Your situation is governed by Rule 1.9 of the RPC. The bottom line: it's complicated and not a slam dunk for either party. You should raise the...

If separate motions are filed, you need to respond to each. You might consider amending your complaint to cure any pleading defects.

You may wish to consider mandatory fee arbitration. Otherwise, your option is a civil suit for breach of contract or malpractice. At least one side...

I bet your ex has a different version of the story. A lot more facts need to be known before anyone could advise you of “your rights.” For example,...

It is unlikely your mother's husband can remove a trustee of a jointly created trust without your mother's consent. The same would be true of...

You may be able to modify the trust under the provision you mention or the newer provisions of the Probate Code that authorize decanting. The terms...

Yes, indeed, you can retain other counsel. Find counsel you are comfortable with and let them take it from there. You will only owe one contingency...

You are right to be concerned. Unfortunately, there are no reassessment exemptions for transfers between siblings. To avoid capital gains tax,...

An escrow and title insurance assure you get what you think you're buying. The prelim will highlight title issues. Title obtained through a...

You should consult local landlord/tenant counsel. If your daughter is the tenant, the landlord must show a lease violation for service of a 3-day...