Being asked to be a "gate keeper" between attorney and client, all communication goes through me, is this ethical or legal?

Who is asking for this, the client or attorney? What is the area of law or issue that requires an attorney. I doubt the attorney is suggesting this...

Is this a proper procedure to make payment? Or should I insist on getting the "release letter" before I send the check?

So long as you have something in writing stating what will happen upon submission of payment, you should be okay. A formal release would not be...

The judge is correct. If you are not happy with the public defender, you are free to hire private counsel. You probably need to bring your issues...

Is my account being reported correctly by the original creditor? Should it be reported with a balance or a zero balance?

The collection agencies agreement to pay to delete in no way binds or affects AES, so let's get that out of the way. The correct status entry for...

Can the teacher be compelled to delete the video is the video is for "personal use" and not consented to by parent or school?

More information would be needed (more context) to really answer the question (how old is the child, where was the video taken, how was it taken,...

I paid the lease off on my truck 7 months ago and it goes back today. Is this a preference payment in chapter 7?

Is what a preference? Are you asking if the money you used to pay off the lease 7 months ago is a preference or if returning the vehicle is a...

CRCP 16.1 Simplified Procedures limit of $100,000. Does it apply to entire complaint or separately to each issue joined therein?

First, your interpretation of Rule 16.1 is correct, to use 16.1, the $100,000 applies to the lawsuit, not each claim (exclusive of costs and...

We need help with water bills!

All you can do is contact attorneys in you area (probably landlord tenant attorneys) and get their input as to whether you have any options. This...

Can the teacher or school be liable can I use this to fight them

Sorry, but one thing has nothing to do with the other. If she was charged criminally, she would be charged with the exact same crime as the other...

Is it legal to refuse to release my transcripts keeping me from attending another college

Yes, it is legal and common. That doesn't mean there are no issues with the scenario, but it is not cost effective to fight it in most cases.