Is it standard practice for an attorney who is padding my bill to charge me almost $700 to review my bill and draft a response?

The attorney may not bill for work on the bill. Except in unusual circumstances.

Who has more authority in the courtroom, the presiding judge or the hon. judge??

Whoever handled your trial or hearing is responsible for that decision.

My lawyer previously represented my son in a case against the school, can he now represent me in a divorce against his mom?

He may be unwilling to represent you as he represented your wife as the guardian of your son. He would be excluded from representing you know if...

Can I sue for legal malpractice?

Yes, you may have a "legalMal" case or a fee dispute case. Have you now hired another family law attorney to have ithe divorce properly completed?

Philippine law firm has office in San Diego incompetent, corrupt and ripoff. .I want to know the appropriate agency to complaint

It is no, per se, malpractice to use out of country lawyers to do tasks on a case. It depends on what the out of country lawyers did and how the...

Do I have a case?

Yes you have a potential Medical Malpractice case. It needs to be confirmed with another doctor that what your doctor did was "below the standard...

Do I have a malpractice case for my mothers death, if so, I don't have the money for an attorney?

This case points out the horrible state of medical malpractice law in California. With the cap on pain and suffering damages, unless there are...

If you heard your pet scream, it might be enough to get pain and suffering damages/emotional distress.

I feel like the victim of medical malpractice!

I don't see a lawsuit but get a new doctor.

My mom was misdiagnosed and given the wrong medication at a hospital, does she have a case?

What permanent effects is she going to have from the malpractice. The laws favor doctors and there have to be significant damages for most...