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I was in an accident on an improperly posted road which is now being redesigned. What type of lawyer do I need?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

While I agree with the other two answers, you did not say in which state this happened. Since the state government almost always owns and operates...

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When would be the appropriate time to bring in an attorney or should I try to settle this on my own?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

You are probably wondering if self-interest is behind the unanimous advice to hire a lawyer. Yes, it is, but that doesn't mean the advice and logic...

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How much would an attorney charge to help file a petition for probate.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

There have been prior answers to the effect that probate fees are set by statute in California with the implication that the fee is totally set by...

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Grandmother just passed in December, 2012. She has a will. Owns real estate in MA and FL. Do I need to probate the estate in FL?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

I am not licensed in either MA or FL. I have two comments. First, as explained in more detail by others, real estate must always be probated in...

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What are the ethical requirements for an attorney who drafts a power of attorney?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

How much time was there between the drafting of the power of attorney and the time that the lawyer undertook to the representation you write about....

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In search for a personal injury trial attorney who handles Walmart falling merchandise cases???

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

While we don't claim to specialize in cases against Walmart for falling merchandise, we do take cases against Walmart.

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Injury, safty building amangement

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

The general rule in fall cases is this: Would a jury ultimately determine that the building management was 50% or more at fault for your fall? Or...

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In mid October 2012 I went to see a lawyer for a free consultation. He spent 3 or 4 hrs w/me. I signed a ck for $5K as a

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

At one point in this long visit did you give the $5,000 retainer? The lawyer will certainly argue that once you paid him a retainer the free...

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If I fire personal injury attorney before case concludes and hire new one do I have to pay both attorney's one third?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

I don't practice in or have a law license to practice in Rhode Island. I do practice in Nevada. In Nevada it would be necessary for you to...

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My lawyer issued a lien after his withdrawal without settling my personal injury case

Jonathan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

There are two separate issues. The first issue is the impropriety of withdrawing for no apparent good reason. The second issue is asserting a lien...

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