Ethics Question Regarding Billing a Contingency Client for Costs When Client has Never Been Made Aware of the Costs

If the retainer agreement indicates that the client is responsible for the costs, the attorney can bill the client for the costs when the case is...

Reae end a car that was running 10 mph in freeway

It sounds like the police report has you as primarily at fault with some associated fault on the other car. California has a law of comparative...

My attorney filed a withdrawal. Dont I have to be notified?

It generally is a form to withdraw after the case has gone to judgment. You should have been sent a copy. Call your attorney's office to ask for...

Worker's compensation or personal injury insurance case for MVA injury on the way from work to home?

You have an auto/auto third party claim against either the other car and/or your boss's car--you are a negligence free passenger. As to comp, it...

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Compromised and Released

It depends on the company. Some require an employee to leave if a c and r is agreed to, since they do not want to face a new comp claim for the...

Sexual relations with someone considered property of the state

I imagine you mean ward of the state, rather than property of the state. The penal code sections you could be charged with are the same either way.

How long does a person have to file a law suit for a dog bite?

The statute of limitations is two years. You should report the matter to your homeowners insurance company, and let them handle the claim on your...

Can a lawyer still withdraw from a case if I don't agree to it?

If you do not sign a substitution of attorney form, he can file a motion to be relieved as your counsel of record. That motion can be filed and...

Fines for court and probation

The court will indicate the time for fine to be paid. Sometimes, depending on the fines involved, they can be turned into either community service...

Is there any chance a situation like this will be a d.a reject? Or what is the court procedure?

Your sister will need a criminal defense attorney, and if she cannot afford to hire one, she should ask for the public defender the first time she...