Retainer fee

I am sorry to say the only one who can help you with this is your lawyer. Sometimes people will pay different amounts based on their ability to pay.

Lawyers have ethical rules they must follow that can be interpreted as making it inappropriate to talk to a potential client who already has a...

When a lawyer is not representing you, there is no particular time period during which the attorney has to call you back, in fact, the attorney is...

Will a judge award attorney fees if my ex drags out out case?

Maybe. Your lawyer would have to file a motion seeking fees and be able to support that your fees would not have been necessary but for...

Attorney has a duty to show his client settlement offer in writing

No, frequently offers are made verbally so there is nothing to show.

Attorneys can withdraw from a case at any point. If your lawyer, for whatever reason, no longer believes that it is appropriate to go forward with...

Should I hire an attorney in Omaha or Iowa?

You can hire an attorney in either location, since Immigration law is federal in nature. However, it is best to hire a lawyer who is familiar with...

If DM spoke to my ex on the phone instead of calling my ex's attorney, does that mean my ex does not have an attorney anymore?

It is impossible for us to know the answer to your question. You can ask your lawyer to look into whether your ex still has an attorney or you can...

What is a divorce lawyer duties to protecting a former client? May that lawyer use confidential information about her ?

Confidentiality survives the end of representation, with a few exceptions. If you believe the lawyer has violated your confidentiality or is...

Can an attorney relative be found to be unethical and be reported to the Bar Assn. if he as a lawyer makes false reports?

If your brother is engaging in illegal behavior, you ought to call the police, assuming you have evidence to support what he is doing.