Is it responsibility of an attorney or client for non-appearance at court (unintentionally)?
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Answered on December 15, 2021
You are correct.
Your attorney should submit his or her hn declaration stating the fault was the attorney's office and or miscommunication.
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Opposing counsel admitted on the record to having conversations in confidence without myself being present I am acting for mysel
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Answered on December 15, 2021
Yes, that is improper conduct. You may want to contact the chief judge or judicial council. But, be aware, that such complaints can get around...
My attorney filedfor early termination 10/16 with court. Now 12/09 and nothing in the court why so long for no progress
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Answered on December 15, 2021
You need to ask your attorney.
In some Courts it can take a long time to get responses.
Is this considered unethical behavior?
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Answered on December 15, 2021
It is improper and you can report. The issue is it would be hard to prove.
How do I continue my case when my attorney quit representing me after mediation?
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Answered on December 15, 2021
Hire a new attorney.
A new attorney may do a better job and answer the "flaws" in the case.
How can they suspend my license if it wasnt my fault?
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Answered on December 15, 2021
You will have to fight as to whose fault it was.
In some states your license can be taken if you are in an accident, with no insurance, without...
My husband is being sued by an LLC, LVNY Funding for an assigned claim from sterling jewelers(Kay jewelers). What can we do?
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Answered on December 15, 2021
If he does not hire an attorney or otherwise answer the complaint, a default judgment will be entered against him.
Contact attorney who state...
Can I sell a car that is still being paid off and in my brother's name yet he refuses to finish paying it off?
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Answered on December 15, 2021
No. But if they continue to own the car subject to a sale contract, that may work. They remain responsible for the full debt.
Was this lawyer's actions unethical? Does it warrant a subpoena or report to the Bar?
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Answered on December 11, 2021
You need to hire a lawyer. You may have been scammed or defrauded.
Can you file a grievance or legal malpractice case against your lawyer after signing a settlement statement?
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Answered on December 11, 2021
If you may file legal malpractice case, discuss it, first, with the attorney you hire on the legal malpractice case.