Here is a handy checklist of basic questions to ask before you hire a lawyer:
# What is your experience in this field?
# Have you handled matters like mine?
# What are the possible outcomes of my case?
# What are my alternatives in resolving the matter?
# Approximately how long will it take to resolve?
# Do you recommend mediation or arbitration?
# What are your rates and how often will you bill me?
# What is a ballpark figure for the total bill, including fees and expenses?
# How will you keep me informed of progress?
# What kind of approach will you take to resolve the matter - aggressive and unyielding, or will you be more inclined to reach a reasonable settlement?
# Who else in the office will be working on my case?
# Can junior attorneys or paralegals in the office handle some of the substantive legal work at a lower rate?
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Follow-up RSS Comments Feed or Leave a TrackbackI have a brother that has a 25 year sentence and i want to get him a time cut.
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I HAVE PLACED A BIB ON JULY 9, 2008 ON A FORCLOSED HOME IN LINDEN, NJ FOR $220,000. THE OWNERS OR TENANTS ARE STILL IN THE HOME. I HAVE NOT RECIEVED AN ANSWER WHETHER THE BANK WILL ACCEPT MY BID OR NOT.
CAN I LEGALLY LOOK FOR ANOTHER HOME AND PLACE A BID?
Generally speaking:
In civil court, as long as I can prove “arising out of” can I continue to purse a civil case years later. Regarding a Civil Court Case arising out of a Workers Compensation Case,by law
-Correction ***Fired attorney after 4 wks.***
I was Stopped at a traffic light, so was the car directly behind me. We were rearended by a third car at 35mph on 2/19/08 in Florida.My car was totaled,I had my two children in the car 7 and 3 years old. I had no insurance coverage. I had hired an attorney and never was able to speak to the attorney about my case, after FOUR WEEKS I subsequently fired him and hired an new attorney. The new attorney has just settled my case and informed me that the old one has filed a $1000.lein against my $10,000 settlement award.My new attorney advised me,AFTER I endorsed everything that I have 4500.00 in Chiro fees(but 17 visits = $2994.00 according to the summary of charges FROM the Chiropractors office) and $3300.00(1/3 for 2nd attorneyin fees) ..The same chiropractor was used by both attorneys and I never switched, 17 visits total between the two! I feel like a victim all over again,my children and I will receive $1200. Although I lost six months wages… What can I do? IS THIS LEGAL?-PLEASE HELP!!
I was assaulted by a police officer and wish to file a civil case. Is there anyone that will help me?
I am currently unemployed,heading to divorce have 1 son want 1/2 phys $jnt cust,may “buy” out wife to have home for son $ I, Home IN need of repairs. how will these issues affect child cust,keeping or selling home,its “value”,& how to remain both responsable in paying for repairs & or selling,please respond with pro&con suggestions if possible.
We recently found out that someone in our community is writing letter to the Police Depart saying we drink & drive all the time. They gave the police our license plate numbers. Those numbers, color of our vehicles and our names were posted on the Deparment Board so they could be on the look out for us. We understand there are at least 6 anonymous letters received. Were told they were destroyed, but we now have a copy of one. Is this harrassment? profiling? what legal recourse do we have?
I got married in 1990 and seperated from him 2 years later and never divorced and I want to divorce him now, our daughter is grown I want to start divorce proceedings, approximately how long will this take? we don’t have any shared property or belongings between us, I moved away back then and never stayed in touch with him for the safety of myself and daughter because of domestic abuse I don’t have a lot of money to spend on a divorce, is this something I can do on my own and if so where do I start?
In Michigan do they have a way to set child support at an indefinite rate? Where the rate can never be altered or changed? As long as the paying party is sticking to the guidleines of the agreement? Also,if you already have legal physical joint cutsody can your child support be $0 and make that indefinite? This case has no rearages and late fees currently,
and he pays the assigned child support fee. He also has joint custody.
If my husband walked out on me and our 2 yr old last week and I want to move to another state where my parents are so they can help me…get on my feet..( I haven’t worked the entire marriage and have no education) Can I move or do i need to wait until separation papers are filed?
What are possibilities for a foreign citizen person who came to the U.S. and applied for Asylum Status then went back to his country to apply for a Green Card through his son. In addition, his security name check was denied once for applying a Green Card?
MY HUSBAND ABANDON ME AND MY TWO CHILDREN FROM A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE.AND,WE HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TOGETHER.AND,WE WERE MARRIED FOR FOUR YEARS.I WOULD LIKE TO GET A DIVORCE, AND GET CUSTODY OF OUR THREE YEAR OLD.I CAN NOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY.AND,I WAS ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.AND,MY HUSBAND HAS VIOLATED MY VISITATIONS BY TAKING OUR DAUGHTER TO ANOTHER STATE.AND,I HAVE NO CLUE WHERE THEY ARE.AND, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY DAUGHTER’S WELFARE.PLEASE,HELP ME WITH SOME ADVICE ON WHAT I COULD DO AND, SAVE MY DAUGHTER. THANK YOU
I was bent down at work and a superviser came behind me and started to move in a sexual motion and brush up aginst me and made a comment saying i will send you home with something nice for the hoildays while tree other guys were laughing. i was sexualy abused when i was younger and this deeply hurts me to the point iam scared to work i feel angry and abused serverly i filed a complaint and i want to file a lawsuite how do i do so? and can i sue?
what do i do
will this stand up in court
do i need to contact any one else other then fileing a complaint with my employer.
can you help me
will i be fierd
my boyfriend got lifted on new year and he broke his bail condition and his curfew what will happen to him?
A TWO YEAR OLD [DRUGCASE]CAME UP WHILE THAT PERSON WAS IN PRISON&JAIL THEN RIGHT WHEN THAT PERSON ABOUT TO GET OUT THE CASE COME UP,THEN GET DISMISS. MY QUESTION IS DO THE 180 DAY RULE COME IN EFFECT? OR LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
ALSO DO HE HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE CASE COMING BACK UP.?
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