A lawyer is required to give a client a copy of a retainer agreement. If s/he refuses, contact the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the...

My daughter has my last name w her faters name add to make it hyphenated i want to remove his name he has no visitaion nothing ?

Reposting to Family, as this is in no way about Litigation.

II caulfnt go to court and my legal aid lawyer signed a stipulation without my signature and without my consent until she went

Reposting to Landlord & Tenant for more precise responses.

How long do I have to turn in my briefs as poor person motion?

Question is unclear on many levels. First, are in the Second Circuit or the N.Y. Court of Appeals? Second, have you already been granted poor...

What happens after the the defense files an appeal on their denied summary judgement regarding a government entity ?

The government may have an automatic stay of all proceedings pursuant to CPLR 5519(a)(1). They file their brief and record, you file your brief,...

What is the best way to go for my husband a pardon or clemency and what is the best way to go about it ?

Reposting to Criminal Defense. Clemency is rare, and a pardon even more rare. Perhaps you can explain why the sentence was so steep for what you...

Am I going to prison Recently I stole from Tjmaxx in New York ?

Two misdemeanors don't set you up for a felony so, no, you are not facing prison, although jail is a possibility. Get an attorney right away--you...

Is there a response allowed for a Motion to Bill Costs in Fed Court?

You can posit legitimate objections to the costs, most of which are statutorily authorized, but the facts of the case are no longer on the table.

Can a Statute of Limitation be Extended?

Unless you and the case qualify for the one of the tolling provisions in CPLR Art. 2, the answer is no. Reposting to Litigation.

Will I pay my lawyer a percentage of my suit for this case?

It all depends on what the retainer says, although this does not appear to be the sort of case handled on a contingency basis.