Is this an ethical issue? For an attorney to refuse the mediation process unless he personally receives more money?

It is really impossible for us to answer this question. The attorney for the ex perhaps does not feel mediation is an appropriate way to go in the...

What is my next course of action?

If the board found that there was no ethical violation, then there is no further step. As long as the lawyer did not have any involvement in the...

What can I do legally to get my full refund back of $400?

I would send a certified letter demanding return of the fees. If there is no contract (including a verbal agreement) which states that the fees are...

Paralegal - Lawyer Conflict of Interest?

This paralegal has considerably greater problems than a conflict of interest. Depending on what you mean by interacted with him, he may have been...

Is this negligence? Can he be held responsible?

If you are unhappy with your lawyer, you can always leave that lawyer and go to a new one. Although, sometimes, this late in the process that can...

Broadly speaking, a conflict of interest arises when a lawyer handles two clients who have opposing interests. Unless your soon to be ex and his...

What should I do? What can I do legally?

First, don't worry. This happens all of the time. Lawyers get fired or leave or what have you. You have the right to choose whether to stay with...

Is there a conflict of interest if I am being represented by a lawyer who works for the same ins. company I am filing claims to?

Part of having auto insurance is that the auto insurance company is required to provide you with a defense. In some cases, the lawyer actively...

Law office who represented me a month before representing a different client AGAINST ME?

I can get why you are concerned. The answer really depends on the particulars of the situation. My suggestion would be that you speak to that...

Is it possible to sue your defense lawyer for being an idiot?

Alas, being an idiot is not the basis for a lawsuit. Legal malpractice is though. Legal malpractice requires: 1. A violation of the legal standard...