I hired a lawyer off of this AVVO site and now that she's ripped me off for my $10,000 retainer, she won't give me back my file

You first need to worry about your own rights. Be very careful about what you say about this person, because you don't want to be defamatory and...

Legal definition of written?

You should talk with a lawyer, have him review the rest of the requirements and see if email notice would be precluded in some way. It is hard to...

Is there time to save my case and get a new attorney? Can we fire my current attorney and not pay him, please read details...

I am sorry you are going through this. You are entitled to seek a new attorney at any time. However, your old lawyer most likely will have a...

Can I be sued for filing a complaint against a Guardian Ad Litem for violation of ethics as an officer of the court?

The judge was correct to refuse to listen to you outside the hearing of the other lawyer. If you have an ethical complaint, you should file one...

Selected as the best answer

Ms. McCall offered some excellent suggestions. A short paid consultation with a lawyer who is a litigator might be worth your while. We cannot...

What steps can I take against an attorney who is dishonest and has no ethics. If I have proof of this what can be done?

If your own lawyer has done something that you feel is unethical, the first thing you need is to see if he truly has been unethical or just has...

Is it possible to replace a difficult judge

It is very unlikely. The judge gets to decide whether to recuse himself, and while things might be moving slowly, that really wouldn't be the...

If I cant afford an attorney and a TSC is set for 4-1-14 should I proceed w/o atty or withdraw my objection all together?

You are dealing with a lot of money. I have moved this to the correct area of practice. Perhaps someone who handles this area will have better...

My court appointed lawyer has been ignoring all my pleas for help with the visitation order. What can I do?

I am confused by the fact that you have a court appointed lawyer in a family law case. Regardless, tell the secretary the lawyer needs to call you...

Medical Liability due to the lack of care at an ER. Do I need an Attorney?

Sounds like you went through a very painful experience Have you since gotten the treatment you needed? If not, please do so. Meanwhile, while...