I want to sue for defamation of character, but the person doesn't have much. Does that matter?if so, can his parents be sued?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Defamation is tough. It is also expensive and normally requires a 5k retainer to begin with. If the person hasn't got any money, unless the...
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I am looking for advice on my chances for winning a malpractice lawsuit with my former attorney. I paid him a fixed fee of $4000
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Your new attorney is in the best position to help you determine if you have a malpractice case. I will tell you how these cases work though.
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I need to know if i have a case against Honda?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Unlikely. But nothing stops you from sending a letter to Honda asking for financial assistance, given the article posted by my colleague.
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Are there any sanction measures against an attorney when he withdraws a case without good reason?
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Answered on August 16, 2014
No, there aren't sanctions for a lawyer who withdraws from a case. Lawyers may not harm clients when they withdraw, but they also may withdraw for...
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If its a conflict of interest with the lawere would it be a conflict of interest with the judge because they talk all the time
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Answered on August 16, 2014
We cannot know what your earlier question is, the posts are not connected. But no, there is no conflict of interest if a judge and lawyer to talk...
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How can a lawyer act globally and contact with Clint on Skype ?
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Answered on August 16, 2014
Lawyers may communicate via Skype. It is much the same as talking on the phone or meeting in person. I would expect that the lawyer would charge...
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If the prosecuting attorney that has had cases against me is representing my ex in an child custody case would it be conflict
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Answered on August 16, 2014
I do not see a conflict of interest, no. For there to be a conflict of interest, the prosecutor would have had to represent you in a related...
Does an attorney have to have malpractice insurance to
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Answered on August 16, 2014
In WV, lawyers are not required to have legal malpractice insurance. Most states do not require insurance. Some require disclosure of lack of...
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If an attorney is a P.A. can they be sued in civil court for damages done in a case?
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Answered on August 16, 2014
Potentially, yes. The question will be did he commit legal malpractice which caused direct damage to your case. if you have a fee dispute, as...
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When the judge sees unethical and unprofessional conduct is he supposed to report it to the bar if it's by an attorney??
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Answered on August 16, 2014
Unprofessional is not necessarily the same as unethical. If a judge sees something unethical in his courtroom, depending on what it is, he might...
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