Can a lawyer back off a case if the other drive does not have insurance.

The other lawyer should do an assets check on the at-fault driver to see if the driver has any assets that would satisfy a judgment that you might...

What kinds of non relevent issues or trashing can be brought up in mediation & trials in PI case?

Character evidence is never admissible in a civil case unless it is relevant to the issue. For instance, if someone is suing for slander because...

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It is illegal to record someone in the state of Florida in a face to face business meeting without their concent?

What you're asking is whether it's O.K. to "eavesdrop" on someone. The short answer is NO! It is a 2nd or 3rd degreee felony in the State of...

I placed a person (I am a Headhunter) with a Client on a contract and they required a Criminal Background Check.

There is no limitations period as to when a felony becomes stale from an Interent search engine/criminal background check perspective. Most search...

Trustee Accounting

The short answer to your question is that it depends on when the trust was established. If after July 1, 2007, then Florida Statute 736.0813...

Is a lawyer required to keep a will for a client?

The older will may be the one that get's probated if the original (second) will cannot be found. In Florida, when a will known to have existed...

How long does it usually take for lawyers to get a response to a demand for discovery?

Google "Florida Rules of Civil Procedure" and you'll be able to read the rules. Generally speaking, you have 30 days (plus 5 days for mailing) to...

Two teens found guilty of arson to my property. Can I make a claim against their parents homeowners insurance?

First things first. You have 4 years from the date of the arson to sue the kids' parents for negligence. Thus, if you intend on suing you should...

This is a small claims case. I recommend that you go to the pretrial conference. Otherwise, the judge may default you. If you get defaulted you may...

Definition "Fixed Fee" in a contract

Contracts interpretation is a question of law for the judge, not a jury, to decide. Generally, contracts are looked at based on the "four corners...