Advice on how to protect myself from having an attorney drag out a lawsuit.

I agree with the other answers that an attorney has little control over the timeline of a case, especially if the attorney wants to place the...

Is it legal for a store manager to follow you out of a store and ask to see in your purse?

Nothing illegal with what the manager did. She may have been slightly ticked that you left your items in a cart for the staff to re-stock, as that...

What are the guidelines that govern what acceptable questions an attorney can ask a deposed litigant in a civil case?

An objection must have a basis in Rule or law. And it's pretty rare that a question can legitimately be objected to for lack of relevance. The only...

Alleged victim didn't testify at prelim and does not attend trial. Can defendant testify at trial as to the threats victim made

Wait, you are asking about what the defendant will testify about in a trial where the victim fails to show up? Why would the defendant be...

Is it ok for an officer to uncuff you, put you back in the squad car, and let you use your cellphone while being detained?

Why do you think any of that is illegal? And why would it have any effect on the crime you were charged with?

Trouble with an employer and I do not know if I can do anything legally.

It's a private employer. It can do pretty much whatever it wants so long as it doesn't steal your wages or discriminate against you based on your...

So long as you don't get sick, I can't see any damages to justify legal action. If you do get chicken pox, you might be able to make a worker's...

Can a police officer take your ID out of your house without you giving permission or being there.

This would likely fall under the community caretaker exception to the warrant requirement.

I would like to know if I have a reason to file a law suite I had a doctor put in my spine stimulator and he refuses to take out

You can't force a doctor to perform a medical procedure. Time to find a new doctor.

Should I be careful about hiring a lawyer who ha doesnt have any injury cases filed?

Quick background: I only handle personal injury and related cases. I work with a case manager in my firm who was an adjuster with a nationwide...