What do I do If my attorney isn't acting in my best interest?

I agree with Mr. Tucker. If you did not yet put your termination of the attorney in writing, such as a letter addressed to the attorney stating you...

If a lawyer has not filed a notice of appearance on your case, he is not the attorney of record and does not need the court's permission to...

When I get a lawyer can I still do work on the case?

You've got to open that line of communication with your lawyer. Good representation involves a mutually respectful exchange of ideas and...

If charges were dropped, does that mean adjudication was withheld?

Adjudication withheld means that while you were not found guilty of the charge, the state attorney proceeded with prosecuting you, but the court...

Is court appointed attorney enough?

I'm sorry your daughter was hurt. Try to schedule a meeting between you, your daughter and the public defender at the PD's office to discuss...

Attorney-client communications are an essential part of the relationship, and you should not be going for ten months without some information about...

Legal malpractace cost client 50g Bar complaint filed what to do next?

I agree with Ms. Morcroft, you need to get an attorney experienced i9n handling legal malpractice cases and consult with that attorney to determine...

A case was filed by attorney. Fees totally on contingency. Attorney had become nonresponsive.

New Jersey has an Office of Attorney Ethics, hotline number is 800-406-8954; the personnel staffing that phone line should be able to further...

My divorce trial is scheduled in 3-1/2 weeks. I cannot find another attorney and do not know how to represent myself.

When you say he won't speak with you, does that mean he is not accepting your calls? If that is what's happening this close to trial, you might...

Can i drop lawyer if nothing is being done about case meaning repair or even calling after a month

What was the attorney supposed to be doing for you? When you contract for an attorney's services, it's a good idea to gain an understanding of what...