My attorney has represented me unethically do I still have to pay her out of my settlement?

The issue here is whether you consented to the settlement. If you did, without knowing the facts of the case, it seems likely you will have to pay...

Is it ethical for an attorney to refer clients to each other for work. ex. one client needs a new roof and another is a roofer.

I think it is always ethical for a lawyer to tell a client, "If you need a roofing repair, call Joe; he will do a good job," assuming that the...

If change my lawyer and get new one before settlement, do I need to pay a additional fees or they can split their 1 lawyer fee?

If you do not expect to get a substantially larger settlement by hiring a new lawyer, you are probably just going to experience a lot of...

An energy saver light bulb base melted and started flaming in front of my eyes! if I would have not noticed & left the room...!

As a personal injury lawyer I particularly enjoy suing over unsafe products because, hopefully, such lawsuits provide a disincentive for...

I took a loan against my fathers trust, whom I'm a beneficiary. Is the loan/debt forgiven upon his death or settling of trust?

The answer is highly fact specific and it is not possible to speculate on all the possibilities in this answer. But, as a general rule, the death...

Which court, and what procedure, do I petition appointment as executor of my mother's estate?

I am sorry for your loss. I advise you to look at her paperwork on the home and see how much is owed on the mortgage. Then see if you can figure...

It sounds like you in theory have a personal injury claim but it is not clear if it is economical to pursue since you may not have more than a...

Defending DUI Charges in Court - Countersue for legal fees?

Unfortunately, in most cases, even if the criminal charge should not have been brought, there is no redress if you are acquitted. In rare cases, if...

When does an attorney's services end?

Your attorney should have clearly explained to you what he planned to do and how far he planned to take your case before taking your fee. He's...

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Most attorneys when they do a will or trust for a person also offer to do a Health Care Power of Attorney and a documents that is variously called...