I hired an atty with $2500 refundable retainer fee on 3/4/11. By 4/1/11, I no longer needed him, so an email was sent stating so

I certainly don't know any details of your case or what the attorney did or did not do. It's not clear if you responded to the 4/10 email...

Mal Practice Lawyers

I don't see from the facts you presented that you actually have a case for an attorney to take. If the attorney is unauthorized to practice, bring...

I agree with Attorney Haber. I will assume you are unrepresented. You or someone on your behalf must let the court know that you are in the...

Can this magistrate's decision be explained?

Based upon the information provided I'm wondering if you notified the magistrate of the appeal. You also say there was a hearing but don't say if...

What is the statute of limitations related to legal malpractice in Pennsylvania? Thinking of suing lawyer who mismanaged case.

The other answers are correct. The statute of limitations is two years so there would be a July 2011 deadline based upon the information you've...

Can a lawyer work a case that has been assigned to a judge that is that lawyers ex spouse

Your questions aren't really as simple as they seem. As for the second question I've never heard of a judge and lawyer that were ex spouces...

My friend's daughter was expelled from school for having a knife in her backpack.

The law is very clear that possession of a weapon on school property requires a one year expulsion unless the administration recommends other...

Discovery appears to be an important tool, why would the plaintiff opt for a msj and not do go thru the discovery process?

You have done nothing wrong. Discovery is definitely important. Truly if the Plaintiff's attorney believes they can win the case on a motion for...

Who do I file a complaint about an attorney's ethics?

You can contact the state bar association. They will be able to tell you how to file a complaint against an attorney.

Does a Lawyer need to tell his Client how long he has been a Lawyer before he takes them on as Client's.

A licensed attorney is ethically required only to take a case they are competent to handle. However, there is no requirement to have any...