If I do not have a contract with an attorney, does he have the right to spread non public information to relatives of mine?

The attorney cannot share confidential information he learned as a result of a consultation or that he learned by communicating with the firm he...

Is it legal malpractice if your attorney only gets a small settlement offer and the case is awarded more without that attorney?

Losing a case or obtaining a smaller offer does not mean that the lawyer committed malpractice. You also state that you weren't damaged, which...

Is it unethical for an attorney to lie about a former client ,the defense of that client & slander that client in court?

We would need some context. For example, if you are involved in a lawsuit against the attorney, he is allowed to defend himself. On the other hand,...

I am very sorry to hear you had a difficult childhood. Some parents, unfortunately, don't really know how to raise children well. There is no...

Would this be a case of malpractice that is worth pursuing? If so how much time would I have to file suit? Thanks for looking.

I think it would do you well to speak to a malpractice attorney. Pressure ulcers are unacceptable and stage 4 is horrific. You have 2.5 years to...

Can a plaintiff prevail in a legal malpractice lawsuit without representation?

I doubt it. Legal malpractice cases are extremely complex. You need to prove the legal malpractice and you need to prove the underlying case. You...

Threatening emails from disbarred attorney I filed complaint against

The attorney most likely simply provided email addresses to LinkedIn. Then LinkedIn automatically generated the messages. I doubt the lawyer...

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Is it considered legal malpractice if your attorney pressured you to a settlement you are not in agreement with?

No, it is not legal malpractice. The lawyer felt it was the best option for you and made it clear she felt that way. In the end, you make the final...

The attorney can fire you, yes. Most likely the police were wrong in their assessment, your attorney was trying to explain it and in your...

I have called my attorney on an injury case for five month she has not returned my calls. she is my attorney of record. help??

People cannot answer you here. But, I suggest if she is not communicating, you try and go to the office for an appointment. Then, if she continues...