Is there anything that a person can do if a lawyer takes your money for a case and doesnt even file anything with the court

Ask for an accounting. If the attorney cannot provide you one, consult with another attorney to determine whether you should file a claim.

In what state should I hire a lawyer to collect a 40K debt? My corp. is in IL. Their LLC is in CO but the owner lives in IL.

Locate a commercial litigation or debt collection attorney in Illinois. Oftentimes we will analyze the documents at no cost to determine if we can...

Who decides summary judgment appeal?

Generally when you appeal an order granting summary judgment, an appellate court will hear the matter to determine if the lower court judge made an...

Small claims court, unable to afford a lawyer, unable to be in court?

Check if the local bar association has any pro bono organizations.

Legal malpractice is a complex action as you essentially have to establish a case within a case, and as my colleague stated that your previous...

Medical Practice amputation North Carolina - Real Paid Work

John Edwards reopened his PI firm after his exit from politics. He formerly was considered a good litigator, may want to give him a call.

If my Civil rights atty has done nothing with my case one year, paid $10,000 in cash. No bills at all for the past year.

You should locate an attorney in your state who handles legal malpractice actions, he or she may give you an initial free consultation and some...

Fee Arbitration and Suing for Legal Malpractice

This is a complex problem that requires more detailed facts to answer. Seek out an attorney who handles legal malpractice actions and he or she...

Is it appropriate to ask for my file to seek a 2nd opinion if lawyer does not return my calls, which are one week apart?

I concur with the others. An attorney is obliged to follow the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct which states a lawyer shall “promptly comply...