You are correct, it has the indices of a scam. Whenever one is unsure, give no information, demand proof in writing (do not give your...

Check their appeal rules. If that is not successful, look into a court challenge (usually indicated in the private company’s rules and regulations).

Look into a motion to set aside the judgment for failure to lawfully serve the lawsuit. Many cities or counties have legal aid or other...

Yes it may be a scam. Whenever one is unsure, give no information, demand proof in writing (do not give your address or other information),...

Consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys. File a motion or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to do so could...

It is not technically a violation of the rule of sleeping with clients but it does create serious issues of conflict. It could be both an ethical...

Ethically, yes. As long as there are no local rules for referees that would prohibit this. ————-

It appears from what you say that they missed the very basics of the case. An expert attorney in that area of law would need to review the case to...

Yes it could be legal malpractice. Malpractice means that the lawyer violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another...

It could be malpractice. But, criminal case legal malpractice cases have strict requirements. Consult with experienced legal malpractice...