A gift is not revocable unless made for consideration and the consideration failed. For example, in some states a gift of an engagement ring must...

Yes you can sue. Even a signed waiver might not be sufficient to prevent liability for their neglect.

You can be required to go to a designated location to review the transcript. See CCP 2025.520 “(e) The deposition officer shall indicate on the...

Yes. You have both a negligence and battery claim.

Have an attorney Contact the presiding judge.

The new attorney should attempt to negotiate the percentage of the fee. The old attorney would have reason to do so as with no new attorney, he/she...

There are several issues. Where an attorney will be a fact issue, the attorney might be excluded as counsel, at least for trial. As to the...

See about hiring a new attorney first, before replacing the attorney.

Absolutely not. This would be considered unethical conduct.

Once the handling of all the liens and other final issues are resolved, the attorney must remit the balance to you.