Can my lawyer charge me for something I’ve already paid him for?

The answer to your question depends on what it is that the lawyer is charging you for. If there was, for example, a lien on your file for...

Is this malpractice or anything of that nature or just poor management by the firm?

Malpractice cases only arise when there has been actual damage. If your case is still moving along properly then there would not be any malpractice...

I am wondering how different offices go about declining a case?

There is no specific way in which firms go through the process of deciding to take on a case and what they do when they decline representation....

Can inactive lawyer in a law firm hire a lawyer within the firm he is partners with and owns shares in the business?

A lawyer may hire a law firm with whom he has a relationship to represent him, yes. This is actually quite common since a lawyer is likely to...

Rarely is it required for a judge to respond to an objection in writing. If you have a lawyer and that lawyer has told you that this particular...

There is no specific requirement for a lawyer to send a letter to show that he is withdrawing. If the case is in litigation, the lawyer has to seek...

Should I be charged for legal questions before the attorney is retained?

Some lawyers offer free initial consultations, some do not. Smart lawyers make it clear what you can expect from your initial conversation, whether...

Either contact a lawyer in the correct jurisdiction and ask or just give a call to the court and ask. They should be able to tell you. In law,there...

Within what period of time an attorney can bill a client?

There is no limit on how long someone may bill you. Different states have different statutes of limitations on debts. This means that if a lawyer...

Can I get a malpractice attorney concerning violation of procedure. I have auto chase accident that was not filled until the

I am sorry you had a lawyer miss the statute of limitations. That's a true shame. No excuse for it. When it comes to malpractice lawsuits, which...