In California, what is the law around paying referral fees to attorneys? For example Divorce Attorneys or Probate Attorneys?
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Answered on February 24, 2021
With the written consent of the client, an attorney may pay another attorney a referral fee. As a realtor, you are not permitted to receive a...
Has minors counsel ever been held accountable for misrepresenting a child
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Answered on June 09, 2019
Although minor's counsel may be mishandling a case, your child should have a guardian ad litem appointed to determine whether or or not your son's...
May an attorney charge legal fees over dispute in correspondence with his client about his billing?
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Answered on March 22, 2019
As stated above, the ultimate answer may rest in your retainer agreement. However, depositing a check in my mind does not constitute the...
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Would I still be able to become an attorney in the state of California?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
My specialty is Bar Admissions for California. I previously served on the Committee of Bar Examiners for 4 years and have handled 100s of cases...
Does attorney-client privilege go both ways?
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Answered on September 01, 2016
Attorney/Client privilege exists for the client's protection. An attorney is required to maintain that privilege at all costs (although some...
I'm am preparing to take my nursing board in the state of CA will a DUI prevent me from taking my test and getting my license?
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Answered on August 17, 2016
You should contact an administrative attorney who specializes in representing nurses before the BRN. The BRN treats DUIs very seriously, and even...
Does BRN treat wet reckless same as DUI ?
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Answered on August 30, 2014
The BRN looks at the underlying facts, not the ultimate plea. So if you blew a .08, they will be looking at someone with a point 08 regardless of...
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Can I still get my Nursing license if I got a mistamenor with battery and robbery nine years ago
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Answered on August 16, 2014
Hire an attorney specializing in professional license defense, such as myself, to contest the denial. The Board will issue a Statement of Issues...
Will a felony drug charge dismissed by the prop 36 program prevent me from becoming a licensed physician in the state of CA?
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Answered on August 16, 2014
Licensing Agencies and Boards do review an applicant's past transgressions, but they are more concerned with the applicant's "rehabilitation" and...
Is initial (free) conversation with an attorney protected by the Client-Attorney Privileges?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
Absolutely. With the limited exception that an attorney may, but is not required to, reveal confidential information relating to the...
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