Question for private attorney please regarding how you handle communication with your clients.

The lawyers might still be negotiating. It is not uncommon for these things to go until the last minute. As a result, the lawyer might not have...

I was told by a lawyer that Everything we discuss is subject to attorney client privilege. Those are actually his exact words.

It is correct that anything you said to the lawyer would be protected by attorney/client privilege. Unless the lawyer or the person admit that the...

Need to get some info. on filing a suit for Legal Malpractice.

It is good the lawyer admits is responsibility. I would suggest that you retain a malpractice lawyer to negotiate for you. In order to receive...

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The first thing you should do is find a new lawyer. Review your fee agreement with the old lawyer as far as obtaining a refund for any fees not...

Options about a lawyer using derogatory terms about my son.

Unfortunately, just like any other group of people, some lawyers aren't very nice. You encountered one in the ex's attorney. His behavior is...

What is the correct procedure in taking a Landlord to court for not refunding the security deposit?

First, unless the lease says otherwise, everyone is responsible for the rent, both individually as a group. So, if someone moved out owing rent,...

Is this an example of conflict of interest?

Just the existence of the lawyer and the fact he knows someone does not mean there is a conflict. It would depend on whether the particular lawyer...

How do you get another prosecutor assigned to an arson case when the local prosecutor has a conflict of interest.

Assuming there is no one above the prosecutor in his office, go to your state's attorney general.

I had Order of Protection against my ex 3 yrs ago - didn't renew it & now he is threatening me again DO I need 3 new incidents?

You don't need three incidents. One is enough. Call the police.

DA's office called my daughter telling her she needs to set up an intake appt about a case

It is up to the DA to decide whether to go forward with charges. The DA can force your daughter to testify against her sister. The best way to...