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I'm about to go to trial, how can I represent myself in my case and is it smart going to trial knowing victim won't attend?
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Answered on August 23, 2014
The victim may not want to testify, but the prosecutor can subpoena him/her and require the testimony. I think it would be very unwise for you to...
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Conflict of interest regarding custody case
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Answered on August 23, 2014
Did you email back and forth or did you just send her an email with all of the details of your case? It matters because one can cause a conflict of...
Is it normal for a personal injury retainer to not include prosecution of an appeal or representation of appeal by other parties
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Answered on August 23, 2014
Yes, that is normal. Appeals are extremely time consuming and are always set out as separate.
Can i file criminal charges on a person sending me death threats via email and facebook?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
Call the police. You can show the evidence of the threats and they can take it from there.
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I felt that it would not be appropriate to complain about my former lawyer until the
current lawsuit was resolved.
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Answered on August 21, 2014
You can file an ethics complaint with the disciplinary board at pretty much any point. You will want to do it within a reasonable period of time...
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If im not satisfied with my attorney how do i get the current trial dates moved?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
If the judge is unwilling to move the trial there isn't too much you can do but pick a different attorney. Ask the lawyer you want to hire if she...
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I hired a boat broker to take care of the sale of the my old boat to buy a new boat and cost me an additional loss is he respon
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Answered on August 21, 2014
This sounds like a contract dispute more than a legal ethics issue. I'm going to move this to contract. Perhaps someone there will have some...
Can a Court Appointed Advisor be sued for Medical Malpractice
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Answered on August 21, 2014
Medical malpractice is for those who have a medical duty to a person (i.e. are treating them) violate the medical standard of care and cause damage...
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If an attorney withdraws from representing me b/c a case is not feasible, is it fair that he still be entitled to recovery $?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
The lawyer will have to provide a statement of his work to get paid for it. If the statement is unreasonable, you can challenge it at that point...
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Can I file a personal injury claim for an auto accident that resulted in depression but no physical injury?
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Answered on August 21, 2014
No, given the facts as you describe them, you won't be able to receive compensation for the depression.
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