Is this some kind of ethics violation, and what can I do about it if it is, he says that he isn't doing anything wrong?

Lawyers may charge you for every minute they spend on your case. They cannot charge you twice for a minute though. So if he is charging you for...

Do I have a legal or ethical obligation to report the receipt of an errant fax containing a stranger's personal medical info?

Sounds like you have done what you ought. You have no affirmative obligation, assuming you are just a regular person. You may feel free to file a...

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Can I sue the attorney for misrepresentation?

If you are not happy with how the lawyer is dealing with you, I would retain a different attorney to help you clear up the matter, and then discuss...

Can I sue my lawyer for malpractice?

Failure to file a complaint timely is a violation of the legal standard of care, yes. You would need to show that you would have won the case and...

Opponent attorney in the court

Most attorneys obey the rules, but there are bad people in every profession. Good job on catching her out.

Should I file complaint?

If you believe the lawyer did something unethical, then yes, you should file a complaint. You can learn more about what that entails and the...

Can he just keep my money he haven't done anything to my knowledge how can I find out what to do

You need to begin by reviewing your fee agreement to see what it states about refunds. But, if the attorney took the time to look into your case,...

My former attorney will not sign off that I paid his lien unless I sign a total release of all my other claims against him

I agree with my colleagues. It _sounds_ like your attorney is engaging in some unethical behavior. Making you sign a release in order to get your...

Does a judge or Referee have a duty to let you know that you have been won a case if they think you might be confused?

If you have an attorney, then your attorney should be able to explain everything to you if you are confused. The judge/referee will communicate...

The attorney should discuss his estimate of the fee with you, this is simply good business practices. Sometimes people just don't communicate very...