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Can an Attorney Be Additional Payee on a Settlement Check?
My lawyer tried to get the escrow company to put his name as an additional payee on my settlement check. They refused. He had not talked to me about it, and we had no prior agreement to do this. He had not given me a written fee agreement. He had said he would give me a good deal, and I was like family. Would his attempt to add his name be considered unethical for a lawyer...
06/17/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: California | #25054How Can a Veteran Get Free Legal Aid in Society?
I am a disablled American Veteran rated at 70 percent by the VA. I live on a fixed compensation. I worry I may need legal assistance but not be able to afford it. Are there any legal aid organizations that help vets in my situation?
05/15/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: California | #24836How Do I Request a New Public Defender if Mine is Ignoring My Case?
If the state gives you a pro bono attorney, in Arizona, in a criminal matter, facing serious charges and a trial, and the pro bono attorney hasn't ever went to see you or talk to you about your case, or hasn't done anything to help you , in a four month period of time, and you have both a pre trial and trial date in the next two weeks and never even have had a plea offered, ...
05/03/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Arizona | #24771What Can I Do if the Attorney Won't Settle My Case?
You helped me before and I was wondering if you would help me again (of course, I will pay you). My husband was injured at work in 2002 and 2003. He went to several hearings, each attorney's side bitterly fighting and this went on until 2010. In May of 2010 I won the arbitration award for my husband (his employer also had what is called a disability/retirement plan). He was ...
04/15/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Maryland | #24652Is an Attorney Not Licensed in the State Allowed to Argue in Bankruptcy Court?
I have a foreclosure in New Mexico. The Lender I counter sued declared Bankruptcy in Delaware. A Texas law firm hired a Wilmington firm to represent them in the case. The Texas Lawyer will be arguing my claim on Thur. which is based on New Mexico law. Since he is not licensed in New Mexico, can he legally agrue the the New Mexico law in the Delaware Federal BK Court? If he...
02/22/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Delaware | #24269How Do I Fire My Attorney?
An attorney had me sign a Substitution of Attorney - Civil (without Court Order) form to negotiate with a doctor on some charges. I NO longer want her to represent me on this matter, or any other. What do I need to do to cancel the Substitution of Attorney? Do I need to send another form to her office? If so, what form? Thanks
02/18/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: California | #24252What is a Retainer Fee?
suppose someone breaks into a house and assualts the occupant,then goes to their attot oney and tells what they did before the police find out. what is this counsel called, what is the name of this counsel? is it retainer fee?
02/05/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Arkansas | #24157Can I prepare legal documents for others if I am not an attorney in Ohio?
Can a 'Document Preparer or paralegal working as a document preparer', (type) prepare the paperwork and documents for a individual acting as their own attorney, for divorce, child custody, etc., as long as the document preparer give absolutely 'no' legal advice.If so, is there any code number or such to support your answer.
01/20/2011 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Ohio | #24041Is it Legal Malpractice for a Lawyer to Miss a Hearing in Court?
I have a friend that is going thru a divorce. Him and his wife first where going to be very friendly about the whole thing and went to a lawyer together decided how everything was going to be divided til the wife started pulling somethings. Then he went and got a lawyer for himself. His lawyer told him he should have done this from the beginning and he would take care of everyt...
12/31/2010 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Michigan | #23911How Do I Find Free Legal Help in Oregon?
My grandson in Oregon went through life altering cancer two years ago. His wife and he have been separated since shortly after the cancer operation. They are now seeking a divorce. She can afford an attorney, he cannot. How can he locate an attorney to do pro Bono assistance or minimal financial assistance? Thanks for your follow through.
11/10/2010 | Category: Courts » Attorneys | State: Idaho | #23608