Can my attorney withhold my funds from a personal injury suit because the City (SF) is threatening to sue me for medical costs?

As a California licensed attorney I can tell that Mr. Adams is absolutely correct. Your attorney could expect trouble from the California State Bar...

Mother died in NV, I'm only living relative (son) No Will and I live in TX What must I do to obtain Bank funds and property?

I disagree with Mr.Fromm that hiring a Nevada attorney on an hourly basis is the best bet. Under Nevada law this estate will qualify for a...

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Is it the mother who needs to be probated?

It often happens that one spouse dies owning property while living with the other spouse and the when the first spouse dies, no one does a probate....

Your question raises several issues: 1) Did the Florida attorney find the stock? If so he or she is what is sometimes called a "probate...

My friend and I were passengers and the car was rear ended. we are both having neck and back. who do we sue? the other driver?

Yes, in your claim is against the other driver or his or her insurance company. If this other driver claims that your driver was in some way at...

IS IT A STANDERED PRACTICE FOR A LAWYER TO MAKE HIMSELF HEAD OVER AN ESTATE AND THE MONEY IF THE WIFE IS DEAD

It is not standard practice for a lawyer to make himself the executor or successor trustee of an estate. Typically, with respect to a will a lawyer...

Had an attorney in a personal injury case and a year later i find out all medical bills were not paid as stated in settlement

If the lawyer's settlement statement withheld money to pay bills which were not in fact paid, you can either try and straighten this out with the...

Can a lawyer start billing when there is no contract?

Check with your state bar and see if they have a free fee dispute committee. Many state bars do. You can't beat "free" for resolving an issue.

Standard DUI procedure for lawyers?

At the time of hiring the lawyer the client and lawyer should discuss the probable plea bargain available, the consequences of rejecting it and...

If house left to four siblings through probate, can house be sold without all parties agreement?

If the court forces a sale the property would be sold and the net proceeds divided among the 4 of you. Possibly the Court could order an auction if...