyer who serves a witness with a subpoena needs to tell the witness what he...

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My mother died recently and I recieved a 3000.00 doller insurance check made out to the estate of mary Neal.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

On big estates have to worry about inheritance taxes. $3000 isn't even on the radar.

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Both the Judges I had in court retired. (Not because of that reason, I hope...) Can I send a Thank You letter to one of them?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

It is bad form for a lawyer to ever thank a judge for ruling a particular way. It suggests that the judge was doing the lawyer a favor. The...

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When a lawyer discusses a case with someone, is it a violation of the attorney client confidentiality?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 09, 2012

It depends on what the lawyer told your fiancee. Many things about the case are not confidential. What you told the lawyer is confidential and may...

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What happenes if the hospital did not note down my incident giving birth

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2012

Why are you considering a medical malpractice case? Almost going in to cardiac arrest is not an injury. Your question does not indicate that you...

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I developed tennitus after spending 2.5 hours in a night club. Can I sue the club for treatment expenses?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2012

It is highly unlikely that you will find a lawyer to accept this case on a contingency. It would be a waste of your money to pay legal fees to...

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Is an LLC a good to keep property safe (from (banckrupcy or admission to a nursing home). Property donated to llc by sued party

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 08, 2012

Partly it depends on your mother's circumstances. It is a lot easier to shelter assets when Mom is still well than when she needs to be admitted to...

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