Is it legal or ethical to disclose information to the Court asked of you in a Deposition for a Court case?

1. Depositions, and the q&a's therein, unless under seal by Court order, are a PUBLIC record. Thus, there is no prohibition as to anyone reading...

Should I contact an attorney as I was injured as a passenger in an auto accident and have an injury?

Make sure you fill out an Application for Benefits (AFB) with your OWN vehicle insurer, so they will be on notice and pay your Michigan No Fault...

Can I sue for pain and suffering only?

Michigan law indicates that you collect your wage loss, medical expenses and replacement services from your own car insurer (no matter who was @...

How I can make my attorney takes me seriously?

Most States have Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys, in Michigan they are called the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRCP). In our...

Can my lawyer be held accountable for malpractice and negligence.

Michigan legal malpractice law indicates that a lawyer generally is not legally liable for malpractice when exercising attorney judgment in...

What is the cost of a legal malpractice lawsuit in the state if Michigan?

Every case is different and the costs of any particular case will depend on the amount of discovery that needs to be done to establish all the...

Any legal advice on collecting lost wages and house keeping benefits after a car accident?

Piece of advice #1 - DON'T listen when out of State attorneys give you specific advice on how to process a Michigan claim. Piece of advice #2 -...

Is is normal to charge for fees after bankruptcy is dismissed to handle discussion with trustee, Realtor, second mortg.? Ethics

Typically when you hire a Michigan lawyer, there will either be an Attorney/Client Fee Agreement, a Letter of Understanding or some writing that...

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Under what conditions can I sue my attorney for the attorney fees charged to me?

In all injury cases in Michigan an attorney must have a written agreement with their client as to the fees to be charged. Usually the terms of that...

Does switching lawyers look bad?

In Michigan it is your right to hire and fire your lawyer. If you are not happy with your current lawyer and/or she is not properly...