Does a lawyer have to sign retainer with client for it to valid?

The title of your question and the text are quite different. Usually, all parties to an agreement should sign it for it to be valid. The lawyer...

I would advise you to go ahead and file for arbitration. Read the clause and see if a provider is listed. If not, although I have not read the...

Employer declined mediation

It depends on the dispute resolution clause in your contract or the arbitration agreement you signed if you do not have a complete employment...

I don't have agreement signed by attorney only my signature?

In most instances your signature is all that is needed. Only certain kinds of agreements need the attorney to be a co-signatory, indicating her or...

It sounds like the grandparents are not following the agreement and unfortunately your recourse may be an enforcement action rather than cancelling...

I cannot imagine why you could not bring your sister to mediation. She will be bound by the same rules of confidentiality and privilege as anyone...

Is filing a lawsuit the only way to satisfy the statute of limitations?

It is very unlikely mediation will allow you to avoid a statute of limitations deadline unless you don't settle at mediation and get a stipulation...

Yes, you can still settle the case if you and the adverse party can come to an agreement. It is likely that the opposing lawyer is not satisfied...

You can check the arbitration clause to see what provider is named. If none is named or several alternative providers such as the American...

I agree that the first step is to check the rules of the provider if the arbitration was conducted in the private sector through an organization ...