How long does it take to hit settlement process after final review is put in?

You have a lawyer, and it would be inappropriate for a lawyer on Avvo to second guess the lawyer you have. You should certainly ask your lawyer if...

City Manager, Commissioner & Attorney are best friends and really corrupt-who does the city complain to?

Your problem is really one of election law, not ethics. Election law a very very local kind of law and you would need to seek out a specialist...

My psychiatrist contacted my work and said that I had been seen in his office that day and that I had been left upset.

Unless your psychiatrist had some reason to fear that you were about to go postal, he acted improperly in contacting your employer. You can...

What to do if you have a complaint on a doctor?!

Check on your state's website for the department of health. There should be a listing for a board of medical conduct or something of that mature....

How can I hire a lawyer?

It's not possible to give a good answer to this question without more information. The most important piece of information is, what do you want to...

If I plan on suing someone in the near future would it be foolish to report them to local news media first?

You should consult with a lawyer before you sue anyone, and and retain a lawyer if you can afford it. Ask the lawyer's advice about publicity. Many...

My uncle passed away after having several strokes from blood clots on his brain.

Medical malpractice cases are extremely fact specific. Not only will a lawyer need to get the medical records of the ER visits, but will also need...

Litarary Liability: Libel, slander, invasion of privacy, harrassment, defamation of character, who knows what?

Attorney Adams answer was right but I see he got an unfavorable comment from somebody. Let me give a more complete answer and see if I get a...

If a doctor does not diagnose a condition and it results in death can the spouse sue?

A doctor minimizing or ignoring post operative complications is a very frequent fact pattern in medical malpractice cases. When a patient gets sick...

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There are mixed fee agreements, where the client pays a portion of the fee up front and the balance is a contingency. Or, the lawyer may ask the...