Assuming a jury trial, juries decide facts; judges interpret the law in the context of what the jury has decided. Sometime the border between...

Generally you are looking at two things in litigation expenses: fees and costs. Those words sound the same to normal people, but for attorneys...

The lawyer has to respond "promptly" and "reasonably" to a request by the client for a file. If a file is particularly big or complicated, some...

Our attorney is claiming he had to pay to receive our medical records , and reports . I personally delivered our bills & report?

I agree with my colleagues. In an injury case, medical records are necessary for proper analysis and resolution of the case. They are essential. ...

My colleagues have given you some prescient advice. I will add this as a practical piece of advice. A lawsuit must go to trial within 5 years of...

It sounds like you have a "hybrid" type of fee arrangement, part hourly and part contingency. The higher hourly rate is to protect the attorney if...

Can I sue a lawyer for advising me to sign a settlement agreement in favor of his client, when I had no legal council?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. The opposing attorney was just that, opposing. It was his job to get the best deal for his client, not for you. In...

Can i get the restvof my settlemen check after the lawyers are paid and pay the medical bills myself?

You have to think of your medical liens as a check you wrote but has not been cashed yet. They do have to be paid. You are much better off...

How to get my attorney to release funds to defendants who were awarded costs in a personal injury jury trial where I lost?

You need to look at your retainer/engagement agreement on how costs and fees are handled. Generally, contingency fees come "off the top" before...

Your attorney owes you a right to provide competent representation and communicate. I've never heard of a firm that limit their clients to only...