Should I continue to file with the bar if i am getting no where with my divorce settlement?

If you are asking whether you should file a complaint with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the answer is, if you believe your lawyer (or the...

To what extent can the prosecution monitor your communications if you are from SAME state, but LIVE OUT of county?

As my colleague has noted, you are not providing much information. If someone is under investigation and the police have a warrant for a suspect's...

You first need to give the person an opportunity to cure the problem. That is, you need to contact them, in writing, with what is called a notice...

Can attorneys act in a manner detrimental to their client's interest?

Attorneys are not allowed to lie on behalf of their clients. During a civil trial in such a case, there would be substantial discovery. Discovery...

I see this a lot with contingency agreements that state x percentage prior to litigation y percentage once litigation commences. The clients will...

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Do I have the right to hire an attorney if I am representing myself?

You can hire an attorney at any point. That is entirely up to you. In fact, it would be wise for you to do so given the problems you are having.

Is a law firm required to turn you down by letter?

Due to how busy they are and how many phone calls/emails/internet chats attorneys receive from potential clients, you will often find that they do...

How can I make sure my attorney files an appeal. We saw a hearing officer and I don't agree to the terms. I don't trust my attor

If you do not trust your attorney to the degree that you feel the need to come here and ask us this question, the only thing I can suggest is that...

You have two separate issues here. One is a conflict of interest and the other is whether the attorney did any work. If the attorney has a...

How does it work when you sign with one firm for 1/3 of the amount you are getting out of a settlemet?

Normally, how it works is that no matter how many attorneys are involved, you still only pay 1/3 as your fee. You have to pay expenses as well,...