In order to give you a thoughtful response, much more information is needed about the case. A law firm cannot unilaterally decide to abandon a...

If an Attorney in NY isn't abiding by their own retainer agreement can they hold the client to it?

Ethics require to give you periodic bills with a description of services rendered. If you make a written request for an itemized bill that is not...

Lost amniocentesis sample at hospital

Speak with a medical malpractice/ healthcare attorney. Ultimately the test results will become known as under law you must deliver the baby. If...

My car was recently towed by the sheriff, can it be towed while financed? If so, what happens to my credit?

They can sell the car subject to the underlying financial obligations. Once a vehicle is sold and the City is paid the total sum of the unpaid...

Can a lawyer lie in court?

You are describing a criminal case. An attorney must defend a client vigorously and within the parameters of ethical behavior. In a case such as...

Lawyer fees

I would contact the New York County Bar Association. Most associations have mandatory mediation available and/ or a fee dispute committee. If you...

I'm looking for an attorney who handles civil suit against a doctor.

The initial question is whether your were last treated by this physician within 2 1/2 years before the cardiac event happened. If you were, then I...

Does each one of my injuries have its own set amount for pain and suffering?

While there is no accepted valuations assigned to a specific injury ( except in worker compensation cases), the totality of what you suffered ,in...

Personal injury on the job

Stop worrying and hire a qualified Worker'sCompensation Compensation attorney in New York. The worker'sCompensation Board has jurisdiction over...

Someone hit my car, and 1 1/2 weeks latter i got bels palsy, can i clame it?

Your question involves an issue of jurisdiction(where to bring the claim) and whether your Bell's palsy is an injury caused by the accident. The...