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| health care power of attorney | 11/30/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I live in the state of North Carolina and am confused about the difference between having a medical ...
A: Patricia, It is extremely important for a patient to have a living will so that there is written ...
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| CA LAWYER CHARGING 40% IN WRONGFUL DEATH | 11/26/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I just signed a retainer for a wrongful death suit in Ca. According to this retainer, they are going ...
A: Joseph, There is no standard rate as this would be an anti-trust violation. Attorneys are free to ...
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| Paralegals & Uncontested Divorce Documents | 11/25/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: As a general rule, how do lawyers feel about paralegals preparing uncontested divorce documents? ...
A: Kee, I am only aware that Arizona is the first state that instituted a licensing board for document ...
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| Paralegals & Uncontested Divorce Documents | 11/25/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: As a general rule, how do lawyers feel about paralegals preparing uncontested divorce documents? ...
A: Kee, As a general rule, attorneys are against paralegals drafting any document unless it is under ...
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| health care power of attorney | 11/23/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I live in the state of North Carolina and am confused about the difference between having a medical ...
A: Patricia, Excellent question. A Medical Power of Attorney allows the person to make medical ...
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| Small Claims Court | 11/8/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I found out, through a friend, that a former landlord has filed a small claims suit against me. I ...
A: Amanda, I am not aware of any jurisdiction that allows for a lawsuit against a party that has not ...
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| defamation of character | 10/28/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: If I were to tell a company that they received covered up products instead of re-made new products ...
A: Janet, One can be sued for any reason at any time, however, the question is whether the company ...
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| Defamation of character | 9/27/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: Dr. Friedman, I recently worked for a company that "let me go for no reason" and "its not going to ...
A: Aaron, You can sue anyone for anything but I think you are really asking if you have a legitimate ...
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| prosecutorial ethics | 9/19/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: Is it ethical for a District Attorney to bring a case to trial after indictment when he knows that ...
A: Judi, I would assume the jurisdiction has something resembling a "good faith" provision that the ...
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| iresponsible lawyer | 9/15/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I have paid my lawyer $1000 to help get custody of my two children. There is an admitted sexual ...
A: Sharon, I suggest strongly that you appear. I also suggest you let the Court know that your ...
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| Car accident | 9/12/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: My son was in a car accident a few months ago and the cause of the accident was one of the ...
A: Judy, It depends on her age and your state laws. If she was over 18 when she signed the agreement, ...
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| Medical Ethics Question | 9/10/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: First off, let me say that I do not live in AZ, I live in FL. If you cannot advise me, please let ...
A: Kasey, I cannot provide you with legal advice. As a matter of general principle, it appears from ...
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| ethics, and the selling of life insurance | 9/10/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: A life insurance agent had me to do a test to see if I smoked. However,the brochure left behind ...
A: Susan, I do not give legal advice over the internet nor do I know where you live. Generally, it is ...
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| Quick Question | 8/25/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: A "jiffyLube" here in Las vegas, NV has detroyed our transmission, according to two ASE certified ...
A: Skyler, I suggest you contact the Better Business Bureau. I also suggest you contact Jiffy Lube's ...
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| Resume | 8/14/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I am in the process of lateraling to a new firm and recently discovered a mistake on my resume. In ...
A: Mark, I suggest you let your employer know exactly what you wrote. My Master's program also did ...
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| can you help me | 8/13/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I went to a business they said they were lawyers and completed legal work but have no lisence in ...
A: It is unethical and against the law to practice law without a license. I suggest you contact the ...
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| Honorable | 8/12/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: How do you refer to a judge? "Honorable Judge _____" or "Judge Honorable ______" And does this ...
A: Generally in the United States one addresses a judge as "Your Honor" or "Judge". Pleadings ...
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| Estate Administrators | 8/12/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: When are Estate Administrators (Lawyers, Executors(ix),personal representatives) liable for not ...
A: From an ethics standpoint, such a violation would most likely be a breach of fiduciary ...
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| legal ethics re billing | 8/11/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: Is an attorney required to show me my case files to substantiate his billing ? Where can I get ...
A: Bob, It may depend on your State's Code of Ethics and/or laws, however, an attorney has a fiduciary ...
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| attorney lying to me | 8/10/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: if a person dies before a case is settled is it true that no one gets the settlement not even the ...
A: Elizabeth, It depends on the state law if it is in the United States. Usually, a claim for pain ...
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| HIPAA | 7/23/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I tried to arrange an intervention at a detox center for a drug addicted woman taking, and driving ...
A: Leah, Hopefully your attorney HIPAA expert has and will explain that HIPAA does not allow for ...
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| Conflict of Interest | 7/22/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: Kentucky--My husband and I retaind a lawyer for an insurance dispute regarding damage claims not ...
A: Brandi, I suggest you do the following. Inform the attorney that you are going to submit a ...
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| can i be held responsible for underage drinking in my home? | 7/8/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: my son is 19 and sometimes has 1 - 3 friends over and they drink. i have never provided the ...
A: Mary B, The simple answer to your question is probably yes. It depends on your jurisdiction but ...
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| Job Application Ethics | 7/8/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I work part time at a national chain retail establishment in Florida. We collect many job ...
A: James, You are not just being a "prude" about this situation. Your manager is committing a fraud ...
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| incompetency | 6/22/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: how is a person found incompetent. can some who is not a next of kin have someone declared ...
A: Lydia, Yes. Ultimately,the Court determines based on factual evidence (both lay and expert). The ...
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| lawyer changing terms of contract | 6/13/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: Last year, I was involved in a car accident and retained a lawyer after being contacted by several ...
A: Staci, I am glad you did not sign the agreement and are seeking some advice. I suggest you contact ...
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| Power of Attorney | 6/11/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I'm trying to get a power of attorney for my mom. Does my mom's name has to be exactly as it is said ...
A: Jackie, It depends on the location where the Power of Attorney is being signed and/or where it is ...
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| legal ethics | 6/11/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: can a daughter who is "a lawyer", not a "non-lawyer" represent her father in a civil case concerning ...
A: Liza, If the daughter is a material witness, the Court may remove her as the attorney unless she ...
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| uncle passed away and can't access will to find executor | 6/10/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: Location: Los Angeles County Background: My uncle passed away 4/16/2008 and my mom (her brother) is ...
A: Ben, I am not a probate attorney and do not provide legal advice, however, the answer to your ...
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| legal ethics | 6/10/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: can a daughter who is "a lawyer", not a "non-lawyer" represent her father in a civil case concerning ...
A: Liza, The facts may determine whether this is ethical. A daughter who is also a lawyer can ...
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| Non-Lawyer preparing pleadings for another under the authority of a power of attorney | 6/2/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I have Power of Attorney for someone and attempted to appear for that person today in Court ...
A: Soni, This may be different depending on the jurisdiction, however, a Power of Attorney does not ...
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| Practicing Law w/o a License | 5/30/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: First and foremost, I did search the archives to see if this has already been answered...it has, but ...
A: Flee, Your description of involvement with friend's cases would most likely constitute the ...
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| commisiion sales | 5/30/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I am asking this question because I can not find any information on the question I have. I am a ...
A: John, You need to call the Massachusetts Department of Labor. Generally, commissioned salespeople ...
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| defamation? slander | 5/26/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I recently received a 6 page written "verbal" warning from my manager which was co-authored by ...
A: Theresa, You may have a claim for defamation or for tortuous interference with a contractual ...
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| HIPAA | 5/20/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I will be brief I am certain you are busy. I have a family friend that works at a hospital in ...
A: Chris, I cannot tell you to see an attorney for this but I would suggest you file a complaint with ...
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| Violation of Fiduciary Ethics | 5/14/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I live in Philadelphia, PA. My Attorney lied during and after my trial about which documents he had ...
A: Denise, The facts you describe show a breach of the fiduciary duty owed to you. Additionally, it ...
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| slander/defamation | 5/12/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I recently quick a job as a cashier for a convience store. I had problems with the manager and had a ...
A: Not if the manager told her you said those things because she would be telling what she believes to ...
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| slander/defamation | 5/12/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I recently quick a job as a cashier for a convience store. I had problems with the manager and had a ...
A: Deanna, There is not a question here. If you are afraid of being sued for defamation, they have to ...
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| ethics | 5/8/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: can a lawyer represent a client without client's signed consent, even though client's siblings have ...
A: Patricia, You need to be more specific. Some States require a signed agreement by each client in ...
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| Billing and Ethics | 5/7/2008 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
Q: I have severed my relationship with my attorney due to his billing and practices. I have been ...
A: Chris, Yes, you have actual claims based on the facts you state. Every State has a Code of Ethics ...
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