Are attorneys required to retain case documents after a trial has ended? If so, how long does he have to retain them?

I agree with Ms. Ellis, and the article that she shared is very helpful. I’d also look at Rule 1.16(e) and the New York State Bar Association's...

WILL MARRIAGE TO A FELON AFFECT A PERSONS INTERVIEW BY THE COMMITTEE ON CHARACTER AND FITNESS FOR A BAR EXAM SITTER

There is no legitimate reason to hold marriage to a convicted felon against you. Your boyfriend’s felony conviction has nothing to do with your...

Can i get a court appointed attorney to appeal a decision in Austin Minnesota.

Contact the Minnesota Appellate Public Defender to see if you qualify for a court-appointed attorney to appeal your sentence. The address is 540...

Our therapist lied about his credentials.

Rule 20.01 Subdivision 1 (f) prohibits the court from proceeding under Rule 20 before your husband meets with his attorney and the attorney has an...

Conflict of Interest?

Rule 1.7 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct states that “a lawyer shall not represent a client if a reasonable lawyer would conclude...

Is it legal for a 16 year old girl to date and have sex with a 22 year old guy just asking for a friend of mine

This was my answer to a similar question: Age by itself is not the only consideration in determining whether sexual contact between two people...

Conflict of Interest?

Because your husband’s alcohol use could be an issue in the divorce proceedings, the divorce proceedings may be considered a “substantially related...

In an abuse of discretion claim, against federal administrative agency, can you request damages (actual or punitive)?

If I understand you correctly, you are asking about whether you can sue a federal administrative agency, or the decision-maker within the agency,...

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Can I get a second opinion if a settlement is good or can be better? My attorney hasn't had all his facts correct during process

No lawyer can answer your question. Rule 4.2 of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct states: “In representing a client, a lawyer shall not...

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I don't have the experience in family law to answer this question, but I will change the practice area from "Unknown" to "Child Custody" so that...