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Consult with experienced personal attorneys in the state where this occurred to review the facts to see if liability can be established. Use the...

You can attempt to get an attorney to advance costs. Consult with other attorneys before firing your attorney to make certain you have a...

You may have a case of you can prove racial discrimination. The amount that can be recovered may be minimal. Consult with experienced attorneys in...

You can file a lawsuit for the harm caused, including emotional distress.

Lie, no, be sick yes. Put your questions to your attorney in writing. If you are not comfortable with your attorney, consider consulting with...

They can refuse to talk to anyone but you, though they are allowed to talk to someone you appoint. Consider putting your settlement negotiations...

Then you must hire and pay for a private attorney.

Yes, they must be reasonable and for the work done. You can challenge the fees.

Demand, in writing, that he sign the check, or a power of attorney.