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Can an attorney quit representing me for not paying on time. My attorney threatens to drop my case for being late lost job.
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Answered on August 09, 2013
Yes, in Louisiana an attorney can quit representing you if you fail to pay her on time.
Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(b)(5)...
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What is considered Lawyer/client conflict of interest?
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Answered on August 09, 2013
There are many ways for a conflict of interest to arise for an attorney, but for your purposes, I think the conflict of interest you're asking...
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Lawyers fee after withdrawal from a agreement
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Answered on August 09, 2013
I am extremely sorry this happened to you. I am confused why you would suggest that he pay your medical expenses and lawyer fees. I can understand...
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Manager told me I am not covered under fmla for a parent with a disease involving the need for constant care. HR was aware.
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Answered on August 08, 2013
More facts are needed to answer conclusively.
It is illegal to interfere with (deny) or discourage an employee's exercise of his or her right...
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Can my employer reduce my hours to part-time work ,without me consenting, so my benefits and sick days would be taken from me?
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Answered on August 08, 2013
Unfortunately, the employer is within its rights to reduce your hours and even your pay, so long as they let you know beforehand and give you an...
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How do I address a possible conflict of interest if a lawyer represented me before.
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Answered on August 08, 2013
The short answer is no, there is no conflict of interest in this case. Although the lawyer "knows all [your] business" as it were, what he knows...
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Lawyers fee after withdrawal from a agreement
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Answered on August 08, 2013
Your question is extremely confusing and I'm not sure I understand everything that's going on.
Are there two lawyers here or just one? If...
Is it ethical for an attorney to give vague answers as this?
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Answered on August 08, 2013
Without more facts, there are too many variables to say whether your attorney fell short of an ethical duty. When you hired your attorney, both of...
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CA attorney ethics: Personal Injury. Is it ethical violation for atty to turn over money to clients when Meds not perfected lien
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Answered on August 08, 2013
Yes, the attorney here has an ethical duty to serve as a fiduciary of the hospital and watch over the amount of the lien. However, the attorney is...
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(blackballing?) Employment reference violation? I resigned, I was not terminated.
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Answered on August 08, 2013
I agree with the other attorneys who have answered you that you do not have a claim against your former employer. While people who were fired are...
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