I have a question regarding a bankruptcy. I paid a lawyer cash $1,800 which is what he requested to do my chapter 7 completely.

There are liars in every population and you caught one of them. You should without delay 1.Retain new attorney who specializes in bancruptcy....

First offense petty theft 488pc. What would be my charges and is there chance to take this off my record? I am 18 years old.

You are charged with a misdemeanor (hence M letter in a circle). You can try to go back to the store corporate management (risk prevention...

Unlikely thatbyou will be arrested but you better have a verifiable or documented explanation why the delay happened. If you had a medical...

I would put together all the bills and send them with a minimally brief cover letter to the insurance company of the driver. Not only his coverage...

If a client accepts a settlement offer, is his attorney allowed to continue negotiating without permission?

Sounds that you really want to avoid the additional expense. If charged would it result in a lesser recovery to you? Does your retainer agreement...

Defense attorney conceals evidence

Advise on what? If what you are saying is true, is any of it documented? There may be enough scum for a Bar complaint, but that is another war. If...

Is it OK for a lawyer to tell an interested party what you discussed during a free consultation with that lawyer?

Your conversation with the attorney, the facts and ideas disclosed and discussed are covered by a blanket of confidentiality. It cannot be removed...

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Is this fair??

The retainer agreement you signed has the answer to your question. We all know that. Because we do not know if there was a written contract for...

Ethical duty. California attorneys duty - how long must they keep your file on hand? looking for guidance or a link

May I suggest that you reformulate your question. A general question yields abstract answers. Start with your task -- what is it that you wish to...

We r bing sue for a car accident that happend over a year ago but the insurance payed for the damages

You should turn over all written notice of "being sued" to your insurance company. You should do it in writing and ask them to "tender defense" If...