After someone retained counsel during a consult, it was reviled that opposing counsel were friends, Will this custody case

The queition is far to vague to permit any sort of meaningful answer why no deal is on the table. It is not at all unusual that opposing counsel...

I won a lawsuit because of medical malpractice on my son. I won the lawsuit and a house. Do i own the house or does the bank.

You must have had an attorney to handle the medical malpractice lawsuit. This should have been explained to you as part of the settlement process....

What is the attorney fee for probate is it a set fee. if not what ould the average fee be

There is no average legal fee. It depends on the lawyer's billing rate and the amount of work that needs to be done. A very simple uncontested...

Can you get a court to change ownership of a life insurance policy without attorney?

I can't tell you the procedure in FL because I don't practice there. Also, a key fact is missing- is Dad competent? If Dad is competent despite his...

Is there a conflict of interest for an attorney to take on expensive (+hours) motions that are high risk?

Integrity, wisdom, and the desire to give the client value for the money are the incentives to avoid spending time unnecessarily. An attorney may...

If you could forsee the future, what dangers would you predict, if I file a complaint against my ex-attorney with the OPC?

Grievances are generally only dangerous to the attorney complained of. Lack of communication is a rather weak basis for a grievance, though.

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How can I receive compensation for difficult-to-measure damages in a legal malpractice case based on a criminal case?

I do not practice in NJ but in NY in order to sue a lawyer for malpractice in a criminal defense, the client must prove actual innocence. That's...

Voluntary Administration or Probate?

The Surrogate's Court will issue letters of administration for small estates up to $30,000, provided there are no lawsuits or real property...

This is real estate case. i hired an attorney who did not go to court and case dismissed now. can i sue for malpractice . horri

You have to prove that you would have won the underlying case but for the lawyer's negligence. See a legal malpractice attorney promptly.

Can I give up? Do I have to take the settlement if my atty withdrew. Can I be free of my horrible atty or will he sue me?

Dropping the case because you don't want to pay the old attorney seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face. If you have a valid claim you...