Can an attorney transfer a case to her husband without written consent of client?.

It is not uncommon, if you hire a firm with more than one attorney, to transfer the client to a different attorney within the firm. Most of the...

Can an attorney's nonlawyer staff contact another lawyer (preselected by the original attorney) with a potential lead?

There is no particular reason that a non-lawyer cannot make the phone call to share the information about the potential client.

What is common professional practice after a consultation with an attorney you want to hire?

Lawyers do sometimes contact the prior attorney, but they normally ask permission first. While it is polite for a lawyer to respond when someone...

Is disqualification/recusal appropriate if Judge's father represented defendants in a former lawsuit were I was the Plaintiff?

I don't know if you have sufficient grounds. But you certainly can politely mention it and see what the judge thinks. The judge is probably...

Getting part of a retainer back from an attorney. Good luck right?

First, you might want to ask your lawyer what is going on with your case and for a statement of expenses. I would ask this via certified mail....

Should I file an ethics complaint before filing a malpractice case?

Really, it is hard to say. First, understand, just because someone violated the ethics rules does not mean the person committed malpractice and...

My lawyer took my money but said he would mail the agreement later. Is this normal?

I would say it is a bit odd to pay money up front without getting the fee agreement then and there. I don't think it is the wisest of business...

Immigration is federal practice, so an immigration lawyer may practice that area of practice in Florida. Whether that lawyer can actually open an...

I filed a complaint with the bar against my attorney, what happens if he is found to have not represented me correctly

Filing an ethics complaint against an attorney involves how the disciplinary body will deal with the attorney. This will not to anything for your...

Can i sue Binder & Binder for not representing me anymore..just for raising my voice?

Are you saying Binder and Binder decided not to represent you any more? No, you would not have a claim against them for that.