Ethic complants

I am going to move this to workers' compensation for you. The tags you have here really won't help the right lawyers see your...

Maybe. If, in filing the complaint in the wrong court, the lawyer violated the legal standard of care, and in turn caused the damage you are...

Need help dealing with an attorney in an employment related case

Well, if the lawyer wants to withdraw from the case, the reality is that he will withdraw from the case. If you don't sign the form, he'll file the...

What if the lawyer got your money & did nothing? What can I do?

Begin by writing to the lawyer demanding an explanation and/or a refund. I would send it certified. If this doesn't get you anywhere, you might...

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Fee splitting

Fee splitting with a non-lawyer is an ethical violation. The level of trouble the attorney would experience varies based on numerous factors. You...

In some states, the answer is yes, an attorney is allowed a retention lien on the file. However, in holding on to the file, the lawyer may not do...

Can I sue a lawyer for causing a court case to go on for 3 years because he was unavailable and his office didn't answer court

Maybe. Contact another social security disability lawyer and ask him if he thinks the first lawyer messed up your case and caused you damage. If...

Do I need an ethics attorney?

Your lawyer is telling you he doesn't want to be your lawyer any more. Hire a different lawyer and ask that lawyer to file it if you don't want to...

The opposing attorney threatened me outside the courtroom

There is little to be done about it. First, telling you that should settle or it will cost you twice as much is not unethical. Second, it was not a...

I was sent an email saying I was a contest winner. Then I was sent a retraction that said it was sent in error. What can I do?

It is very unlikely that there is anything you can do. That said, every state has its own sweepstakes and contest laws. You could ask a lawyer for...