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How can I request full discolsure of information from the attorney hired to handle my mothers estate without hiring an attorney?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

The attorney hired by the Estate represents the Estate, not any individual that may be a beneficiary or a creditor. If you have been appointed by...

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If I file suit against an insurance company and loose, might I be responsible as plaintiff for the attorney fees of defendant?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

Generally each side must pay their own attorneys' fees. There are exceptions. If your lawsuit is considered frivolous you could be required to...

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I was recently pulled over for driving after cancellation. Was wondering if i should get my license back before i go to court?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 16, 2013

When I was working as a city prosecutor I was more likely to make a plea agreement to a lesser charge without automatic suspension if the defendant...

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FMLA Violation?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 15, 2013

If your employer accepted your FMLA claim then you should not be penalized for taking the medical leave.. We would require additional facts before...

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I refinanced & after 3 years new bank contacts me & says their papers are incomplete & old bank out of business. Who owns Mort?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 15, 2013

I assume that someone owns the mortgage but it is impossible to determine the owner from the information in your question. Your rights are the...

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Do I need a civil lawyer?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 14, 2013

Yes. Find an attorney that has experience with civil rights claims.

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Why ,when asking attorneys for advice do they refer you to an attorney.( It seems most only work for millions of $$$$)

Alan's answer | Answered on April 13, 2013

Based on my more than 30 years of experience a patient's belief that the doctor has "verbally " admitted wrongdoing, has never supported a medical...

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In a class-action suit, how much, if any input, does the lead plaintiff have in deciding how much to sue for?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

Compensation in a class action is distributed to the class members based on the injuries that they have suffered. The lead plaintiff is...

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Do i have to have a copy of a trust to collect a death benefit?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

You need to consult an attorney. Your question does not contain enough information.

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My daughter has an outstanding medical bill she is trying to pay off. She was served papers from a lawyer.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

These types of collection lawsuits can be very difficult to assess without knowing more details. Often health care providers write off charges...

Alan Baker's Answers (1515)

How can I request full discolsure of information from the attorney hired to handle my mothers estate without hiring an attorney?

If I file suit against an insurance company and loose, might I be responsible as plaintiff for the attorney fees of defendant?

I was recently pulled over for driving after cancellation. Was wondering if i should get my license back before i go to court?

FMLA Violation?

I refinanced & after 3 years new bank contacts me & says their papers are incomplete & old bank out of business. Who owns Mort?

Do I need a civil lawyer?

Why ,when asking attorneys for advice do they refer you to an attorney.( It seems most only work for millions of $$$$)

In a class-action suit, how much, if any input, does the lead plaintiff have in deciding how much to sue for?

Do i have to have a copy of a trust to collect a death benefit?

My daughter has an outstanding medical bill she is trying to pay off. She was served papers from a lawyer.