When a firm retrieves a contingency fee from the gross settlement and client pays All expenses from net amount; is that normal?
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Answered on October 16, 2025
In a contingency fee personal injury case, the attorney’s fee is calculated based on the gross settlement amount. After the fee is deducted, any...
General provision or Spouse of US citizen?
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Answered on October 16, 2025
I just wrapped a nearly identical case. Pursuing the 5-year general naturalization route involves significantly less paperwork than other pathways...
How is this possible?
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Answered on October 16, 2025
You should read the Notice carefully. It is most likely for a biometrics appointment. These notices usually are given fairly quickly after the...
I really need help with probate and maybe litigation. PLEASE!!
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Answered on October 16, 2025
Attorneys on this platform are prohibited from soliciting your case per AVVO and State Bar rules. You would need to reach out to one of us...
How long is too long for a personal injury case to not receive any settlement offers?
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Answered on October 14, 2025
Ask your attorney if they’ve actually filed a lawsuit. If they haven’t, there’s no trial date; and without a trial date, there’s no real pressure...
Someone followed me when I was delivering and threatening me, said he was going to kill, for no reason, what can I do ??
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Answered on October 13, 2025
Not likely. In Willis v. Gami Golden Glades, the court allowed emotional distress damages because the victim was physically touched with a gun,...
Can my daughter submit the I-130 for me and her mom?
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Answered on October 13, 2025
Either US Citizen daughter over 21 who resides in the U.S. can sponsor mom and dad for a green card. If you’re both inside the US and entered...
Possible issues of inadmissibility due to misrepresentation of my previous F1 visa when applying for adjustment of status
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Answered on October 11, 2025
An officer conducting a marriage based green card interview will likely deny your case if they find that you committed immigration fraud by filing...
My wife worked for an unsafe environment, and burned her hand. Do we have a case?
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Answered on October 11, 2025
If your wife’s employer had more than four employees and didn’t carry workers’ comp, they violated Florida law and lose immunity from being sued in...
I want to apply for my daughter visa ?
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Answered on October 11, 2025
Crimes committed by a U.S. citizen who is sponsoring an immediate relative such as their child may disqualify them from that sponsorship if the...