It absolutely doesn't matter. Medical malpractice lawyers come from all backgrounds. Some of them have medical training, most don't. They learn on...

A more specific answer than Atty Meyers gave is that bariatric surgery such as you had is dangerous, and a lot of lawsuits have arisen from bad...

Can attorney I hired accept a settlement without telling me

Are you absolutely sure that the lawyer didn't tell the other side that their offered seemed okay, he will discuss it with the client and get back...

I hired an Attorney and am now having doubts.

Nobody hires a lawyer for fun, and undoubtedly you have a real problem, but your question gives no clue what that problem is. What did you hire the...

I hired an Attorney and am now having doubts.

What did you hire the attorney to do? When did you hire him? Is there something that needs to be done that isn't being done? Has the lawyer done...

Can a lawyer bill for their time if a potential client is asking questions to inquire if potential client needs a lawyer?

Yes. It's a good idea to ask up front if the lawyer will charge for the initial consultation. Some do, some don't. There is no hard and fast rule.

I am legal guardian of two children and i want to become legal custordy.

You are going to have to pay an attorney money and go to court to get legal custody. How difficult that will be depends on the circumstances. You...

Can i sue my mother for not aborting me?

Absolutely not. There is no cause of action in New York for wrongful life.

Can warfarin cause a intercarnel bleed

I am sorry this happened. I have handled such cases before and they are especially because they are often easily preventable. Yes, warfarin...

Starting a law practice in multiple jurisdictions

Plenty of law firms have multi-state practices. A lawyer can only practice in states where he is she is admitted. To expand a practice to New York...