Statue of Limitations

The statute of limitations for filing a legal malpractice case against a lawyer does indeed vary from State to State. There are also "tolling"...

Atty pd 10k but did not file appeal.

I concur. Do not hesitate: file a disciplinary complaint against the attorney, through the State Bar Association in Pennsylvania (assuming that...

In most States, a lawyer may not ignore a medical provider's lien against the client's tort recovery. The lawyer does so at the lawyer's peril. ...

Retainer Fee

It would be helpful for you to clarify your question. A retainer is usually an amount that the attorney deposits into the attorney's client trust...

Is it ethical, legal or standard practice for attorneys to increase their fees while defending a client in a lawsuit?

I respectfully disagree with the prior response. Although the ethics rules in Georgia may vary from those of other States, the general rule is...

Do you think you get equal representation with a court appointed attny as you would if you were paying for one on your own?

The simple answer is "yes." You CAN receive equal representation with a court appointed attorney as a private attorney, but whether you do will...

Is it ethical for a lawyer to accept retainer from the victim to defend the perpertrator?

Supplement the two earlier responses: Rule 1.8(f) of the Rules of Professional Conduct ("RPC") prohibit an attorney from accepting compensation...

Ethics and Possible Conflict of Interest

You have not provided sufficient facts to provide a definitive answer. For example, it could be that the 2nd attorney could not achieve a better...

Is it Ok NOT to have a transcript of a trial?

It is not common; however, your question raises other questions. Having previously practiced in Louisiana for many years, most court reporters...

For negligence and liability, can you send a demand to the defendent and the defendent's insurance concurrently?

The simple answer to your initial question is "yes." However, you should not need to personally notify the defendant's insurer; the insurance...