Can you be a Criminal Defense Attorney with a felony?

If you are a convicted felon, you are ineligible to apply for the bar in Florida unless your civil rights have been restored. Generally, it would...

Unless you have signed a representation agreement with the firm, you are not bound to pay. An exception that comes to mind is if the attorney's...

Can i get another attorney even if i have been to court

Attorneys are service providers, like doctors, and you should be satisfied with the services they provide. Take a look at your representation...

Should I engage a legal malpractice attorney?

Before you consider action against your attorney, I'd suggest that you schedule an appointment to have a discussion with the attorney about your...

Can I file a grievance against my lawyer since she lied about filing a motion and going to court?

In addition to contacting the NJ Office of Attorney Ethics (the hotline number is (800)-406-8594, where you evidently get a recorded message on...

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How do I sue an attorney who was paid $40,000 and never produced results? Failed to make pre-appointed visits in prison, failed

It sounds like you have three different areas of possible concern: legal malpractice, professional irresponsibility, and fee dispute. With...

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How do I follow up on current lawyer? Do I need to search for a new lawyer to finish my case?

If your attorney has been misrepresenting the status of your case to you for the last three years, I'd suggest that you contact the Board of...

When you hire an attorney to advocate on your behalf, it is expected that as your representative, the attorney will take steps such as contacting...

When is the best time to file a grievance or sue an attorney for misconduct & the return of unearned fee's?

Did the court enter an order granting the attorney's motion to withdraw? It would be unusual for a court to grant an attorney's motion to withdraw...

How do I go about obtaining another lawyer, if I already have one that is not working for me? Is there a legal procedure?

Do you feel that your lawyer is throwing the case on the back burner because no work is actually being done, or because the lawyer is not...