Should a 40% fee occur if jury is selected or trial has commenced?

In general, a fee increases from a third to 40% when the defendant answers the complaint. That is when the litigation process truly becomes...

Is it customary that a lawyer make settlement demands/offers without client?

Hello. In my opinion, it is customary for a lawyer to discuss with his or her client the strategy or making a settlement demand. It is obligatory...

On a personal level, I agree with my colleague. If it doesn't stop, then you'll need counsel to prepare a cease and desist letter followed by a...

If a lawyer withdraws, then he or she should not be entitled to any percentage of the contingency fee.

Florida law: 18 year old pregnant child attends high school baby due date months before graduation-when to emancipate?

Your daughter's pregnancy has no relevance to the issue of emancipation. Thus, no, in my opinion, the emancipation date would not be set earlier...

What types of mediation fees can be billed in personal injury cases?

In Broward County, mediation fees even if court appointed are divided equally between the parties absent an alternative arrangement. Fees for a...

Girl lies to her therapist

It would appear that you are not being represented by an attorney. You need to find one in your area to help you. If your daughter is not being...

Question, I was just terminated from my employer and they wiped my personal device, iPhone.. The company doesn't have a policy,

Without any verbal or written policy, the company would not have any right to delete personal information from your personal computer. It most...

Do I need to hire an attorney?

You cannot sue the City for "almost" falling. It is often frustrating with a stroller in trying to manage curbs and other obstacles. It was good...

What should we do if we think we are totally un-guilty for the ticket "leaving the scene of accident with property damage" ?

It would be best to speak directly with a local attorney. You might have unknowingly caused property damage and kept driving. Damages to your...