I represented a client who lost his foot due to another boater's careless operation of his boat. The wife of the careless boater sent what I...

I was in a car accident and the limits of the insured are 100/300. Looks like settlement would be over 100K what to do.

Your question raises the possibility that you will be inadequately compensated. Sometimes there is nothing that can be done. As earlier answers...

If a client represented by another lawyer comes to me and wants me to take over their case, I will inquire in detail as to why he client is unhappy...

Can a wrongful death claim be filed when the person that was killed was committing a crime (i.e. burglary)?

Years ago there was a case in the news in which a burglar fell through a painted glass skylight and sustained serious injury and sued. Imagine...

Wrongful death lawsuit lawyer fees auto accident

The biggest money issue for you is not whether the 1/3 fee is calculated before or after costs, but rather, you were free earlier to negotiate a...

What's the scoop with free personal injury consultations?

If your first contact is with a "case manager" rather than a lawyer that is the tip-off that the firm is a PI mill and you will be handled by...

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In a personal injury case my lawyer told me the other party had insurance when they did not. Am I liable for the health costs?

If your lawyer referred you to your health care providers and they treated you on a lien basis they may be willing to write off your bills as a...

Mother - daughter tenants in common of home valued at 700k both died intestate within 6 mos of ea. other Two probates or one?

I believe two probates will be necessary. Occasionally in rural counties of Nevada--and, perhaps, in CA--a judge will allow one probate proceeding...

Our father passed away in 1991 in Ca. Is there a statute of limitations on how long we have to probate the will?

Your question illustrates the interplay of CA and ND law. Because the mineral rights are in ND, you need a ND probate to change title to those...

The prior attorney answers are good, but you haven't said whether the estate lawyer has been hired yet. In my experience as a probate lawyer in Las...