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My daughter received a reckless driving ticket for speeding in a work zone in Illinois.What are the potential consequences?
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Answered on October 04, 2014
Please show that ticket to a lawyer and/or check the court files. I doubt if it's solely a reckless. If they wrote the speed down she's probably...
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My mom has a lawyer trying to collect for a bad check from19 years ago threatening that she could be arrested...is this legit?
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Answered on October 03, 2014
In 50 States, it is a violation of the Disciplinary Rules for a Lawyer to threaten criminal prosecution to collect a civil debt. Highly unlikely...
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Answered on October 03, 2014
Taking every word you typed as unassailably true, I believe the lawyer violated the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct. A bait and switch is an...
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Do lawyers in some cities and states tend to be a lot more competent than in some other cities and states?
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Answered on October 03, 2014
The answer to the question is, of necessity, subjective. Still, there is something to what you say. In my experience there are some cities with a...
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My lawyer tells me to ignore criminal part of the dui part.will that mess up settlement.I'm the victim.
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Answered on October 03, 2014
I think what you mean is that your attorney is advising you not to make a victim impact statement and to seek restitution in the DUI, itself. ...
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Employer trying to deny unemployment because "I quit" in IL
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Answered on October 02, 2014
False Claims of "voluntary leaving" are difficult to defend. It sounds to me like you have about an even chance of asserting the loss of current...
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What to do when an attorney's fees (rate/hr) turn out to be higher than what is posted on his website?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
This one comes out the same in 50 states and several territories. Court order trumps web site advertising.
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Are there attorneys who represent tenants in limited scope cases?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
Virtually every state has its own rule on "limited Scope" work. You will need input from a California lawyer before you get even a mildly...
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I'm in the middle of a trial...how do I file a withdraw of my attorney. my ex and I settled between us
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Answered on October 02, 2014
The estimable Ms. Ellis is correct. You should speak directly to your lawyer about it. You should also consider having the lawyer review the...
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Has my attorney committed malpractice or violated any fiduciary or contractual duties?
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Answered on October 02, 2014
Just to supplement a interesting discussion here, mediators like to be paid. Perhaps your attorney knew you had financial limitations.
