Is the attorney entitled to 1/3 of our settlement even though he withdrew and we had a contingency contract?

In almost any jurisdiction, the lawyer is entitled to be paid under what is called quantum meruit, or the reasonable value of his services. He is...

Will my lawyer show up to my last court date if I still owe him money?

Most court rules prohibit lawyers from withdrawing when a final court date is near, even if he or she is owed money. If the lawyer simply fails to...

Can I be sued for leaving one insurance agency for another without signing a non compete clause in Columbus Ohio?

If you are actually being sued, probably Common Pleas Court (?) or if suit is imminent, you need a lawyer. It sounds as if you have a good defense...

Cases involved Customers Slip and Fall, Public Accommodation, False Theft Accusation, and Suffer due to Defamation...Any Idea?

My colleagues give some good advice. I would only add that if there was an injury caused by the store, and that was more than psychological harm,...

If a contractor has been payed for a job but the contractor has not payed the sub contractor can the sub contractor put a lean o

A subcontractor can file a lien with the county recorder -- but it must be done, if a residential construction -- with 60 days of the last work....

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What are my option from being terminated from my job?

Tough situation. At times, the disability discrimination law can be used to persuade an employer that a leave of absence is a reasonable...

I have been asked to allow to be contacted by a journalist. At what point is it okay to do this in a discrimination case?

Wow! The question doesn't have enough facts to be answered. Are you the one who suffered discrimination? Who asked you to speak to a journalist? If...

EEOC Charge Question...How do I prepare to defend myself? What damages do I need to prove

Because you filed with the EEOC, the agency investigator should be looking into the facts. Although my colleagues advise you to get a lawyer, and I...

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My husband was stabbed in the leg at work can his employer fire him

An Ohio statute, R.C. 4123.90, specifically prohibits firing in retaliation for filing or attempting to file a workers compensation claim. There is...

I filed a formal complaint w/my employer yesterday via email for age and gender discrimination and harassment

Ms McCall's answer should provide some things to consider. I would add a few observations. First, if you sent an email opposing harassment, I...