A firm has a 'conflict of interest' so I can't hire them.Am I entitled to know who the other party is since I was unaware of it.

No, you don't have a right to know. However, conflicts can arise for all sorts of reasons. The length of time is irrelevant. Once the firm has a...

Conflict of Interest. I emailed the attorney and phone contact with paralegal now my ex has retained them

Assuming you have your own attorney, your attorney should seek to disqualify this other attorney for a conflict of interest.

Should I get a personal injury lawyer ?

If you have full tort insurance a lawyer may be able to help you recover some compensation for the pain and inconvenience you experienced. If you...

Is there anything I can do if my attorney did not provide the assistance originally requested and I have no resolution?

It sounds like you have a new attorney. I would ask that lawyer about challenging the fee. You also can write directly to your own lawyer about the...

Need help finding a Divorce Legal Malpractice Attorney in Ohio. Can't find one who wants to help. Time is running out.

If no one will take your case, it is likely because there is no malpractice or the damages are not great enough in terms of your ability to...

I am represented by an attorney in a civil matter, can I legally call and speak with the attorney for the defense?

The attorney for the defense cannot ethically speak with you while you are being represented by an attorney. If you are unhappy with your lawyer,...

Is there an ethical violation if a patient's medical provider establishes a personal relationship while still providing medical?

A friendship with medical staff would not generally be a problem, no.

What are my chances in court and generally how much would it cost to retain a lawyer for something like this?

If your belongings are below the threshold for small claims court, I would sue him in small claims court. No way to tell you what your chances from...

Harassment or libel

It really depends on what the person is saying. If the person is offering opinions, those are not generally actionable. False facts may be...

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Is this Defamation?

Opinion is not defamation. A false factual statement may be defamation. So it depends. However, unless you have a contract, you are an at will...

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