Is it ethical for a lawyer to use a former colleague as a mediator?

If both sides are satisfied with the mediator, then it is fine to use the mediator. Mediators don't make decisions, they just make recommendations,...

How often do attorneys demand more monetary compensation from their clients before the initial hearing?

It is very common for a lawyer to ask for additional funds as the retainer is used up and/or as certain tasks are completed. The fee agreement...

#Meta-Fiction. Is a lawyer's response to an offer to accept bids/proposals for legal work from a prospect client, solicitation?

Solicitation, generally, is when a lawyer directly contacts a potential client (without the client asking him to do so) using real time...

How common Is it in America these days, for a Father to orchestrate the Police to set up His Son's Drug Arrest?

I would say such a thing is very uncommon. I might see a father doing such a thing, however, if he believes it is the only way to save his son.

If you spoke to the lawyer about the same situation, he is likely conflicted out. The fact he represented you in the past on a separate matter...

What is the roughly time to get court hearing on asylum case in Georgia after getting referral letter from IO.

I am moving this to immigration law. An immigration lawyer will be in a better position to answer your question.

I was on a two lane highway when a drunk driver crossed the center lane and struck the left side of my truck.

My first question is are you or anyone else in your car injured? If so, I suggest you find yourself a personal injury attorney. That attorney can...

Do I have a malpractice case?

I am sorry you are dealing with this. Based on the information you provided, it is impossible to know whether you have a medical malpractice...

Can I sue my old surgeon for malpractice? He did not do what he had told me he was going to do during my surgery.

I am sorry you have been through this. The way to prove medical malpractice is the following: 1. Give a call to a lawyer and ask him his...

Attorney ethical and harassment concerns

Not sure what being a woman and Asian has to do with it. My answer is the same regardless. Hire another lawyer. The lawyer then will be required to...