Whose best interest is this attorney to look out for and who is responsible for payment since he was hired without my knowledge?

I am moving this to estate law for you.

What can I do to get my money back? Attorney provided no services.

I would suggest you write the attorney a letter asking for a refund of any money that he did not earn. If he actually conducted research, then he...

If I hire an attorney to "only" act as a counselor of the law to direct me to the right resources, can they turn me away?

Attorneys in Pennsylvania may provide what is called limited engagement representation. This means that you and the attorney agree to a certain...

Am I allowed to know what's going on with my case

Yes, of course you do. Your attorney needs to stay in timely communication with you about your case. I would begin by sending him a certified...

Did my former husband's divorce attorney violate any rules of ethics by contacting my criminal attorney?

As my colleagues have mentioned, this is very serious. If an attorney offered to drop charges against you in return for a concessions, this is a...

Please tell me what legal rights do I have. Regarding this matter.

You would need to review your contract. The attorney will have what is called a lien on the case based on whatever work he already did and any...

Can what i post on facebook be used against me if my profile is private?

Your Facebook profile is not private. If your ex-wife can see your posts, or friends of your ex-wife can see your posts, or your children can see...

It is unlikely anything will come of it. Of course, we cannot predict what he will do or whether he will complain. My recommendation though is...

Can a Med Mal attorney change their mind regarding filing a case 8 months after signing a retainer?

I am going to guess that the attorney reviewed your case and decided, right or wrong, that you do not have one. As a result, he does not want to go...

What is my next move? Am I just wasting my time?

Start by looking for his address here http://tinyurl.com/j3qg643 Send him a certified letter with a request for a full refund. Give him a...