It is accurate to state that attorneys do not hire clients. Clients hire attorneys.

Make a complaint on an attorney that didn't do his job. Also advised me to commit fraud that I was unaware of.

As to any billing dispute with the lawyer/firm, you are entitled to a copy of your billing and certainly can ask for a refund if they did not...

Is there a site to ask judges questions

There is no mechanism to ask Judges what they think about how your attorney is handling your case of which I am aware. You should have a meeting...

Is it unethical for an attorney to accept a case outside of their scope of speciality without disclosing it to the client?

The Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct require that an attorney only handle matters that they are competent to handle (MRPC 1.1) and to keep a...

How do I know if a defendant accepted case evaluation recommendation?

Check with the court by looking online if they have an online service or by calling/visiting the courthouse and checking with either the Case...

Is this attorney negligence and if so, what are my options in my case?

Your attorney was duty bound to advise you of the Case Evaluation Award and to get your input on whether to accept or reject the CEA. However, if...

Is it legal for a law firm to take funds from my account when they are not representing me?

Typically you will have some type of signed retention Agreement, or letter of understanding, when you hire counsel, and if you do, it will usually...

Lawyer dismissed from case (child custody) by judge for having met/spoken with the defendant before regarding the same issue.

Typically you will have a written agreement with your attorney and it will usually spell out when a retainer is earned and when it is to be...

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I won a settelment from statefarm, i have not got my money yet.

Unless there was a specific agreement as part of the terms of the settlement that allowed "x" days within which SF had to pay, then they have a...

How much should I expect/accept for pain and suffering?

In Michigan you need to prove the fault of the other vehicle, that such negligent operation caused your injuries and that your injuries are a...