Is an attorney entitled to attorneys fees given to me in a settlement when I do not agree with their charges?

Sorry, but that situation is far too convoluted to unpack here. Why not talk it over with the first attorney, if you can. Just reading that...

Can I file a legal malpractice case against a lawyer who did not adequately represent my wife during her first divorce?

No, you cannot sue as you were not the client. Also, there is nothing in your description that is obviously malpractice (we would need to see the...

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Can I sue my school for negligence?

Um, your father dying (although sad, I am sure) is not the school's problem or fault. Your father's death, under the law, doesn't entitle you to...

Can I become emancipated if I’m 18 looking for a job and wanting to be independent to get federal aid for college?

Unfortunately, no. NY is an odd state as it requires parental support until age 21. Also, as I understand it (from searches), NY doesn't have a...

Get a criminal defense attorney. I am updating this question to criminal defense, AVVO erroneously classified it as education law. Trespassing...

If they have garnished his social security check and intercept tax refunds, then the loan is NOT a private loan. Only federally guaranteed student...

I sell life insurance and get paid a commission only if a policy goes through and is accepted, am I subject to garnishment?

Yes. You can still have your income garnished.

Can a debt collector in a different state sue me?

Yes. They can place the account with a local attorney in IL to sue you. Portfolio Recovery is the largest debt buyer and has attorneys in every...

Your description isn't very clear as to what happened and who was making threats, to whom, and the nature of the threat. Threats can be criminal...

Can I get in trouble for cutting off contact between my daughter and her dad?

Are you divorced? Is there a custody order / parenting plan in place? If there is a parenting plan in place, you could get into some trouble by...