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CAN I FILE CHARGES AGAINST A CATHOLIC PRIEST WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED MY BROTHER AND I IN THE 70'S AND 80'S OR DID I WAIT TOO LONG
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Answered on May 05, 2014
The others have provided you with solid answers. I just wanted to say that I am sorry you and your brother went through this.
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Who is the client and what are the attorney's obligations?
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Answered on May 04, 2014
It doesn't matter who pays the fees. The client is the adult child.
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Does opposing counsel need to disclose the retainer paid by client if asked? I suspect the atty is really working pro bono
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Answered on May 04, 2014
The information should be provided, as my colleague explained.
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My landlord is a lawyer, he has rented me two illegal apartments. Is this considered a unethical practice under the ethics code
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Answered on May 04, 2014
Maybe, maybe not. It depends on his knowledge. You are better off retaining a landlord/tenant lawyer to help you though.
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A legal malpractice and or breach of contract, possibly fraud was dismissed against a lawyer in Circuit Court in VA filed by me.
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Answered on May 04, 2014
You need to retain counsel to answer your questions. Ask whomever you hire to discuss a potential malpractice case, assuming you are not able to...
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Can you get a refund for something a lawyer did not put it on the contract, but did agree to do on an email?
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Answered on May 03, 2014
I would suggest you ask the lawyer why she will not handle the custody issue given the email. Some lawyers simply charge more for their services. ...
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Is it ethical/legal for a lawyer to write to me and try to intimidate me?
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Answered on May 03, 2014
It is not unethical for a lawyer to be rude or obnoxious. Whether it is wise is another issue.
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Should I get a refund if my attorney did not show up to my hearing? He sent a attorney friend of his.
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Answered on May 03, 2014
It is quite common for one lawyer to send another when he runs into a conflict. As long as you were actually represented at the hearing, there...
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A Family Court Judge Serving as a Board Member of Child Abuse Investigation Organization
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Answered on May 03, 2014
I do not see why the judge sitting on the board of an organization creates a conflict.
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Can a layperson win a case
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Answered on April 29, 2014
It is possible. But it depends on the complexity of the case, whether expert witnesses will be involved, and so on.
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