Can an attorney charge twice for a personal injury case that went to trial. My attorney charged me 40%>

Many states regulate contingent fee contracts. Some don't. More than 40% seems very high. If you can't locate your retainer contract with the...

Should I find a new attorney/law firm? What is involved in and should I file a claim to the bar?

You have a perfect right to discharge your lawyer and hire another. It's not a step to be taken lightly. Perhaps there is a legitimate reason why...

My Lawyer has not given me my share. Settlement($40,000). It was settled last year(in November, 2013)

Mr. Baker gives good advice. Don't file a claim against the lawyer without sitting down to get all the facts first.

Is it true, that I can't use my annuity?

No way any lawyer could answer this question without seeing the paperwork. It depends on the terms of the union's contract and the terms of the...

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What seems evasive to you may be just the lawyer telling you that he or she doesn't know how it will turn out. Lawyers don't guarantee results. At...

What is the first step in trying to file an arbitration case? Must I try to settle an agreement with the company first?

Best bet is to make the claim to your homeowners insurance and let them deal with Terminix. If that isn't an option, you should send a demand...

Would like to know if i can take legal action for back surgery on my wife?

These cases take time to investigate. I agree that it's not posssible to give an opinion on Avvo whether a specific case has merit. If this...

Can I make my brother give me half of my mom insurance policy and there is no will

If he is the sole beneficiary of the insurance policy, the proceeds belong to him. If there is no beneficairy named, the proceeds go into the...

You can probably sue him for fraud and conversion. If the Will was probated in should be on file. Get a copy from the court clerk in the county...

The overwhelming majority of disbarments are due to criminal convictions or mishandling client funds. In matrimonial litigation, vindictive...