Maybe; maybe not. I know, you hate this kind of answer but it is a bit more complicated, and depends on a few things that you did not mention in...

Getting a lawyer in CA state, local versus non-local

If you are concerend about the STYLE of the lawyer, then local lawyers in small towns are part of the club and are probably NOT going to be rude or...

Dispute with lawyer's recommendation and performance disputing legal bills client's rights under CA law

This is a very common and unfortunate story. Estimates are important and if they are too low then a law firm must explain why the estimate was...

It is probably NOT ethical for the attorney to charge for this. You may find California State Bar Arbitration Advisory 98-03 of interest. It...

Statute of limitations on legal malpractice

Both Mr. Rose and Mr. Lowe are correct. I write only to add that the California Code of Civil Procedure IS the correct statute of limitations to...

Attorney problems

An attorney is held to the standard of care in the relevant legal community AND the rules of professional responsibility. Perhaps the most...

Procedure un MI civil rules for filing an answer to a summons and complaint

Sometime there are useful MOTIONS that can be filed instead of an answer to a summons & complaint. IF a defendant files an answer instead of...

Legal malpractice

When you go through the list of lawyers suggested to you, you should have a list of information and a written description of the underlying case...

Fee Arbitration

Are you in New Jersey? If so, as an alternative to court action, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has created 17 district fee arbitration...

Did something bad happen as a result of the lateness or "no show?" If you are just miffed, then a good chat with your lawyer can usually help and...