Questions answered by Gregory M. Janks

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My mother fell at a food court at the mall on some oil and food that were on the floor not sure since when. Do we have a case?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

As the other lawyers suggest, it is always a good idea to speak to local lawyers who regularly handle the type of matter involved. You are internet...

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Can I get a refund from an attorney who failed to do what he was suppose to?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

You should look at the Retainer Agreement with the lawyer. It usually will spell out what the lawyer agrees to do and for what rate. It also may...

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What happens if an attorney does not carry insurance and is sued for malpractice?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

The attorney will have to defend themselves and/or pay out of their/their firm's "pocket" to hire defense counsel. Any settlement/verdict would be...

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Lawyer gave Attorney grievance commission false information resulting in a dismissal of my complaint. What recourse do I have?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

You can write the Grievance Commission and furnish a rebuttal to the attorneys Reply to your original Grievance and ask them to re-open the...

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The Code of Ethic's ~ Can an Attorney get barred for not following this rule / code ? ?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

Michigan attorneys are legally required to follow the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (available for viewing on State Bar website @...

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Can I reverse a default judgement on the grounds that I never received court papers ? Can I be sued if I had no - fault ?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

Michigan law allows you 1 year from the date of Judgment to seek relief from same. There are certain grounds for such relief. You will need an...

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How can I get my employer to accept responsibility for employee safety with regard to taking care of the employee parking lot?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

As the 1st attorney answer points out, Michigan law re: premises liability favors the premises owner to do NOTHING to create a safe premises and...

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Lawsuit

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

If you are a named party in a lawsuit, you can only be dropped from the suit by Order of the Court. An attorney would not have any independent...

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Malpractice

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

If a Michigan lawyer subpoenas a witness for testimony and/or document production, then the attorney should provide a Notice of Deposition to the...

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Passenger of an auto accident not at fault.

Gregory's answer | Answered on December 23, 2012

As the other answers indicate, you would need to consult a local lawyer and get a reasoned/researched legal opinion, but as far as I am aware, only...

Gregory M. Janks's Answers (276)

My mother fell at a food court at the mall on some oil and food that were on the floor not sure since when. Do we have a case?

Can I get a refund from an attorney who failed to do what he was suppose to?

What happens if an attorney does not carry insurance and is sued for malpractice?

Lawyer gave Attorney grievance commission false information resulting in a dismissal of my complaint. What recourse do I have?

The Code of Ethic's ~ Can an Attorney get barred for not following this rule / code ? ?

Can I reverse a default judgement on the grounds that I never received court papers ? Can I be sued if I had no - fault ?

How can I get my employer to accept responsibility for employee safety with regard to taking care of the employee parking lot?

Lawsuit

Malpractice

Passenger of an auto accident not at fault.