Would boundary violation and sexual misconduct by a psychiatrist with a patient be malpractice and a breach of fiduciary duty?

Various licensing boards such as the APA and AMA would most likely hold this was a violation of their codes of ethics regarding dating a current or...

Conflict-of-Interest

It is not a conflict of interest, however, it may be used as impeachment if he testifies. The attorney never represented you and was not provided...

Many states have ethical rules against dating a client while representing the client or even soon after the professional relationship terminates if...

You need to have your insurance carrier hire an attorney to provide you legal advice as to whether you should sign the Limited Release. Generally,...

How do I get my useless attorney to either get off his rear and finish proceeding with an adoption or get my money back?

I suggest you send a polite corresondence to your counsel (keep a copy for your records), requesting a status update and conference within 10...

Could it be said, an attorney who spends hundreds of hours answering over 4000 AVVO questions is neglecting his/her own job?

Some attorneys feel they are performing a community service by answering questions. Others believe they are marketing themselves. There are an...

You have an absolute right to see your expense sheet and breakdown before you sign any document. Your attorney owest you a fiduciary duty which...

The answer is yes, most attorneys and judges dislike dealing with pro se litigants because they lack objectivity. However, I just took over a case...

You do not have to utilize a certified letter to terminate your attorney. Send a fax to the lawyer's office and retain the accepted receipt of the...

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It is ethical for an attorney to make a referral to a doctor, however, it is problematic when that comes out in evidence. It is not ethical for an...