How to Vacate a Confessed Judgment in Maryland
Oct 20, 2011
A. OPENING, MODIFYING, AND VACATING A
CONFESSED JUDGMENT IN MARYLAND
Upon being served with notice of the confessed judgment, the defendant may move to open, modify, or vacate the confessed judgm...
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Non-modifiable alimony can be terminated in Maryland
Sep 22, 2011
As part of a separation agreement, a spouse in Maryland often agrees to pay non-modifiable alimony for several years. But what happens if the payor spouse becomes ill and/or unemployed and can no long...
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Can an attorney be awarded attorney's fees for enforcing a confessed judgment note against a client?
Sep 21, 2011
An attorney who files a confessed judgment complaint against his or her former client to collect money owed is never entitled to an award of attorneys fees.
A promissory note with a confessed judgment...
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Have you been overcharged by your attorney?
Sep 17, 2011
There are numerous ways for an attorney to overcharge a client.
A. CONTINGENCY FEE CASES
In personal injury cases, attorneys usually agree to represent the client in exchange for one-third (33.33%) ...
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An overview of legal malpractice law and damages in Maryland
Sep 17, 2011
A. LEGAL MALPRACTICE
Legal malpractice occurs when a client is financially and/or emotionally harmed by the failure of the attorney to render competent legal services. Common errors committed by atto...
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A Guide for Parents in Maryland regarding Personal Injuries to their Children
Sep 17, 2011
Representing children who have been injured is considerably different than representing adults. Regardless of how seriously a child has been injured, no minor wants to sue a friend, a friend's parents,...
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Know your rights as a personal injury client in Maryland
Sep 17, 2011
You are entitled to receive a written contingency fee Retainer Agreement (fee agreement) from your attorney. The written contingency fee agreement should not contain any legal jargon, ambiguous terms,...
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Ten things that you need to know about retaining a lawyer
Sep 17, 2011
This article explodes 10 myths that every potential client needs to know in retaining and terminating a lawyer....
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