Questions answered by Jefferey O. Katz

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I fired my lawyer, and she put a lien against my file. She is not willing to give my file to my new lawyer. The contents of th

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 11, 2012

I agree with Eric. If you owe money, the lawyer is entitled to assert a retaining lien. However, you may be entitled to the return of personal...

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If a lawyer is found guilty through a grievance does the consumer get the money back that was pd to the attorney?

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 10, 2012

Look to see if the program has a victim compensation fund. They often do. However, even if you are eligible, and receive payment through the...

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Are there any attorney's in Wisconsin that practice intentional tort litigation?

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

Does it also involve legal malpractice? I am admitted full time in Wisconsin.

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What can you do about an attorney you have hired, that won't answer your phone calls or emails?

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 05, 2012

Fire him and hire someone else. Then request your files and for an accounting of the money, if any, that was paid to him.

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If lawyer was discpline by State Bar for poor action in my case, can I get a retrial? And is fee refundable?

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 03, 2012

Also depends on the jurisdiction. Generally violation of the rules of professional conduct alone cannot form the basis for a malpractice action but...

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Do I have any legal recourse against a law firm that agreed to take our case and then let the time limit pass for filing?

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 03, 2012

You should not only contact a local attorney, but also one who concentrates in legal malpractice.

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I need to sue a judge. he was my lawyer on a dui case back in 2007ish. i feel he was negligent and owes me the 700.00$ cash fee.

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 03, 2012

I suggest immediately contacting a local malpractice attorney. Given the timing described, you may have a statute of limitations issue in your...

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Does a lawyer that was been hired and paid timely have an obligation to respond to advise a client?

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 03, 2012

Rule 1.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct requires a lawyer to, among other things, keep the client reasonably informed. The question becomes...

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I asked a question 2 months ago and received responses from 3 attorneys that I respected.

Jefferey's answer | Answered on December 01, 2012

I agree with Eric. Have the new attorneys given an opinion regarding the potential malpractice by the first attorneys? Even if the are not able to...

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What if your not happy with your Lawyer !!1

Jefferey's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

What type of agreement do you have? Be careful if it is a contingency fee and consult with a local lawyer. Depending upon the state, if it is a...

Jefferey O. Katz's Answers (39)

I fired my lawyer, and she put a lien against my file. She is not willing to give my file to my new lawyer. The contents of th

If a lawyer is found guilty through a grievance does the consumer get the money back that was pd to the attorney?

Are there any attorney's in Wisconsin that practice intentional tort litigation?

What can you do about an attorney you have hired, that won't answer your phone calls or emails?

If lawyer was discpline by State Bar for poor action in my case, can I get a retrial? And is fee refundable?

Do I have any legal recourse against a law firm that agreed to take our case and then let the time limit pass for filing?

I need to sue a judge. he was my lawyer on a dui case back in 2007ish. i feel he was negligent and owes me the 700.00$ cash fee.

Does a lawyer that was been hired and paid timely have an obligation to respond to advise a client?

I asked a question 2 months ago and received responses from 3 attorneys that I respected.

What if your not happy with your Lawyer !!1