"Is there any common law already on this particular issue besides notifying the court a conflict of interest?" -- Review Ms. Koslyn's answer...

Did my attorney act unethically?

"Court-awarded attorney costs" does not equate to attorney fees, IMO. All exact terms of the fee agreement are essential. There is nothing...

My ex wife recently died and she gave everything to her boyfriend where do I file a lawsuit at?

You will need to be appointed guardian ad litem for the children under 18 and, depending on the facts, file a petition to probate the will or...

Adding to my colleagues' reasons for moving on: malicious prosecution actions are frequently the subject of ani-SLAPP motions; a winning defendant...

Would this constitute a legal malpractice claim?

Many clients want to avoid attorney fees, and they do so by transferring personal property themselves. Often the only involvement an attorney will...

Is it "illegal" (against the law) for a lawyer to divulge your confidential information, given to them under atty/client?

I agree with my colleagues' answers. I write to point out, however, that the arrest following such disclosure, if voluntary by the attorney, does...

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How can i account for a wordy appeal document ?

I have never read a rule that does not exclude the table of authorities and contents in the word count. I have also never read a rule where the...

Your status is unclear. A trust contest is generally brought by disinherited beneficiaries against the trustee. In most cases, the trustee will use...

The time varies by case. There are no statutes that proscribe an outside time limit. Settlement agreements must be executed by all parties, checks...

Respectfully, unless you retained the attorney to represent you, as opposed to "assist" you, I doubt you have a claim. If the attorney did...