Is a law firm allowed to take all money thats awarded in a lawsuit, or do they get a third of the winnings as i was told?

It is unlikely an insurer would make a payment/settlement without the claimants name on the check and without the claimant signing a Release. If...

Can I sue or get paid for damages although I only have no-fault Insurance?

Mr. Gursten is a very knowledgeable attorney regarding these cases and his answer is correct. Your own car insurance pays for your car damage if...

The Michigan Court Rules indicate what fees may be charged in a Wrongful Death case. They are 1/3 of the net recovery after the costs of litigation...

My attorney charged inflated fees for services received. Can I negotiate the fees with him?

In terms of the fee charged, same is usually spelled out in the Fee Agreement or Retainer Agreement. The attorney is able to legitimately charge a...

Is there a statute of limitations on personal injury liability/ bodily injury for auto accidents in Michigan.

Unless you can work out a favorable settlement with them, I would suggest hiring an attorney to defend you. As you had no insurance, you are not...

I had a slip and fall on some yogurt

There is not enough information or a question to answer. In Michigan premises owners no longer have a duty to clean up open & obvious conditions...

Should I try to have a lawyer removed from a case due to conflict of interest?

The problem I see is that any "bias" is "potential" and not proven. Further, the lawyer could be biased against you and that is likely not grounds...

Is it legal for your attorney to pressure you into agreeing to something that is unethical?

Your lawyer can give you advice/recommendations on the strengths/weaknesses of your position and can do the same in re: any offers of settlement...

What recourse does a client have if his divorce attorney in Michigan is providing piss-poor representation and outrageous bills?

Take a look at the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) which can be found @ michbar.org. Rule 1.5 Fees indicates the factors to be...

Can a lawyer make you sign a withdrawl of counsel before all issues of divorce are finished?

Generally speaking the contract/attorney agreement that you likely signed when you hired the lawyer controls your relationship, what the attorney...