Lawyer-client privilege ( legal professional privilege (LPP)) during and after consult? and for how long?
It applies forever. Depending on the nature of the consultation, it may prevent the attorney from being hired by the opposing party.
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It applies forever. Depending on the nature of the consultation, it may prevent the attorney from being hired by the opposing party.
Without an executed fee agreement, the attorney is limited to a reasonable fee which may be much less than a normal contingent fee.
You may have a malpractice case if this cannot be worked out by, for example, acceptance of a copy.
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You can always make an offer. With the large amount at issue, consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys.
It would be best to find a new attorney before firing the current attorney.
Ask the Court for additional time to find a new attorney.
You should follow your lawyers advice. If you are not sure, best to appear.
It depends on the type of harassment. Words posted on the internet are often not something which can be legally prevented. If on a particular...
You can lose a case due to dismissal based on suing a party who is not legally responsible. You can brief the court on motion to show why they are...