If I fire my PI lawyer for good cause (after 4+ years) what are the New York State ethics rules regarding a retaining lien?

Since you have a new lawyer, that's who should handle this. You will need to pay filing fees and reimbursement for expenses, but attorney fees can...

My boyfriend was drinking a Corona beer when swallowed glass from bottle. What can be done now?

I disagree that "there is no case unless he has lasting medical issues". But the fact that he is in jail gives rise to serious credibility issues,...

Yes, you have a case. What you do next is go to a lawyer. Do not think for a minute that you can do this successfully on your own.

Can a personal injury suit be settled out of court without a deposition?

While it's theoretically possible, settling a case without a deposition of the Plaintiff (assuming the case is in suit) is unusual, and would...

Uncontested divorce. How do I make sure I legally get the house?

You state "the house is in my name only". That answers the question. The house is in your name, so you don't "get" the house, nor does it...

With only partial information, I can only guess. What it sounds like is that you are the Defendant, you were served with divorce papers, and if...

Will a seperation affect your marriage if you and your spouse decide to rekindle?

If you stay together, neither of you is enforcing the agreement, by agreement. If you split up again, the seperation agreement kicks in again,...

Can I legally separate from my husband?

Since you live in NYC, that's where it would be filed. I'm not sure a seperation agreement is best for you. A seperation agreement is where the...

Is income earned during a marriage on assets acquired prior to marriage marital property ,subject to division in divorce?

1: Yes. 2: No. 3: No. Avvo requires me to use a minimum number of characters, so that should do it.

Divorce : is everything split 50/50?

A personal injury settlement is considered "seperate property" and so the other spouse is entitled to none of it. But: if you have spent any of...