What should I do if attorney tries to extort more fees just before trial and threatens to loose if you don't pay him more money?

I think, if what you say is true, that (a) you should find a new attorney (b) you should file a complaint with the disciplinary board in California.

I am sorry this happened. Have you seen a doctor since? If not, please do so. This is probably a small claim type of case, unless you end up having...

Former atty mails out former client' remainder case files (5) months after being released

If the lawyer has not provided you with your complete file, then, if you haven't already done so, send a certified letter to the lawyer demanding...

Just trying to stir some thought here. Why do lawyers believe they have to members to a bar association to " practice law"?

In some states, membership of the bar association is mandatory because the bar association is related to management of the lawyers and their...

Generally judges take oaths, just like lawyers do. However, if there was not an oath, the matter is easily rectified by taking one.

Same lawyers differant cases years apart.

I think that there might be a conflict here. The lawyer would have learned related information in her divorce and so that might conflict him out...

Deflation of character against Bellingham DSHS, with no facts to back up allegations, because it never happened?

Most likely DSHS has some kind of immunity. I am moving this over to family law, because they would be in a better position to advise you on this...

It doesn't matter if you switch your insurance. The question is were you covered at the time of the accident. Hopefully, she wasn't injured and you...

It is illegal to hit another person, period. You should tell your parents about what happened. The fact that you are a guy does not mean it is ok...

Is it appropriate to ask for another retainer before sharing information they have obtained?

You have a right to a copy of your file, regardless of whether you continue on with the lawyer. So yes, it is odd that the lawyer will not...