My lawyer exceeds his fee estimate ($4,000) by a factor of three (total of $14,000) for an estimated (his) settlement of $6,250.

First, it is typical that settlement payments are transmitted to the attorney rather than the client. This is not an indication of any improper...

I never received a breakdown of the services i received and what my attorney charged me for thes individual services

Before making any effort to complain with the Bar, write your attorney requesting an itemized break-down of the services rendered and the costs...

A friend of mine just moved here from a diffrent state with her three children. I allowed her to stay here for a week while she

The school has a legal right to investigate whether the child lives at the address the parent has reported. Schools deal with "out of district"...

What would be your punishment for trespassing on government property and what is the maximum time for the punishment

It depends on the penalties specified by the specific statute that you are charged with violating. There are a number of "trespass" statutes...

My license is suspended and i have a jugement as well. I would like to speak with a lawyer about my case?

You can look for a lawyer that practices in drivers license matters and litigation defense in your area here on Avvo. Most will offer you a free or...

If i'm going to claim harassment by a co-worker while i'm at work.Do i call the police,or take some other type of action?

I have to respectfully disagree with Mr. Haber's answer on the limited issue of video- or audio-taping actions by your difficult co-worker. The...

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Can a department sue the union if they're not representing us properly and If and employee is assulted by an outside contractor

To supplement Mr. Haber's very sound answer: Unions are not subject to suit by the membership at large or by any part of the membership or any...

Do I need a labor attorney?

The practices and actions you describe are violations of state labor laws and you can make a complaint to the state Department of Labor. Here is a...

Yes, such a clause is standard good practice in the drafting and enforcement of contracts. They are generally upheld unless the part of the...

Yes, if the background check utilizes the data base maintained by the State Dept of Justice (Live Scan). Of course the data does not appear...