Would you find it unusual for an attorney to ask for a large retainer before they took the 'case'? And state that they would be

It depends on that kind of case. If it's a medical malpractice case, it's very unusual to ask for a fee up front, although sometimes it is...

I was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes and had reduction surgery two years ago and had complications resulting in three

You have not provided enough information for a lawyer to even guess whether you have a basis for a case. Apparently you had bariatric surgery that...

Infomation left out in IVF outcome and ICSI was not done when sign docment requested if needed

There is really nothing you can do. IVF clinics are businesses and they exist to make money. Getting involved in a court case with them won't...

You can sue a doctor for operating without your consent but your fact pattern is not that clear. You consented to the operation, not to the size of...

This is a question that comes up with some regularity. If the client disagrees with the lawyer's advice to settle, it is not unethical for the...

Need to prove collusion

Your question is awfully vague. Collusion between whom? In regard to what?

In order to have a sound medical malpractice claim you need to be able to prove that a violation of standard care caused an injury. The violation...

Can i sue a attorney for not followup on an case

If the lawyer hasn't done anything in two years and doesn't return your calls, it's high time to go to another lawyer. If you are lucky, the...

IVF failure due to doctors patient load and imporper care given during process.

A failure of IVF is a tragedy for the family, but business as usual for IVF clinics. I have been practicing in the medical malpractice field for 37...

I have an implied warranty cause of action. Can I recover punitive damages as well under the Uniform Commercial Code?

Punitive damages claims are extraordinary difficult to prove up under NY law in any type of injury case. Your give no specific facts, so there is...