Can an attorney assistant or office manager refuse to allow you to talk to the actual attorney?

How much personal attention you get from your lawyer varies tremendously. Some lawyers are all smiles and concerns for the initial visit and after...

I have $125,000 in medical bills from a car accident with the fault on the other party. Total money from policies is $105,000.

Unfortunately, bankruptcy is not going to allow you to get rid of your medical creditors while pocketing a personal injury settlement. Almost...

I was injured in a slip and fall accident 2 wks ago. I thought pain would get better, but hasn't. Is it to late to file claim?

Technically, you have two years to file suit. However, there are two practical issues in your case. The first practical issue is whether the...

The three prior answers are good. I would like to add that, at least in Nevada where I practice, one can use the probate proceeding to cut-off...

When a lawyer asks for pleadings, what do you give them when it comes to a probate? Thanx~ :)

Presumably you are consulting with a lawyer who may represent you in a probate proceeding. The quickest way for a lawyer to learn about the case is...

How does a person get property into their name that was passed to them when the property still in name of the first deceased pe

To answer your question I need to know how the uncle "left" the property to your mom. Did he give it to her in a will that was never probated? If...

My attorney will not release my client file to me.

Nevada law allows what is called a "charging lien." If your lawyer has a reasonable claim that you owe him money, he can hold the file until paid....

I am trying to see if we need a lawyer or if we would have any grounds for compensation?

I don't think you have an inconvenience or pesonal injury claim. You may have a claim for loss of use. If the home was insured, your insurance...

Really newb question: are attorneys liable for their legal advice to clients?

You ask really excellent questions. To sue a lawyer successfully for bad advice that you relied on (and which caused you real damages) you need to...

My father diapeared from my life 35 years ago and i recentlyfound he had died and his nephew claimed his estate can i claim it

The crucial issues here are: 1) With no will, if there was a probate, you, not the nephew were entitled to his estate that went thru probate...