If your lawyer is truly asking you to sign a settlement statement under which the lawyer gets a fee and you get nothing, I agree with Mr. Miller...

Should I change my lawyer or take the offer?

Your statement that the lawyer offered $2,500 out of his own pocket needs clarifying. If the lawyer offered to reduce his fee by $2,500, there is...

Do I continue with my lawyer or get another one since I have 2 car accident in 3 month?

A proper evaluation of both accident claims will involve how much the other accident contributed to your injuries. It makes far more sense to let...

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What is the lowest standard rate for a personal injury attorney for a car accident? Should there be extra costs associated?

There is absolutely no such thing as the "lowest standard rate." And I do not believe the "you get what you pay for" theory. Here in Nevada--and I...

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My Dad died recently with a will. I need to know if it is valid.

A simple clerical error such as the paragraph numbering being off will not invalidate a will. A lawyer would want to examine the original will to...

This is not an uncommon situation. If a person dies while being entitled to an inheritance, but before they receive the inheritance, the...

I've done lots of settlements with Allstate. They can be difficult to settle with but once a deal is reached and they get the signed release from...

Can you get a new lawyer if you think the lawyer you have is not working in your best interest.

You ask two questions that are very frequently asked: 1) Can I switch lawyers, and 2) What is my case worth. Advice on the first question in...

When an attorney is hired by the PR to handle her appointment etc, does the attorney represent the PR PERSONALLY throughout?

Your question is really quite complicated. Here is why: A lawyer cannot represent people on opposite sides of a conflict. Suppose the PR...

What's the best way for a Property Manager to protect herself from personal injury claims?

The best first line of defense is good liability insurance so that a claim becomes their problem, not yours or your mother's.