If respondent contacted my attorney and spoke with him for 10 minutes before the case started, is it a conflict of interest?

It is a conflict of interest that can be waived by informed consent. Meaning that both you and the other person could agree, in writing, to waive...

Does statue of limitations exist or consent from both biological man/woman required for Child Support to be established in CA?

No, there is no statute of limitations. Nor is your consent necessary. The reason for this is because it is the child's well-being at issue, not...

What can I do when it seems my lawyer is not doing his job and I have paid him the entire cost

The lawyer is limited in what he can say to you, because though you are paying the bills, you are not the client. He can only discuss confidential...

You can fire the lawyer at any time. Your fee agreement will explain what the lawyer can and cannot keep. If he did work, he will be entitled to be...

I need an attorney to assist me with papers for initial filing of a medical malpractice case that I'm doing pro per. I

No lawyer will take on just the filing of the case. You will have to find one to retain to handle your entire case. As my colleague noted, if you...

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If a lawyer graduated in 2010 will they be accompanied by a senior attorney from that firm when they represent the client?

We cannot answer your question, because we do not know what firm you retained and what that firm's policies might be. Your best bet is to simply...

Is it an attorney's ethical and professional responsibility to fully vet an expert witness prior to testimony being presented?

Lawyers are expected to engage in a reasonable vetting of the expert. If it would have been very easy, with a very basic check, to determine that...

If an attorney is guilty of malpractice, what can a client do?

The first thing I would do is retain a new attorney to see if she can help with the situation you are in now. Custody is something that can be...

Is it a good sign that an SSI law firm has taken my case and represent me at a hearing in front of a judge?

A lawyer generally will only take on a case if believes there is some chance of success. However, there is never a guarantee of any particular...

Is this a conflict of interest serving multiple roles? Is it fraudulent billing? What are my rights if I am not a client?

Co-parent counseling, by definition, would use the same counselor. If you have issues related to the conduct of the counselor, you should discuss...