Is there a law of ethics that prevents an attorney from taking 70 percent of your settlement for his fees and expenses?

It is possible for liens and a Medicare set aside (MSA) to eat up a large chunk of your settlement. If you are going to need ongoing future...

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Is a defendant entitled to all information they request.

If its a speeding ticket, I would ask for the maintenance/calibration records of the device used.

Do a lot of lawyers lie to their clients?

As Mr. Sinclair aptly states, it all depends upon what you mean by "lie." A misstatement of fact due to an error on your lawyer's part may amount...

Is the insurance company offering me enough money?

If you have to ask this question, the answer is NO. Hire a lawyer. Those who are represented get, on average, between 200-400% more money than...

Does our opposing party have a right to have their motion heard in the same hearing?

This may help you, it may not. A motion for summary judgment may sometimes be served in lieu of an answer. This is done when the defendant...

What can you do if a prosecutor is behaving professionally told judge to order officer to go through my purse at juviniles trial

This seems like a list of grievances you have about what your ex is doing in court, but I can't really tell from the way it is presented. Stream...

Is this money entitled to me?

Recent case law dictates that non ERISA plans do not have a right of subrogation in New York. You need to find out if your plan is an ERISA plan.

Do I Have to Try and Settle First Before Filing a Lawsuit?

As everybody has said, there's no requirement that you try to settle at any stage of litigation. However, you will increase your yield by 2-400%...

I HAVE AN ATTORNEY. The reason I'm all these questions is because I don't know if he's doing the.correct thing.

I'm unclear about a couple of things. We're you in an accident? In what state? Why would you be making any statement to anybody if you are...

Employment law , Is a offer is thrown to you during litigation and nothing was said about relocation, Is it valid in court?

It sounds to me like settlement negotiations took place before, during or after depositions. During these negotiations he was offered a job on the...