Can an attorney be disbarred if they have been convicted of felony burgulary

I agree, the key is convicted. If the attorney were actually convicted of burglary, the Bar might impose a harsh punishment up to an including...

My case was litigated..This lawyer also charged me for searching the law? Isn't this part of the 40% fee?

Without knowing the ins and outs of your situation, I can only speak generally. Pedsonally, I would also object unless the research fee can be...

What level of communication should I expect between my court appointed Public Defenders when there's 2 related cases?

I would not assume that the attorneys would automatically work together. I think you will need to give them instructions to cooperate if the cases...

Unlicensed Practices of Law

Hmm, I would not presume to question the wisdom of the Florida Bar but if all you did was help type up documents and the like, it would not be ULP...

Lawyers should keep clients privacy

Generally speaking you have nothing to worry about as attorneys are bound by attorney-client confidentialty. To set your mind at ease you may want...

What are my rights if my attorney (with whom I had an affair) misguided me concerning bankruptcy and car accident?

It is never a good idea for an attorney to have an affair with a client and in some states like California there is now an ethics rule dealing with...

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While ethics rules vary from state to state, it is a general constant that attorneys are prohibited from overcharging or other unethical billing...

Can i file charges against my attorney for ethics vioations

You may also want to have a consultation with an attorney specializing in malpractice as this sounds like a very serious situation.

Are we responsible for paying these attorney fees?

I presume you have a written fee agreement. I suggest you go through it with another attorney to see if it covers this sort of situation. I would...

Can my attorney withhold my judgment money in lieu of professional fees

I would suggest contacting the California Bar Association if the matter is still unresolved.