Paid 50% of my requested legal fee, but cannot get a return call or and communication with my lawyer. What do I do?

I would suggest contacting the Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP). ACAP is the department that handles client complaints and...

As an estate planning attorney in Pinellas County, I always like to talk to the client before quoting a price since the perception of what a simple...

In Pinellas County, FL, where there is a will and a PR, is an attorney necessary?

Yes you will need to have an attorney represent and open the estate. Its one of the few exceptions in Florida law that an attorney is mandatory...

Does a Living Will and Last Will and Testament have to be filed in a court to be legal?

There is no legal requirement that a living will be filed with any court for it to be legal and be honored as a binding last request of the maker...

What I can do if the lawyer after receiving retainer fee is doing nothing?

I would suggest contacting the Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP). ACAP is the department that handles client complaints and...

Does my mom have to get a new will made in the state that she is living in.

Due to changes in circumstances and in time, the laws in the state of Florida and New York differ. I would strongly encourage you to have a...

FL Foreclosure, lives in NY

Here is some information on a massive pro bono program that the Florida Bar has spearheaded that you may want to look into. Below is the...

FLORIDA FORECLOSURE

Here is some information on a massive pro bono program that the Florida Bar has spearheaded that you may want to look into. Below is the...

Charities

The enforceability of a charitable pledge depends upon what state that you are in. As a counsel for a few charitable organizations, I generally...