Misuse ( Misrepresentation ) of State Funds

Andy, I sense you are not a native English speaker. Perhaps your understanding of GAAP also comes from another culture. I'd find a university law...

My daughter received a reckless driving ticket for speeding in a work zone in Illinois.What are the potential consequences?

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?

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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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...

Do lawyers in some cities and states tend to be a lot more competent than in some other cities and states?

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...

My lawyer tells me to ignore criminal part of the dui part.will that mess up settlement.I'm the victim.

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

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?

This one comes out the same in 50 states and several territories. Court order trumps web site advertising.

Are there attorneys who represent tenants in limited scope cases?

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...

I'm in the middle of a trial...how do I file a withdraw of my attorney. my ex and I settled between us

The estimable Ms. Ellis is correct. You should speak directly to your lawyer about it. You should also consider having the lawyer review the...