Attorney questions and answers

What charecteristics should I look for in a good paralegal? I’m filing chapter 7 and I need a good paralegal.

I live in the Los Angeles area. Does anyone out there know of a good paralegal specializing in bankruptcies who could help me out? I’m not sure why you would want a paralegal. A paralegal is technically an attorney’s.

What decisions must an in-house attorney make after their company is sued, but before a trial team is hired?

I want to know as much as possible about initial lawsuit decision making within corporations. What are the basic obligations of an in-house corporate ligation attorney? How do they assess the risks associated with a given lawsuit prior to discovery?.

What do you do when a lawyer dumps you for questioning the bill?

My divorce was final Sept last year. The bill came in the mail. Next came a letter from the state attorney general stating the division of property order was rejected because my lawyer used the wrong form. I sent a letter objecting to the invoice to.

What does ‘pursuant to’ mean?

In reference to a paragraph in a contract written by an attorney addressing how real estate commissions were to be paid, the attorney said the commission shall be paid by the Seller on the first ,250,000.00 of the Purchase Price pursuant to a separate agreement with the Seller. ??djective 1. proceeding after; following (usually.

What does the grant letter of administration means?

Its what my attorney wants from me,its something to do with my uncle’s will,he passed away and in order for me to get his will,his attorney needs some documents from me and so he told me that i need to get a grant letter of administration or something about The Administration.

What happens at a disposition hearing in a criminal case?

you mean deposition? This is when either the prosecutor or defense attorney asks a witness or the person charged questions about what happened. Everything said is on record and is used as evidence in the case. – Dispostion is usually used in civil matters/child protection courts. This is.

What happens if your ill parent will not sign the Power of Attorney form?

Unfortunately, my mum is showing strong signs of dementia. In order to provide for her future, we were hoping that she would sign the enduring power of attorney form. As she lives on her own, we are worried that she will find it difficult to.

What happens when someone refuses to comply with a subpoena?

What are the normal consequences? (.if there are any) If the subpoena is signed by an attorney only, a motion will be made for an order to compel. You will be ordered to comply with the subpoena and likely to pay the costs of making the motion as well..

What if someone shoots at a burglar in their house, but the bullet goes thru the wall and kills the neighbor?

Are they liable? Not to sound like an attorney, but the answer does depend on the intent and motives of the shooter. In most states, a homeowner has a duty to retreat even before he can use deadly.

What if the harasser is an attorney in a law firm?

my daughter works in a law firm and get harrassed everyday by this one attorney.yesterday he held a file in his hands while insisting that something was missing out of it but refused to let her see the file to review before she could answer him. he just.

What is a binding arbitration?

My daughter was in a car accident almost 2 years ago, she was a passenger in her friends car. The person who hit them was found at fault however for him it was a fatal accident. My daughter just received a letter from her attorney advising the man’s insurance co. would like to hold.

What is a medical agent? and what are legal aspects of appointing a medical agent?

To make medical decisions and sign consent forms when you cannot do so for yourself. A ‘medical power of attorney’ if you will. The person that acts on your behalf – your husband, children, siblings – should not be a professional who is.

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a document that evidences the creation of a relationship between two people who are designated as the ‘principal’ and the ‘agent’. The principal designates the agent in the document, and the agent is authorized to act on the principal’s behalf–to stand in the shoes of the principal–for.

What is an executor of an estate?

While an executor is responsible for ensuring the clauses in the decedent’s will are carried out, they are also responsible for ensuring that the estate is properly handled and settled with respect to taxes and required filings. Generally, an executor will hire an attorney to assist him or her (referred to.

What is Power of Attorney?

we live in tennessee and my girlfriend and i are in a same sex relationship. we are raising a child together who is one month old now. what rights if any would i have regarding the child if she was to give me general power of attorney? the bioloigical father of the child has.

What is the average hourly fee for an attorney in Los Angeles?

Is 0/hr high for a wrongful termination case? Where can I find this information online? It doesn’t matter where you are 0 is way high. Senior VP for a major company charged with securities fraud well that would be about right. A divorce with say 50 million.

What is the difference between a general power of attorney and special power of attorney?

A general power of attorney means you can pretty much sign for the other person for anything. A specific power of attorney limits that power to specific issues, such as for a real-estate purchase or medical decisions. – A general power attorney gives.

What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney?

There is no difference. Some people just prefer one name over the other. – No difference: regardless of what you call them, they’re cretins that contribute nothing worthwhile to our society. -RKO- 04/17/07 – Those are just two names for the same thing. – Well they are the.

What is the difference between ethics and morals?

Ethics are connected to a set of legal principals. Whereas morals are tied to social laws and concepts. Example: An attorney can be sanctioned for ethical lapses. A person with a morals does not behave in such a manner. – Ethics is near London, dont know where Morals is. -.

What is the Miranda admonishment?

The Miranda warning includes the following rights: 1. The right to remain silent; (anything the suspect says can be used against him/her; 2. The right to an attorney and to have the attorney present during questioning; 3. The right to appointed counsel if cannot afford an attorney; and 4. With that understanding of.

What is the most effective way to get an attorney to represent a plaintiff ‘pro bono’?

i am not trying to be flippant to your answer, since i hear this question so many times over. pro bono work is available in death penalty cases and some high profile civil rights violations. so to answer your question, there simply.

What is the procedure of defensive asylum in sixth circuit?

after taken fingerprints what next? http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/efoia/newudms/.attorney http://www.berdklauss.com/?page_id=14. – Do NOT go to court without an attorney!! Your chance of receiving asylum without an attorney is about 1 in 40. Send me an email: mtp@mail.utexas.edu . I am a law student and have represented.

What is the proper procedure in securing an attorney for slaunder issues?

names and contact numbers for reference We can’t answer this unless we know where you are. In my state, you can call the state bar office for referrals. – Slander is a hard thing to prove in court. Make sure you have your proof before you start..

What is the statute of limitations for a felony in utah?

Depends on the felony. Why? What did you do? – Yeah.Why? What are you planning to do? – http://www.justice.state.ut.us/.attorney – This is a question that is best put before an attorney. I would suggest contacting a criminal attorney in your area and asking him/her..

What is the web site i can print free legal forms?

i need to print a child support contempt form http://www.legalzoom.com/attorney Reviews of ‘e-lawyering’ sites: http://online-legal-forms-review.toptenr. – there is no such site. you can preview forms for free, but all cost money. have your attorney do the form to ensure it is filled.

What kind of a lawsuit can a person bring against the DA or The court for an injustice case?

Charging someone for a crime under penal code P.C. 290 because the district attorney mentioned ‘Well he thought of it’ What kind of a lawsuit can this person bring up against the district attorney’s office, and also against that court.

What kind of lawyer do I need to evict a tenant?

I need to hire a lawyer to evict a tenant for non payemnt of rent. What kind of lawyer do I need? Do I need a real estate lawyer? what’s the average fee to process the case? Thanks There is a specialized attorney that specializes in this type.

What must be included in an opening statement for a trial?

I have to write an opening statement for a mock trial. I was wondering what I have to include in it.

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