Changing lawyers in the middle of a civil suit

A client has a right to discharge an attorney at any time for any reason. If the attorney is discharged "for cause" or if thre is good cause to...

Can she sue for medical malpractice?

Your friend won't go broke, but her lawyer might. Medical malpractice cases are almost always undertaken on contingency, because very few people...

This question looks familiar. What constitutes a fundamental disagreement is within the judge's discretion and is essentially unreviewable. A...

Had back ache in sept 2010, dr said pinched nerve. 3 months turned out to be fractured vert now new dr. & surg. in dec and mar

Very very few successful medical malpractice cases are based on unsuccessful back surgery. There is a medically recognized condition called failed...

Please read my question below.

The best choice is to sit down with the lawyer and have a calm discussion about why it took so long, and what would be a fair way to deal with...

Thank you for getting me this far, especially E Rothstein & M Haber, now disclosure, I'm overwhelmed with research & options.

Discovery and inspection is just document disclosure. You make a list of the things you want and serve it on the other side. They generally have 30...

Notaries are only supposed to notarize documents that have been signed in their presence. It is most unwise to sign any legal document that has...

Fee Dispute Retainer

In New York the answer is yes to both. In New York the courts even have a fee arbitration panel. This is actually for the protection of the...

Defamation claim? How valid is this?

Defamation is a civil, not a criminal offense. There are numerous guides on Avvo you can look at to learn the elements of the cause of action. You...

I want to sue my former attorney for unethical behavior concerning how he handled my case of wrongful death of my son. Judge

How terrible. Having your case thrown out was like losing your son all over again. However, depending on very specific facts and law, police...