Can a lawyer hold on to money given for a case and ask for more?

Your fee agreement will control whether you can get the money back, so you will need to review it. If it is a true retainer, generally, you should...

Need to get information regarding an attorney disciplinary actions/ client reviews thank you

If the attorney has ever received a public sanction, it will be on the website my colleague mentioned, http://massbbo.org/bbolookup.php If he has...

What remedy/resources does a client have when their attorney continues to be unprofessional and mishandle divorce case?

I would recommend a couple of steps. 1. Hire a new lawyer 2. File a complaint with the state bar 3. Review this website. It contains...

What prevents lawyers from robing their clients? Are there mechanisms in place that protect clients from being overcharged?

Lawyers have ethical obligations they must follow. If a lawyer steals money from a client, intentionally mishandles a case and so on, the client...

What kind of attorney would I need to pursue legal action against a firm that mishandled my case?

The first issue here is whether it is too late to file your case or if you can hand it to another lawyer and get it filed. If the answer is yes,...

What type of lawyer would defend breach of fiduciary duty and associated punitive damages?

You just need an estate lawyer who is familiar with insurance matters. Use the find a lawyer tool.

Do I have to pay back hiring bonus when quitting for ethical reasons?

I am moving this from ethics to employment law. Ethics is really legal ethics, while you have an employment law questions.

A Texas criminal defense lawyer really would be in a better position to answer this, so I am going to move it to criminal law where you will find...

Are attorneys required to retain case documents after a trial has ended? If so, how long does he have to retain them?

Yes, lawyers are required to retain the file for a certain period of time. It can vary by type of case. I believe you will find this article useful...

Firing an attorney before services rendered

I would call the lawyer, yes. Just ask him. If you had a consultation, but it was not free, then you might have some fees to pay. Also, if he did...