Can a law office make you deposit when you did not make any commitment and they had not done anything for you?

Mr. Cave's point is good: did you understand the first meeting to the the typical "free consultation" where the client decides whether the lawyer...

It depends on the kind of work whether estimates can be made or fixed fee/alternative arrangements used. I suspect you are talking about...

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Does an attorney have any obligation to protect information I share with him/her if I do not retain their services?

Agree with Mr. Cave. If information is communicated to an attorney which is intended as confidential even if the attorney isn't retained, it's...

What do you do when your attorney will not get back with you on questions you have about a case he was the attorney on?

Contact the Florida Bar (see information and forms link below). A failure of an attorney to communicate with a client and answer reasonable...

Who owns intellectual property at my firm?

Agree with other counsel, but have one other question: do you have a written employment contract that deals with the issues of IP. Very often,...

Is it unethical for a lawyer to represent the husband, of a lady he used to employ as a babysitter. the lady is also a friend?

If I understand your question correctly (there are a lot of references to "husband" and I'm not totally sure of who you're referring to), no...

Is there a good and honest ethic/legal practice lawyer and also specializes in civil rights representations in Los Angeles?

I might see an attorney (you can find them on Avvo "find a lawyer" search for LA), but your question is puzzling. Attorneys cannot be retained in...

My attorney is making critical mistakes that is impacting my case, what do I do?

Some of those mistakes might be critical, some might be harmless. I would talk to another attorney and bring the papers with you. If they are...

My fiance was arrested jan 5 for a insident that happened in oct.and charged with crimes he didnt commit.how can this be

You should speak to an attorney of course, but in answer to your question, depending on the nature of the crime, it can take the police months to...

In New York can the bio father be forced to pay future child support after the finalization of a step parent adoption?

I agree with Ms. Tebano and Mr. Gold's answers, but am confused by your follow up discussions with Ms. Tebano about filing a petition for...