GENERAL Question for Attorneys, lawyers..I have heard and have actually specifically "chose" a lawyer because he/she was named

One doesn't become a SL without being good at his job. But keep in mind you're not a super lawyer until you pay for the ad space. I believe it's...

Is a defense lawyer obligated to do what their client requests as long as it is within the scope of the law and not frivilous?

Generally speaking, tactics are up to the lawyer, acceptance of a disposition and whether to testify are up to the client. Human conversation is...

Are these knives legal? Can they be confiscated or can I be fined?

Here is the section: (1) Sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses or carries any bludgeon, black-jack, slung-shot, sand-club, sand-bag, metal...

Using independent contractors on an ongoing basis - What are the best practices? What about foreign ICs? (Employment law)

For Domestic Employers there are essentially unlimited semantic tests (13 point 16 point 19 point) for when someone is an employee and when they...

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Is it legal or a violation of ADA for businesses to refuse to treat you bc you have been a victim of malpractice?

There is not a lawyer on this planet who can answer that question for you without the essential piece of information: What is your specific...

What do you mean by "said". If you mean this is somebody else writing down your brother's supposed utterances, the document itself is not...

Releasing and publishing of sealed confidential Medical Records in Family Law?

You need somebody who understands the law of medical records, HIPAA and tort law. See if you can find a plaintiff's lawyer who does med mal and...

Can an AVVO mil.lawyer that poorly represented me refuse to give me back part or all of my flat fee citing retainer's agreement?

First of all, I understand your frustration with the process. The GOMOR is a lazy man's tool and has no place in either due process or in even...

How can the wife protect any consortium settlement or jury award monies from her spouse if they are either separated or divorced

Without doubt, you need your own, lawyer, one familiar with personal injury settlements, a doctrine called quantum meruit and another one called...

I was let go from my contract assignment due to a young lady claiming sexual harassment at my work site. Can I sue?

Go see Mr Friedman. Forget the narrator, she has what amounts to immunity. Forget hearsay. Simply because she makes her allegations with the...