I want to fire my lawyer and drop the case that was filed.

I agree with my colleagues that you'll want a second opinion from other counsel.

You are entitled to an accounting. Demand one in writing and escalate with the State Bar of California if necessary.

Are their any pro bono lawyers that can assit with suing a bussness for raceism

With whom did you file the complaint?

Can a mediator begin mediation/ask me questions without my attorney present

The behavior you are observing may be because others are noticing that the defendant is judgment proof. If that's the case, many would cut their...

MIS-USE OF RETAINER

The $8,000, once earned, can be spent however the attorney pleases. The fee agreement may have you responsible for costs. As to sexual advances...

Your attorney, to protect the attorney client privilege, may ask you to sign an authorization to release your file to your agent under your direction.

The general rule is that attorney client privilege survives termination of the attorney client relationship. Also, generally, only you can waive...

You can utilize the fee arbitration process but keep in mind it is a "fee" dispute process, not so much focused on the "merits" of the case or...

Technically, timing may not matter since the Boards can always look under the conviction or even expungement for the facts of the matter. The...

If, for no apparent reason, my attorney fails to return my emails and phone calls, what is my recourse?

Generally, you'll want to check your mailbox and see if you've received any correspondence. If not, you should probably call until you can find...