Retainer question

If you do not tell the lawyer that he is terminated, yes, he would show up (and should show up) for the hearing So call him and/or email him and...

As a landlord are we required to accept dogs that are emotional assistance but not medical necessity?

As far as I am aware, yes, you would be required to allow an emotional assistance animal in your no-dog housing. But you should confirm with a...

Can an attorney represent someone who has filed suit against me and I used him myself in a dwi charge in 2008?

A conflict of interest only occurs when the attorney represented you in a related matter. So, for example, if you had sued the person who is now...

Why? Why would an attorney search my purse for a wire ?

What an odd request. I can see why you would want nothing to do with him ever again.

Is a conversation in a court clerk's office considered public?

Bad idea. The clerk is not your lawyer, and therefore you do not have any kind of privilege with him. He can tell anyone he likes. The only person...

My attorney never answered interrogatories from opposing attorney and we had our counter claims dismissed

Yes, he is a schmuck. (My mother would say "ooooo" if she knew I used that word.) At any rate, failing to answer interrogatories is a serious...

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Lawyer didn't ask for jury to award pre-judgement interest. Judge said too late, too bad. Appellate Ct. agreed.

There would be no point in firing the lawyer, unless you think the lawyer is likely to make yet another mistake that will impact your settlement....

When is it too late to get a new disability lawyer?

It isn't too late, no. However, you ought to terminate representation with the old lawyer asap so you don't end up with two lawyers fighting over...

How long do a lawyer suppose to hold your check if your case is settled and they call and tell you, your check is in they off

There is no specific time period, just whatever is reasonable. Sometimes the hold up is that the lawyer has to work out any liens that might exist...

What are my legal rights to get someone to move out of my home?

It is hard to answer your question, because a lot hinges on the legal relationship between you and your mother in law in terms of the residence. ...