If someone stole something, file a police report. Then it will come down to any evidence you have. I you have no evidence it will be your word...

Standard attorney/client procedures? Is it normal to be left in the dark?

No, it isn't normal to be kept in the dark. Call your attorneys and find out what is going on. You might want to consider a new lawyer if you...

I filed for bankruptcy the lawyer I had wasn't permitted to do my case gave me another lawyer from the firm they charged 15,000

What the fee is would depend on the kind of bankruptcy. The average person might have a simple bankruptcy with a flat fee. Your bankruptcy might...

My attorney just withdrew from my case. How long does she have to refund my money?

No specific time. The time would be whatever is reasonable. What is reasonable? Hard to say, depends on the circumstances. Probably 30-90 days....

Can I hire a private investigator

Sure. Should you, is another issue. You should inform the PD if you plan on doing such a thing, since s/he is representing you.

My former divorce attorney filed a Lien, against the marital home - After she emailed me she'd NOT seek a lien.

If you have not yet spoken with the lawyer about your concerns, you should write her a letter, certified mail, explaining what you think (in a...

I am seeking an attorney to file a malpractice lawsuit against a psychologist or two depending on response from attorney.

Sounds to me like the psychologist was doing the specific job for which he was hired, i.e. to perform research and provide information to the...

Sounds more like a potential issue with legal shield than with the lawyer himself. I don't see you having a malpractice claim against the lawyer...

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If a lawyer knows that the other party has responded and the court did not receive it what is the lawyer supposed to do

No, it is your job to follow up and make sure things are done properly. Though you might be representing yourself, you are expected to conduct...

Is corporate atty making false statement to DB of the SC of PA? Can they be debarred or reprimanded for violating code of ethics

Since she was probably just doing a favor for a friend, I doubt it is something the DBoard would be particularly interested in.