Must law firms disclose if a lawyer employed by them is no longer competent?

I think it is reasonable to address concerns with your case such as being billed twice for the same thing. Attorneys have an obligation to...

Can I check other ways how much my injury settlement was . I doubt on my lawyer?

You can request that the attorney provide you with a copy of the settlement check or his trust account statement showing that such check was...

What rights do I have regarding an attorney that is unresponsive and has collected and a retainer fee?

If your attorney refuses to respond to your communications, you should file a complaint with the State Bar of Texas. That will wake him up.

Can my attorney use his private assistant to do his research and court document preparation? Then bill the work as his?

The short answer is no. It would be improper for the attorney to allow any non-employee to see your confidential case information without your...

It is not a crime for failing to pay a debt owed to a third party unless the debt was obtained by fraud or you are hindering a secured creditor. ...

Can someone who does not reside at home give permission for officers to search home? If I pay rent can the landlord give consent

A police officer cannot search a home without consent from the owner or a valid search warrant. However, if the officer reasonably believed that...

Can i sue for my dog getting attacked in my fence in the backyard?

You should have a valid legal claim against your neighbor. Most places have ordinances that have leash laws requiring dogs to be on a leash...

Our HOA has placed a lien and turned off our water in our permanent home.

It would be unusual for an HOA to have sole access to your residential water supply, but they may have authority to instruct a third party to...

I got bit by brown recluse at wk do they have to pay Doc bill?

If the person bitten was an employee acting in the course and scope of their employment at the time of the injury, they should be entitled to...

What can I do in the state of Tennessee ?

If your truck was under warranty and the problem is covered by the warranty, the dealer is responsible for correcting the defect. If the dealer...