How can I request full discolsure from the attorney hired to handle my mothers estate, with out hiring another attorney?

In addition to what my colleague correctly stated, you can contact the court directly to see what if anything has been filed.

How "shrewd" are Avvo attorneys really?

Are you asking how clever and astute we are? If so, then my answer is every single attorney on Avvo is exceedingly shrewd. Joking aside,...

My attorney got mad when I said that i needed to hire my own trial attorney, went to the DA and judge

As my colleagues said, when you told the attorney you wanted to hire a different attorney, you were telling him you wanted to fire him. He had to...

Prosecutorial misconduct

Attorneys have all sorts of rules they have to follow. Prosecutors have additional rules. Most likely your attorney felt that the prosecutor...

How do i handle bad service from a law firm?

My pet peeve is lawyers who don't get back to their clients. This is generally the number one complaints clients have about lawyers who end up...

First, hire a workers' comp attorney. This is the best way to be sure you understand your rights and will be more likely to help you protect...

My lawyer did not send me all filings & communications from the defendant - is that misconduct?

No, he isn't required to send everything that comes in to you. He is required to communicate appropriately with you however and should keep you...

Injured at work. Faulty/defective tools what to do

First, I am sorry to hear you are injured and, I imagine, in a lot of pain. Second, yes, you need to talk to an attorney. At the least you will...

I was informed I am under investigation for a work comp case. Am I at risk of going to Jail? what does this mean?

I am going to guess that investigation just means they are looking into the claim. If the agent told you you are being investigated for fraud, you...

I am very sorry your mother was injured. It is so hard when our loved ones are suffering from dementia and have been harmed and we cannot find out...