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How to handle when you hire an attorney to represent you at a hearing but the attorney fails to show up at the hearing?
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Answered on October 08, 2014
I would suggest two things.
1. Contact a new lawyer and find out if there is anything that can be done in terms of an appeal.
2. Contact the...
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Is it illegal for your attorney to give the defendant in your case documents without your knowledge
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Answered on October 08, 2014
No, it is not illegal for an attorney to give documents to the defendant, per se. It depends on the documents, of course. But the attorney is very...
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I asked a lawyer a question during a free consultation and was astounded by his answer!
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Answered on October 08, 2014
Sounds like you experienced a rude attorney. Rudeness is not a basis for a lawsuit from the ACLU or any other kind of complaint. So, aside from...
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Can a law firm represent me in a case where the opposing party is represented by a firm that has represented my prospective firm
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Answered on October 08, 2014
Your question is phrased a bit oddly. The answer requires you to look at the situation and determine the following:
Is there any relationship...
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If my attorney refused a partial payment and then withdrew should his assistant be calling telling me to make a payment
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Answered on October 08, 2014
Sounds like maybe the lawyer and his assistant haven't communicated. I would suggest you just tell the assistant that the lawyer withdrew and so he...
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Are there attorneys that help you draft up paperwork for a fee without being hired?
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Answered on October 08, 2014
Many attorneys are uncomfortable doing a limited scope arrangement, which is what you are seeking. You are saying you want the work done correctly...
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I am suing someone over a personal loan for 11,400 and my attorney has already charged me $5000. Is this this reasonable?
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Answered on October 08, 2014
Whether it is reasonable we cannot say. If you hired a lawyer on an hourly basis it is certainly possible for the fees to begin adding up and to...
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Looking for legal representation for a fee dispute with my former attorney and for fee arbitration hearing. Anybody?
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Answered on October 08, 2014
You would need to use the find a lawyer tool to locate a lawyer who can help you. The attorneys here cannot offer to represent you through the q/a...
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I want to complain to the bar association. I have a lot of information that is hard to prove and accusatory.
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Answered on October 08, 2014
You can file an ethics complaint at pretty much any time. I would suggest that the first step is to call the bar and ask it if a complaint is...
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My HR director took my complaint about their behavior to others including my supervisor, who do I contact?
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Answered on October 07, 2014
Sounds like the normal way to handle a complaint.
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