Do people/other lawyers generally respect women lawyers?

No...a lawyer's reputation is more important then their gender.

Me and my son were hit by car of an off duty fireman...

Ask you current attorney for jury verdicts on cases that are similar to yours. That way you have an independent evaluation of your damages. I know...

How can we get local legal advice/ representation regarding personal injury

Sometimes there is no communication because the attorney is still in the process of collecting information. In this case it might take a while to...

How to calculate auto accident bodily injury compensation

The damage to the car is a separate limit then what we refer to as bodily injury limits. Your insurance under your collision coverage will pay for...

I would hire an attorney. Very few policies would cover a 4 million dollar loss. You need to make sure you know all the applicable policy limits...

Would it be a reasonable settlement to file a lawsuit for a dog bite?

You need to consider your damages (medical bills and loss of wages, both past and future [perhaps there is scaring you could revise[) and how bad...

If you can't get a hold of the claims adjuster you need to keep calling and contact his supervisor. I would gather your medical records, medical...

Elderly man bumped by grocery stock boy and fell. Brain hemorrhage and fractured neck. Should I hire a lawyer?

Yes...an attorney will be needed to preserve evidence and file a Complaint immediately. If your Grandfather passes before a settlement is reached...

Is it ethical for an attorney to verbally request more than 1/3 of monies when a contract has been signed for 1/3?

The attorney is also entitled to the costs that he or she advanced. Perhaps that is the difference?

How much money I will get for my slip and fall case?

Slip and fall cases are hard. Just because you fell somewhere does not establish that the property owner is responsible. You have to prove they...