Civil Court...Do they have court appointed attorneys in Civil Court?

No. You are only entitled to a court appointed attorney in criminal court, not civil. If this involves back child support, you may want to discuss...

How soon can my landlord evict me?

If you do not have a lease, and have never had one, then it appears you have a month-to-month tenancy. In the absense of a lease, the default...

About a wreck

If you were not at fault in the wreck you can make a claim on the other driver's insurance policy for personal injury and property damage. In a...

Is a juror allowed to ask for more information to make a decision?

If you are selected to serve on the jury, you must render your verdict based on the evidence actually presented and the law as the judge instructs...

We retained an attorney on a contingency basis not long ago.

You, as the client, can terminate your attorney any time you like. As for fees and expenses, you need to check your contract with the attorney....

The cost of hiring an attorney will depend on the attorney, and the work you want done. Most attorneys charge either an hourly rate, or a flat fee...

Am I suppose to get a letter that says how all my settlement was distributed?

Yes to both of your questions. You should have received one, and if you did not you should ask for one.

The contract should lay out what the fee is if its an hourly basis, and how that fee is billed for partial hours. There may be a minimum billing....

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What constitutes fraud or abuse for a practicing lawyer? Ethics?

If you believe your attorney has violated some professional responsibility he owes to you, then contact the North Carolina State Bar. If the...

"fundamental injury to client"?

If you cannot find a new attorney in your particular area, expand your search and be persistent. A mistrial results from some conduct at a trial....