Archive for November, 2008

How can I find an attorney who works on a contingency basis?

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

lraye07 asked: I need a California attorney who will take a possible police brutality case, in a criminal and civil proceeding. What questions do I ask? Where do I look?Roland

How do I get a business attorney job after graduation?

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

mr_law_jersey asked: I graduated from Rutgers Law this year. I was a night student, worked as a litigation paralegal for two years at a 225 attorney firm, have good grades, was on the main journal, published an article in the journal. I was a finance major in undergrad ...

My attorney abscounded with all the proceeds from a court ordered settlement. How do I get my money?

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

robinson b asked: First of all I live in the state of Arizona. The court ordered settlement was for approx. $94,000 I was to receive about $73,000 my attorney the balance of approx $21,000. I endorsed the back of a joint check made out to us both. He was ...

How much does a first year Attorney Recruiter make?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

BG2008 asked: Hi all! This is my first question so be gentle;-) I am considering taking an attorney recruiter position with a legal staffing company and I was wondering if anyone had any idea what an "average" first year recruiter can expect to make in a large urban area. The compensation ...

What percentage does an Attorney receive when he settles my suit?

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

catwalker asked: In a (not my fault at all) car accident in Kentucky. How much of a percentage does an attorney normally collect? Is 35% of the gross if settled or 40% if suit is filed the norm? Plus court costs and other little things. It seems to ...

Is a minor allowed a court appointed attorney after marrying an adult?

Friday, November 7th, 2008

PENNY M asked: Minor has court date set and is appointed court appointed attorney. Prior to court date minor gets married to an adult. Is minor still entitled to court appointed attorney or does she now fall under different rules due to her husband being an adult?Paula

What should you do if your supervising attorney tells you to do something unethical?

Friday, November 7th, 2008

jennaferlynn85 asked: This is the question given to me... Your supervising attorney asks you to release to the press a letter from a third party to the press. The attorney says, "I'll finally get even by truely embarassing that S.O.B." What should you do? Please do not respond if you are not ...

power of attorney when selling a motorcycle?

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Aaron S asked: I have a motorcycle in Las Vegas which I am planning to sell next week. I am currently in Los Angeles. What steps do I need to take when it comes to power of attorney and having my friend signing the bill of sale for the bike ...

What happens to an attorney if negligence is found in a grievance complaint?

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Denise L asked: What happens to the attorney, will I get some sort of reimbursement for fees paid to the attorney, I have filed a grievance and the attorney was found neglible. What happens now? The attorney grievance committee said that my attorney was with out a doubt negligent. My attorney ...

Does durable power of attorney give me the right to quit claim my dying father’s home to myself and siblings?

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

ksmith517 asked: My father is dying and doesn't want to have his properties probated, yet he never set up a trust or quit claimed the properties to us children. I have durable power of attorney. Can I quit claim the house and land to me and my siblings, legally? This ...