How do I obtain a new attorney for representation when I cannot get the original one to respond to me by phone or mail?

A new attorney will be happy to represent you upon payment of a retainer fee. Unfortunately, now that a warrant has been issued for your arrest the...

Who gets earned interest from settlement while funds are held in attorney account?

I have found from years of personal injury practice that nothing aggravates clients more than waiting for their share of the settlement after the...

Do we have a case?

Your question raises the possibility of various injuries to the baby which could possibly be life-long to say nothing of the huge medical bills. An...

Actually many people die without a trust or without a probate proceeding and a court never does anything about it. For example, a person dies with...

Do I need an Employment Attorney? Possible ethics question.

This question should be posted under "Employee Rights." Attorneys who answer questions for avvo.com are advised top pick only 5 areas of practice...

I was hit head on by a car traveling the opposite direction...but that driver says he was pushed by a hit and run

I disagree with Mr. Lassen's answer. In theory if your car is pushed into another by a hit and run driver and you are not negligent, you are not...

To Mr. Brinkmeier's correct answer I would add the following: 1) Yes, the attorney represents the executor not you and if there is a question of...

Estate/probate attorney

You raise a really tough question. The attorney may argue that step mom has current possession of the 401k money and that it will take skill on his...

I was hit by a car 6 months ago while walking on vaca, although no serious injuries. Accident report was filed. can i sue now?

To get proper counseling on your situation you really need to know the following: 1) If you have your own car and it has uninsured/underinsured...

Can one claim loss of earning potential even if they don't have a past earning history?

Yes. A claim can be made for loss of potential earnings if there is a reasonable argument that someone's negligence in injuring your brother...