I am moving this to real estate law. Ethics & Professional Responsibility is specifically for issues relating to attorney ethics. Maybe a real...

Can I sue my landlord for pain and suffering?

No. But perhaps you can get moved to a more quiet location in the building?

Can you be held liable for defending yourself with a stick, when a dog tries to bite you while you are mowing your yard?

I suggest you contact the police and/or an attorney. See if that will put a stop to the problem.

I had A fall on company property is there A case?

You have a workers' comp claim, which hopefully is already paying for your medical bills and your work benefits. If you are saying that the ladder...

The client requests a copy of the insurance settlement check from his attorney. Isn't he entitled to receive a copy of it?

If the lawyer has a copy of the check, yes, you are entitled to a copy of it.You are also entitled to an accounting.

Can the apartment set a time limit for referrer to accept referral fee?

A limit is acceptable. Whether such a limit can be set without notice would really depend. You can check with the attorney general in your state,...

Can a lawyer commit felonies while working on a case and use client confidentiality to make themselves immune from Bar complaint

The disciplinary board of your state will determine if the information is confidential. If the lawyer refuses to cooperate, the board will take all...

What is the next step to take after I've filed a grievance with patient relations and still waiting on the hospital's response?

It sounds like you need to speak to a medical malpractice attorney. If the hospital failed to follow the proper standard of care, which in turn...

If a lawyer demands "payment" without a retainer, does no work, lies, forges your name, is this $ extortion?

Telling you that you will lose your children if you don't hire a lawyer is not extortion. However, forging your name is a crime and there are also...

Your lawyer might have sent another lawyer on your behalf. I would ask him about it, if you can. As far as being caught in a lie, if it is serious...