Can I speak on my behalf when my lawyer appears before a judge with a motion for withdrawal as my attorney?

Attorneys engage in various actions on behalf of their clients without telling their clients. This is normal behavior. You retain a lawyer because...

How to investigate an attorney? A friend of mine may be taken advantage of. Need help

I would start by looking here to see if the lawyer is licensed. https://www.iacourtcommissions.org/SearchLawyer.do If you are in another...

The law calls for a "reasonable time" as you say. Reasonable time doesn't really have a specific definition. However, I would expect about 30 days,...

Is there a criminal defense attorney that will have me pay only if they win my case?

No. When you retain a lawyer to handle a criminal case he does the work whether he wins or loses. He will put in his best effort on your behalf,...

Can an attorney deny me a full refund if I do not want their services anymore?

If you agreed to a nonrefundable fee and/or the lawyer already took action on your case, then no, the lawyer need not refund your money. The fact...

Beer distributor withheld money from final paychecks charging for out of code product

This sounds like an employment law question, so I will move it to that area.

What recourse do I have if a Dr. implied (falsely) that I was a drug addict in written reports to my other Dr's. = high Bp, etc

You can complain to the medical board, that really is the only option. If the doctor is not in charge of the practice, i.e. has a boss, you can...

Medical malpractice/ fact witness at trial inquiry

Only if you receive a subpoena. But if you were deposed, you probably will receive a subpoena.

What steps would person take to try and get there money back from an attorney that took $5000.00 and gave nothing in return.

Assuming you have already contacted the attorney and asked for a refund, and assuming the attorney really did no work in return for the fee, I...

Disputing lawyer fees

Whether you will be successful in your fee dispute depends on whether you can show that the lawyer's fees were outrageous under the given...