| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Refund of Attorney's Fees | 11/16/2009 |
Q: An person files a case and the attorney charges a $2800 fee. The case is NOT filed by the attorney ...
A: Phil, An attorney must be diligent and protect the client's interests. If the attorney was not ...
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| moral character admission to NY BAr | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I am wondering what is going to happened if applicant will not put one her employment on NY Bar ...
A: I suggest your friend be honest and complete with the bar application. Worker ina cabaret is not ...
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| Custody Case | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My exboyfriend filed for full custody of our child. His sister is his attorney. Is it unethical or a ...
A: Veronica, It is not unethical for a family member to represent another member of the family. ...
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| Dating a client | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am an employee in a design firm. I am working on a project where our client is a committee of ...
A: Beth, It depends on the policies and procedures of your company. You know this person from outside ...
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| Wills and Probate | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Fathers friend is an attorney who composed a new will for him 5 years ago while he was living with ...
A: Pat, The facts you state are really problematic. In most, if not all, jurisdictions an attorney is ...
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| ethics | 10/5/2009 |
Q: is there any code ethics for lawyers when they speak in the court?for example, they must not say any ...
A: Every state and the American Bar Association has a code of ethics. Each code contains an ethical ...
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| follow up | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 16 years old and she is going for an interview with an attorney who has agreed to ...
A: Andy, No problem. I am sorry I was not clear. The attorney is your daughter's attorney who ...
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| nned to know | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 16 years old and she is going for an interview with an attorney who has agreed to ...
A: Andy, Probably not unless you are authorized. You need to discuss this with your daughter and the ...
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| Does this child need a Guardian ad Litem | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My mother died and in her will left her house to my daughter and Granddaughter. (age 14)Does my ...
A: Joanne, It depends on your state's laws, however, your granddaughter has a legal guardian who can ...
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| Legal ethics in billing | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have been represented by an attorney during my recent divorce and now during the property ...
A: Vickie, It is not ethical to double-bill. You should speak to your attorney and show him that he ...
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| waiting for bar results | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I am waiting for bar results in California. Recently I've been presented with the opportunity to ...
A: Chris, Unless you are an employee for the company, it sounds like the unauthorized practice of law. ...
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| ethics | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Is it legal and ethical for a divorce attorney to talk to the respondent?
A: Gary, I am assuming the attorney works for the petitioner in your question. It would be ethical ...
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| ethics and practicing law w/o license | 9/3/2009 |
Q: is it ethical or is a conflict for a paralegal to have her attorney she works for to represent her ...
A: Bobbi, It is ethical, although ill-advised, for an attorney to represent his/her paralegal. The ...
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| Unethical behavior by my financial aid officer | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Dr. Friedman, I have a question along the lines of Lucinda's but from a different slant. I ...
A: Laura, It depends whether you received the benefit. If it is fraudulent accounting, you obviously ...
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| unemployment | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I was recently let go from my job. I filled for unemployment and I won but the employers is ...
A: Latoya, It depends what your former employer is saying and whether it is true. To be defamatory, ...
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| Are Contract Administration Consultants Practicing Law? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: There are tens of thousands of Contract Administrators and Contract Managers employed at hundreds of ...
A: Gary, Most likely you would be practicing law without a license. Each state has its own code of ...
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| Amendment to Membership Control Agreement | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am a member in a recently formed LLC. The attorney representing the LLC is not authorized to ...
A: Cameron, It is a draft until it is signed by enough of the members to become an amendment. The ...
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| Amendment to Membership Control Agreement | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am a member in a recently formed LLC. The attorney representing the LLC is not authorized to ...
A: Cameron, I can only answer your question in general legal ethics terms because I don't know of the ...
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| ?Defamation? | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I live in Iowa. Is there a law (Iowa or National) that states a company can only confirm that a ...
A: Angela, I am not licensed to practice law in Iowa and do not give legal advice over the internet. ...
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| Unauthorized Practice | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I'm a law school graduate preparing for the bar, and a close family member is facing some legal ...
A: Will, Most likely it would not be an unauthorized practice of law to give your opinion to a family ...
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| Defamation of character? | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have a question about whether I'd have a case for defamation of character, or something along ...
A: Becca, The issue as to whether it may be defamation depends on the truth of the matter asserted. ...
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| wrongful death | 3/14/2009 |
Q: i was recently appointed administratrix of my brothers estate. he was killed by a car and we sued ...
A: Donna, It sounds as if the estate was opened and the estate is the party who sued for wrongful ...
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| Attorney sent me papers regarding my settlement | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My attorney sent me papers regarding the amount of my settlement through the mail that was never ...
A: Richard, If you can prove the envelope was not sealed and someone else viewed the confidential ...
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| attorney related to client's fiancee | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My mother, who is an attorney, is representing my fiancee in a child custody case involving his ...
A: Nina, Nothing you stated sounds unethical. A family member can represent another family member or ...
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| Dating Client | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am a legal secretary to a divorce attorney. Is it unethical for me to date one of his clients?? ...
A: Kelly, While it may not technically be unethical, I suggest you speak to the attorney you work with ...
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| Slander? | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have told a co-worker how I have wanted to speak with the owner regarding grievances I have had ...
A: Julie, The EEOC should investigate the matter. Make sure you go in and amend your claim to allege ...
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| Complete POA | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I we reside in Florida. My mother is 87yrs old, and i want to become guardian of her so that she can ...
A: Shana, I do not give legal advice over the internet and am not licensed in Florida so it would not ...
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| illegal activity and unethical executor | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My son turned 21 in March and was living with me. In April his father passed away and left ...
A: Mari, Your son should request an accounting. As the beneficiary, he is entitled. The attorney ...
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| administratrix of an estate | 12/6/2008 |
Q: my fiance's kids father passed away 6 years ago due to medical malpractice and she is the process of ...
A: Jason, I am going to attempt to answer the question as best I can without knowing which state is ...
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| health care power of attorney | 11/30/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| guardian ad litem | 5/7/2008 |
Q: How do I let the judge know that the guardian is not helping my children?
A: Anette, You need to provide more information. If it was through a dependency action, contact your ...
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| Billing and Ethics | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have severed my relationship with my attorney due to his billing and practices. I have been ...
A: Chris, I think you already know that the activities you complain of are breaches of your attorney's ...
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| stop payment on check | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Can a warrant be issued for me because I placed a stop payment on a check that I wrote as a good ...
A: Linda, Without giving you legal advice, probably not. If you wrote it in good faith with ...
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| Unethical Executor | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I asked this ? the other day but your website said you were on vacation. I am not sure of how your ...
A: Jim, No problem. You can try filing in California and allege that the executor owed you a duty in ...
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| Unethical Executor | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I asked this ? the other day but your website said you were on vacation. I am not sure of how your ...
A: Jim, Thank you for your tenacity. This is not my site and I merely answer questions without ...
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| Legal signature | 4/29/2008 |
Q: For a couple years I've been signing my signature as "Christopher G. H***" (last name censored for ...
A: Chris, Generally, a person needs to make his/her mark on a document. Before most were literate, it ...
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| Credit collections ethics | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have just had my bank account garnished by a company in ST. Louis MO. I am on unemployment. My ...
A: Diana, It depends on your jurisdiction. Most jurisdictions mandate due process and notification to ...
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| defamation of character | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I work for a company that deals with the mentally and physically handicapped. If a director of ...
A: Faun, There is really no question here. From the facts, there is no way to determine if there is ...
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| end of executors duties | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I reside in Alabama. my question is this...my fathers estate was sold by the executor to the ...
A: Teresa, I don't give legal advice over the internet and cannot give legal advice regarding Alabama ...
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| conflict of interest question | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Friedman; I filed for divorce in early October. My estranged husband was arrested twice in the ...
A: Lisa, It certainly could be a conflict of interest depending on your jurisdiction. If his attorney ...
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| Civil Summons & Complaint | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My step-father was served a civil summons and complaint (quiet title)in AZ. My question is can our ...
A: Mary, The Superior Court records are sometimes inaccurate and the failure to show a summons does ...
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| HIPAA Concerning employer | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Is it legal to give my medical info to the secratery of my employer over the phone or fax.The nurse ...
A: Alfred, It is legal for you to give your medical information to anyone you wish. Your employer is ...
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| Advances on settlement | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I recently asked my attorney to ask the insurance company for an advance on my settlement due to the ...
A: Jacob, Your attorney can ask for any amount as an advance but it is unlikely the insurance company ...
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| slander / defamation | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am in the law enforcement profession. Recently a co-worker has made a verbal statement stating ...
A: Mike, It is unclear based on the facts whether this is defamation (slander). Defamation is: 1) a ...
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| Violation of Professional Code of Conduct | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Is it unethical for a public defender (who also has a private practice) to petition the court to ...
A: Since I am not licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, I cannot give you a legal interpretation of ...
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| Violation of Professional Code of Conduct | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Is it unethical for a public defender (who also has a private practice) to petition the court to ...
A: Ann, It is probably not unethical, however, it is legally not a good idea to do so. The ...
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| Hurting Grandmother | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My great-grandmother is 84 years old. She has never had any health problems until about 2 and a half ...
A: Ashley, Generally, Powers of Attorney are revocable at any time for any reason. The requirements ...
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| return money for chapter 7 | 3/13/2008 |
Q: we went to a free session on a bankruptcy and we ended up giving the lawyer 200.00 to file a chapter ...
A: Rita, If you feel the attorney took the money under false pretenses, you could contact the state ...
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| Leasing Dispute | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I rented a house that required an inspection every 90 days. Each time the management company came ...
A: Monique, Most likely, they cannot take you to collections without a judgment. First, look at the ...
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| Hiring at Albertson's | 3/10/2008 |
Q: i was trying to get my nephew a job at a local Albertson's, first i asked the manager that was in ...
A: Ariel, You are allowed to send an email to Albertsons. I would suggest that your nephew send the ...
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| Attorney Requirements, Power of Attorney | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My sister is currently subject to a guardianship action for a number or reasons. Early on in this, 8 ...
A: Jim, I do not know of any state that allows an attorney who draws up the financial documents to be ...
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| l | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My husband was nominated and unanimously voted in as president of our HOA.He served a second term ...
A: Nancy, It depends what was stated in the letter. If he accused your husband of something illegal, ...
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| Defamation | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I am a teacher (8 yrs)in a private school in HONOLULU... It seems that this one empoloyess ...
A: Alil, I think you are asking me if the bookkeeper is committing defamation regarding the comments ...
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| I notified their office ahead of time. | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I recently had to reschedule a dental appointment that was scheduled for a Monday, and I called and ...
A: If you can prove you made the call, I suggest you document it to them in writing. If they turn it ...
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| dating your attorney | 2/21/2008 |
Q: When the case is completed and the attorney-client relationship is over,is it ok for an attorney to ...
A: Elaine, In most jurisdictions, it is ethically acceptable for an attorney to date a former client. ...
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| Moms Will | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My mom passed away on Feb 8, 2008. My sister gave me a copy of a handwritten will dated Jan 17, ...
A: Joe, If your sister is the executrix under the will, you have a right to an accounting. Your ...
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| My Lawyer | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have been going through a divorce for 14 months and have paid my lawyer $31,000 so far and she is ...
A: If the judge does not allow the withdrawal, you should enforce in writing that you expect your ...
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| My Lawyer | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have been going through a divorce for 14 months and have paid my lawyer $31,000 so far and she is ...
A: Kirk, Judges typically do not allow attorneys to withdraw when it will leave the client in a bad ...
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| My Lawyer | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have been going through a divorce for 14 months and have paid my lawyer $31,000 so far and she is ...
A: Kirk, You have 3 options. The first is to allow her to withdraw and leave it up to the Court to ...
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| Probate | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Winnie, a wealthy widow, died at age 70 and left her entire probate estate in trust for Tom, a ...
A: Eula, This is obviously a test question and you did not complete it to ask a question. Also, this ...
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| Okay to keep client to myself? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Before becoming a lawyer, I worked in book publishing. Recently a former colleague contacted me ...
A: Tracey, It depends on where you practice. You can make an argument that it may be ethical if you ...
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| Contracts | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I live in Illinois and I went to college at the age of 16. My mom had to go with me to school since ...
A: Avangalina, Generally, an unemancipated person under the age of 18 can void a contract. It is not ...
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| car accident with pregnant woman | 1/18/2008 |
Q: In November my 7th month pregnant wife had car accident. She was stopped on red light and was rear ...
A: Marcin, I don't want to chastise you but it is never a good idea to settle a case before you are ...
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| estate distribution | 1/7/2008 |
Q: If a will which provides for distribution of all monies and properties postdates a retirement ...
A: Terri, It depends on your state and the terms in the will and the retirement account. The ...
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| Public Attorney not giving fair representation | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Is it a public defenders job to give the most fair representation possible and if you feel that you ...
A: Mattie, A public defender owes the same duties as a privately hired attorney. If someone is not ...
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| Louisiana ethics | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Can an attorney in the state of Louisiana date a person he represents in a domestic case. They did ...
A: Michele, I am not licensed to practice law in Louisiana but can relay that it is generally not an ...
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| Bad repairs on 2002 Nissan Maxima SE Fully Loaded | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Well, this is a long and involving question. I live in TN. Recently, someone collided into my car ...
A: Ben, It sounds to me like you have a good grasp of your potential options. The BBB would be my ...
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| federal civil form question | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I filed a case pro se and incorrectly put wrong first name on complaint and want to correct can I do ...
A: Most likely you can do this with an Errata depending on the federal jurisdiction. If one or more of ...
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| Management company not renewing lease? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My management company just sent me a 'non-renewal of lease' letter stating that they wish not to ...
A: Nikki, You need to consult an attorney in New York to determine your rights under rent control. ...
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| Employer trying to take me to collections | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I was fired from my previous job. I live in Nebraska by the way. My last paycheck was deposited ...
A: Nick, If you owe your formal employer money, they can collect or hire a collection agency to do so. ...
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| Question about a lawyer | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Back in March at no fault but his own my husband got a DUI. We thought that it be cheaper to use a ...
A: Maggie, While the lack of communication is all too common, it is still unethical. An attorney has ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I am in New York and Tennessee Can a tape recording of a person who is unaware she is being ...
A: YOM, I do not give legal advice over the internet. I am not licensed to practice law in New York ...
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| a difference | 11/14/2007 |
Q: What is the legal difference between initialing an official document and signing your name? I know ...
A: Dan, There is no difference if initialing is your signature. If the document calls for a ...
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| Lease lagalities | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I am about to move into a home that I will be renting. The lease is month to month, but it states ...
A: Julie, It depends where you live and I do not give legal advice over the internet. If I am not ...
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| Question asked while you were on vacation | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I sent a question while you were on vacation. I tried to retrieve it but it's gone. What happens to ...
A: Dwayne You cannot send questions while I an expert is on vacation. I suspect I answered it and you ...
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| DCF of Florida | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Is it legal for a Department of Children and Family (DCF) judge to show my case file to my underage ...
A: Karen, I do not give legal opinions over the internet as stated in my profile. I am also not ...
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| online business | 10/27/2007 |
Q: specifically a jewelry business. The name I want for my business (a quite unique and exotic name ...
A: Johann, You can do one of 2 things. The first is to tradename the name. As long as it does not ...
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| Mandatory Signature | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Can an Organization write policy mandating your signature on a document under threat of disciplinary ...
A: Dwight, It depends on your location but generally an employer or organization can require your ...
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| Ethical Question | 10/20/2007 |
Q: What are the guidelines as far as Ethics for and attorney to represent a client who lives in his ...
A: Nancy, It is not unethical in the hypothetical you provided as long as the attorney cannot use the ...
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| lawsuit over missed appointment | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I made an appointment with a leather repairman to come to my home and fix a scratch on my car seat. ...
A: Cori, I think you owe him $65 for wasting his time. Why should you not be accountable for your own ...
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| personnel files | 10/19/2007 |
Q: All of a sudden with negotiations going on, the local school board finds out it can look at the ...
A: Perhaps they wish to look at the reviews, critiques, counselings and any actions taken on behalf of ...
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| personnel files | 10/19/2007 |
Q: All of a sudden with negotiations going on, the local school board finds out it can look at the ...
A: Gary, I do not know why the school board wishes to view the personnel files but this would be ...
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| holding my check | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I recently quit my job because I could not work with someone in my office. There was only the two of ...
A: Joanna, It depends where you live. For instance, an employer has a designated time to send the ...
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| ATTORNEY TRYING TO RIP US OFF! | 10/15/2007 |
Q: CAN AN ATTORNEY WITHDRAW FROM AN ALREADY FILED CASE BECAUSE OF SLOW PAY ON THE FEE'S.WE HAVE ALREADY ...
A: CJ, An attorney can ethically withdraw from representation for non-payment of fees or costs as long ...
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| Public Adjuster | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I own a single family rental home and recently it suffered a substantial fire. I do carry a full ...
A: David, Do your research and decide if your insurer is being fair. You may wish to bring in a ...
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| unethical lawyer | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Should my son keep a lawyer that has missed 4 pre-trial hearings? ANSWER: Susan, I can't tell your ...
A: That is certainly not a "reasonable" explanation since he should have made arrangements to move the ...
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| unethical lawyer | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Should my son keep a lawyer that has missed 4 pre-trial hearings?
A: Susan, I can't tell your son what to do but I would be upset by an attorney that missed 1 pre-trial ...
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| Contract Ethics | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Facts: 1. Non-profit association contracts with Executive Coordinator, increasing responsibility ...
A: Brent, Hard to say but it sounds as if there is (at a minimum) the appearance of impropriety ...
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| espunged | 10/9/2007 |
Q: If you get your felony espunged can you be a lawyer?
A: It depends on where you wish to be licensed. Some states allow licensure with some felonies. Most ...
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| conversations as were written in a book | 10/6/2007 |
Q: My book has exact conversations as were written in email over a two year period. I change the name. ...
A: Diana, The answer to your question rests on where you live and where you plan on publishing the ...
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| conversations as were written in a book | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My book has exact conversations as were written in email over a two year period. I change the name. ...
A: Diana, Unfortunately, I have no idea what you are asking. I don't know what book, email or posts ...
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| Shalom--- Question about a term | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I know "Good" can be a "buffer term" and does not apply a warranty. Just by saying "Good used car" ...
A: Dan, There is no universal law on the term "new". However, the Federal Trade Commission has ...
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| Legal Ethics/Conflict of Interest | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My husband has been going through a very long child support case with his ex-wife. There are a ...
A: Amanda, You are really asking me two questions. First, it is not legal for the ex-wife to ...
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| Defamation | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I am working on a project for school and was hoping you could make sure I was on the right track. ...
A: Jason, Your reasoning is correct, however, I am not certain about the semantics that the first ...
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| Is this slander/libel of any kind? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I have been married to my wife for over a year, during which time her ex-husband found out about us ...
A: Jason, There is usually a qualified or complete immunity for allegations made in Court. I am not ...
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| UNETHICAL LAWYER | 9/29/2007 |
Q: CAN AN ATTORNEY HAVE A PERSON SIGN DOCUMENTS IF THEY KNOW SHE IS A DRUG ADDICT
A: Sue, The question depends on more information. An addict who is not using at the time and is not ...
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| defamation of my neighbor's character? | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My next door neighbor, aged 37,lives with his 2 year old daughter and wife, (in a condo ...
A: If you were a witness or the complaining party, it would be beneficial to attend the hearing. I ...
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| sale of parent's house | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My mother died 3 years ago, and recently my father has sold their house. I am confused as to whether ...
A: Laurie, I am not going to give you legal advice since I am not licensed in Louisiana and do not ...
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| unethical lawyer | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I live in North Carolina. I live in a very rural county. In 1993 my husband and I separated. We ...
A: Nancy, Thank you for the nice feedback. Tolling the statute of limitations means that the time ...
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| problem with a mechanic | 9/14/2007 |
Q: i recently dropped off a small boat at a marine mechanics shop. i was completely expecting a call ...
A: Eric, I suggest you contact the Better Business Bureau and any professional organizations that ...
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| Defamation of Character | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Little background, We have just acquired my husbands 3 kids who are all victims of Munchausen's by ...
A: Sherry, If the teacher believed that you smelled of alcohol, it is not defamation of character. ...
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| Civil Summons | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My wife has received a Civil Summons. We don't have enough income to hire a lawyer. How do we ...
A: David, I assume a Complaint came with the Summons. If you have insurance, I suggest you notify ...
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| Questions about Lawyer | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Almost a year and a half ago I was in a car accident. I had a green light and was traveling straight ...
A: Nina, I cannot answer the questions you asked but can provide you with some very solid advice. I ...
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| school policies | 8/30/2007 |
Q: you were referred to us by another Expert on this site. He was helpful but perhaps you could help a ...
A: Maria, That expert wrote me before providing you with a response. I am not aware of any ...
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| lease agreement | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter (20 years old) signed a lease agreement with 3 other girls in Boulder Colorado. If she ...
A: Robert, Your daughter could be sued for damages for breaking the lease if the terms of the lease ...
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| distribution of Father's estate | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My father passed away recently, he had been ill for some time and had a friend taking care of him. ...
A: John, Generally a Power of Attorney would expire with the person's death. Depending on state law, ...
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| speedy trial | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I was charged with a felony in massachusetts in may 2006 . My lawyer has put in 3 motions to ...
A: Mike, I do not give legal advice over the internet and am not licensed to practice law in ...
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| paralegals | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Can a convicted drug felon (2001) become a paralegal? I haven't been into any trouble since then.
A: Lesley, In most jurisdictions, a felon can become a paralegal. Most states do not require ...
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| deceased bank checking account | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i just send you a question, but i forgot to give you the following information. my children's father ...
A: Rena, I did not get another question. If the children are older than 18, they need to go to the ...
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| Parked car damaged at friend's house during BBQ | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I was at a BBQ on the 4th of July at a friend's house. (This person also happens to be my boss.) I ...
A: Mechelle, It does not do you any good to report this to your insurer since your deductible was ...
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| Lawyer gave free service, now charging over one year later. | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I had a DUI in 2005 and my girlfriend's family friend, who was a lawyer, took the case for free. My ...
A: Dennis, It depends on your state but generally an attorney needs a written agreement. If there is ...
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| Unnecessary warrant??? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I've got a question concerning an issue in which a friend of mine was on trial, and was not told ...
A: Sam, I am making the assumption this was a criminal trial because an arrest warrant should not have ...
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| contract after death | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My father recently passed away, and our family has moved to another house. When I tried to cancel ...
A: Johnny, The answer to your question is probably no, however, there may not be a problem. If your ...
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| Being served papers | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Awhile ago I had to visit the er for an eye injury. Through one thing or another I was unable to pay ...
A: Rachael, I do not give legal advice nor do I have any way of knowing where you live to tell you if ...
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| seach warrant | 7/27/2007 |
Q: police came to the front door, my husband let them in. They ask for my son who came out of his room ...
A: Amy, I am not going to give you legal advice and advise you to speak to a criminal attorney in ...
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| Workman's Compensation/Disability | 7/24/2007 |
Q: My father works at a hospital and was involved in an incident while moving an overweight patient. ...
A: Liev, Generally, workers compensation pays less than the salary and each state has its own formula. ...
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| Workman's Compensation/Disability | 7/24/2007 |
Q: My father works at a hospital and was involved in an incident while moving an overweight patient. ...
A: Liev, I am not licensed to practice law in Georgia and cannot provide any legal advice. I suggest ...
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| private sale of used car | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I privately sold my 1993 car in New York State. 3 days later the person who bought it calls me ...
A: Eric, You need to speak to a licensed attorney from the State of New York. Some states are ...
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| Burglary at 24 Hour Fitness | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Briefly, my issue involves a contract dispute with 24 Hour Fitness. I was burglarized at one of ...
A: Joyce, It depends on the laws and the judge's interpretation of prior cases where you live. Some ...
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| Burglary at 24 Hour Fitness | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Briefly, my issue involves a contract dispute with 24 Hour Fitness. I was burglarized at one of ...
A: Joyce, I don't think I follow your logic. If you are indicating that your locker was broken into ...
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| Unethical estate executor brother | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Friedman, My mother recently died and my brother is the listed executor of her estate. He is an ...
A: Joyce, I am going to respond to your questions without providing legal advice. The first ...
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| Work related | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My husband just got a new supervisor at his job the first day he was there he took my husband aside ...
A: Sherri, I am not licensed to practice law in California. My understanding is that California is a ...
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| Work related | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My husband just got a new supervisor at his job the first day he was there he took my husband aside ...
A: Sherri, I would like to help by giving you some advice but it all depends on a number of factors. ...
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| Defamation / Slander | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Well I work for MGM Mirage Inc. as a General Manager (at Treasure Island), and got into a ...
A: Evan, There really is not a question here, however, I am assuming you are asking one of two ...
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| Best way to present text messages in court? | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have text messages from her that I would like to use to show the judge but are they even ...
A: Brandon, Text messages are most likely admissible in a hearing regarding an injunction against ...
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| valid id for notary sighning | 6/27/2007 |
Q: i have read az law for notary public sighning. competent id requirements. and does not state id ...
A: Joseph, I am not certain if this is a question and I do not give legal advice over the internet as ...
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| What constitutes practicing law without a license? | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I just graduated from law school and am currently preparing to take the bar exam. A friend sent me ...
A: Gail, You cannot provide a definitive answer, however, you could not provide a definitive answer if ...
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| Defamation of character | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My daughter is going through a divorce where they were separated for time. During the separation ...
A: Jim, Truthful statements are by definition not defamation. However, your daughter may have a claim ...
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| Defamation of Character | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I went to the doctors office and waited over one hour. I went to the nurse's station and complained ...
A: Paul, You only have a potential cause of action if the note is published to a third party, the ...
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| Business/selling public information | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I recently started providing people with public information on California ...
A: Phillip, I am not a licensed attorney in the State of California. Generally, you can sell ...
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| early termination fee (Tmobile) | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I was with TMobile for around six years. We never got good service, so we called to make sure we ...
A: Sonya, There are a few ways to protect yourself and your credit. First, ask for the contract ...
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| court appointed lawyer for my 4 year old | 6/17/2007 |
Q: How can I fire/replace a court appointed lawyer for my 4 year old? I am going through a nasty ...
A: Dara, The Court most likely appointed a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the best interests of your ...
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| Ticket date | 6/17/2007 |
Q: If I had a ticket that the officer wrote which said the 15th and the actual court date was the 13th ...
A: The Court will most likely find you guilty and issue a civil arrest warrant which would be applied ...
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| ghosting documents | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Is is an ethical violation of any kind when atty "ghosts" an Answer for a former client/business ...
A: Joanne, It depends on the District. For instance, there is an ethical opinion in Arizona that ...
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| Defamation of Character/Slander | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Ever since I lost my job eight months ago, I have been having a severely difficult time securing ...
A: Catherine, It depends where you live but generally there are not strict laws regarding an employers ...
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| Defamation of Character? | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I work at a state facility in Texas in which I am responsible for direct care involving retarded ...
A: Steve, This is not defamation of character. To have defamation, the maker of a statement must make ...
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| Harassment? | 6/5/2007 |
Q: ex>"Eww, get away from me you fatass" and coming up to me in the halls pointing at me and yelling ...
A: Aaron, What you are describing is poor manors but is not legal harassment. If your principal ...
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| Right to my legal records | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My home State is Delaware I was using an attorney for a disability case, recently I received a ...
A: I suggest you contact the Deleware Bar and relate that you are having a problem getting your file ...
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| Right to my legal records | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My home State is Delaware I was using an attorney for a disability case, recently I received a ...
A: Goller, In most jurisdictions, you have a right to your file. Some jurisdictions may preclude ...
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| Auto Repair Shop Problems | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I took my truck to a repair shop back in September 2006 to get a rebuilt engine put in. I had to ...
A: Eric, I cannot completely answer your question without knowing where this occurred and I do not ...
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| Legal Documents | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Is a work schedule considered a legal document? If yes can a supervisor and employees change it at ...
A: James, I work schedule is a document and it is legal but it is probably not a "legal document" as ...
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| Teachers benefits package - ethical? | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My mom teaches at a private K-12 school. One of the benefits for the faculty is that they get a ...
A: Meghan, This is an ethical and lawful benefit to entice teachers to bring their children to the ...
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| Internet Auction Auto Fraud | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I purchased a classic car through ebay out of state and discovered the car had significant frame ...
A: Mike, You can legitimately file a lawsuit in your state since you signed the contract in your ...
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| Slander or Defamation of character? | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My brothers ex and the mother of my Nieces has accused me of being a potential Paeodophile because I ...
A: Based upon the facts you stated, it does not sound like you would have a viable case of defamation. ...
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| Internet Auction Auto Fraud | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I purchased a classic car through ebay out of state and discovered the car had significant frame ...
A: Mike, Find a civil trial attorney. Someone who has experience with fraud cases would be ideal. A ...
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| legal term | 5/23/2007 |
Q: what is a prove-up in civil court
A: Daniel, I assume the term "prove-up" means sustaining the burden of proof. In most states, the ...
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| Question | 5/21/2007 |
Q: What is the criteria of legal Ethics?,OR what are they ? Thnx in advance !
A: Gima, I am not certain I understand your question but will give it a try. Legal ethics in the ...
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| former client | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My ex mother in law is taking me to court in texas for rights to be managing conservator of my ...
A: Kirk, Most likely the attorney would need you to sign another waiver. If you are applying to be ...
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| duty of a lawyer to client/attorney code of ethics violation | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I was in an automobile accident and was injured,I hired an attorney who agreed to represent me. Two ...
A: Kiki, You do not need representation or extensive knowledge to file a complaint with the State Bar. ...
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| duty of a lawyer to client/attorney code of ethics violation | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I was in an automobile accident and was injured,I hired an attorney who agreed to represent me. Two ...
A: Kiki, Again, it depends on your state. I am of the opinion that the file is the client's file and ...
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| duty of a lawyer to client/attorney code of ethics violation | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I was in an automobile accident and was injured,I hired an attorney who agreed to represent me. Two ...
A: Kiki, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Most states require that the attorney/lawfirm who ...
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| misrepresentations made to court | 5/18/2007 |
Q: my wife and her ex husband finally resolved an update child support amount which resulted in past ...
A: Tom, Sorry to hear about the Court delay. We normally do not contact the judge when we are waiting ...
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| misrepresentations made to court | 5/18/2007 |
Q: my wife and her ex husband finally resolved an update child support amount which resulted in past ...
A: Tom, The facts you indicated show a misrepresentation and also a fraud on the court. I would think ...
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| bully professor | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Friedman. I'm a 2nd year student of a Physical Therapy program (two and a half years long ...
A: Allen, I absolutely understand your frustration. It depends on the Dean of the program and how ...
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| bully professor | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Friedman. I'm a 2nd year student of a Physical Therapy program (two and a half years long ...
A: Allen, Since I teach at a university, I am aware of student and teacher conflicts. There are two ...
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| college unethical behavior | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am a junior standing college student in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and I have a situation in which I ...
A: Lucinda, I wish you were one of my students since you do a nice job of utilizing logic. In your ...
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| college unethical behavior | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am a junior standing college student in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and I have a situation in which I ...
A: Lucinda, I am sorry to hear about your experience with the college. If this was truly a bait and ...
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| ethics | 5/16/2007 |
Q: as a lawyer a major commercial bank approaches me saying that they are tired of paying exorbitant ...
A: Rita, This is ethical and you can make whatever arrangement per collection matter you wish. ...
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| Length of time to be considered a "speedy trial" | 5/14/2007 |
Q: My husband got a speeding ticket in SC more than 18 months ago. He plead not guilty and requested a ...
A: Rachel, A speedy trial is determined by the State law which in your case would be South Carolina. ...
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| evidence | 5/12/2007 |
Q: Is hearsay admissible in court. If so, under what conditions? Just curious. have a nice day and ...
A: Rico, Hearsay is "an out-of-court statement introduced to prove the truth of the matter asserted". ...
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| having someone declared incompetent in a nursing home | 5/9/2007 |
Q: What do you do when a person has written a document saying if her own personal doctor says she is ...
A: Kacey, You would file an objection with the probate court when they request she be declared as ...
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| LIBEL | 5/9/2007 |
Q: We race ATV's (Quads) and were being accused of having bigger motors than we should have to race in ...
A: Tony, If the people writing that you were caught cheating knew or should have known otherwise, you ...
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| check stop pay | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I won a jackpot at an Indian Casino and they paid with check. They stopped payment and are ...
A: Ray, You have some avenues. You can hire a tribal attorney and sue in the tribal court. Also, you ...
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| defamation of character | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Paul,I went trough a very painfull divirce for three years during that time I offered any settlement ...
A: Julius, I am sorry to hear about all of the hoops you had to go through to re-gain your status and ...
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| Ethics | 4/26/2007 |
Q: My husband took his ex-wife back to court to modify the allimony she was recieving, the judge ...
A: Yvonne, It could be unethical if the attorney is not acting in the best interests of the client and ...
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| Defamation of Character | 4/19/2007 |
Q: My question is if someone has a criminal record for sexual assualt of a child in the second degree ...
A: Pamela, There are at least 2 things working in your favor. The first is that it is a public ...
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| Rental Lease Agreement | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Paul, My boyfriend and I signed a rental lease with our apartment complex in August 2006 stating ...
A: Rebekah, Your reasoning sounds correct and the lease is controlling. You need to get a copy of the ...
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| Contracts | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am in Australia and am currently a minor (under 18). For a few years now, I have been working in ...
A: Brent, Again, my advice is stay clear of this individual. I don't think a contract will have any ...
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| Contracts | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am in Australia and am currently a minor (under 18). For a few years now, I have been working in ...
A: Brent, My first advice is that I would not enter into a contract or do work for someone when you ...
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| Contracts | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am in Australia and am currently a minor (under 18). For a few years now, I have been working in ...
A: Brent, Generally, a minor can enter into a contract but it is not enforceable. In other words, you ...
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| Visitation Right's? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I am from Illinois & I just have a quick question. Here's the scenario... I took the mother of my ...
A: Christopher, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I do not deal with family issues, however, ...
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| HIPPA | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I am a RN and work in Labor and Delivery. Recently I had a patient who was about to deliver her ...
A: Jamie, Unfortunately, I think you nailed the problem. Your patient gave "verbal" consent and HIPAA ...
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| deformation of charcter | 4/4/2007 |
Q: when someone in the office you work at starts accusing you of having std's publiclly and in emails ...
A: Jami, It may be defamation of character if the person accuses someone else of having sexually ...
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| who's liable? | 4/3/2007 |
Q: If an independent contractor who works 35+ hours a week for the same client damages a vehicle of a ...
A: Dave, The driver of the vehicle is liable. The rest depends on the laws in that jurisdiction. ...
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| bad job | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am considering to file a wage claim through the department of labor. I understand that I cannot ...
A: Desiree, Generally a claim with the Department of Labor is less expensive and much faster. ...
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| Administratrix of Estate | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My mother passed 3 yrs. ago in Ky. Initially, my bros., sis & I decided to sell the house and ...
A: Nell, I am sorry to hear about your mother and wish you all my best. You can write to everyone and ...
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| state attorney general | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My husband's payroll has been garnished for over four years for child support that was not actually ...
A: Patricia, Your story does not seem far fetched at all. I seriously doubt the Michigan Attorney ...
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| legal term | 3/23/2007 |
Q: what is a renewal of judgement and why is it used
A: Daniel, A judgment is a decision for money which is entered by the Court which can be recorded. It ...
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| Private car sale | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My daughter 19 bought a car from a private owner the day she signed the papers she went back and ...
A: Patty, Her rights depend on the laws in the state where the transaction occurred. In some states, ...
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| difference in terms | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Is there a difference between divorce and a legal seperation? Other then a divorce ends the marriage ...
A: Jo, In most states there is divorce in which there is an end to the marriage and legal separation ...
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| settlement payout | 3/16/2007 |
Q: i was awarded 41,363.00 the lawyer said my net would be 19,600.00 but i came up w/ a hire # 40% = ...
A: Thomas, First of all, congratulations on your successful outcome. I cannot tell you if you are ...
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| school | 3/13/2007 |
Q: i started duluth business school the day i started i informed everyone i was disabled and hard of ...
A: Linda, The first suggestion I have is to go see an attorney who specializes in ADA cases (generally ...
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| Rental Lease Agreement and Individual Adendums | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I've rented an apartment to a tenant for a break price. She has signed the original lease for just ...
A: Alisha, It really depends on the state and local laws in which the property is located. It would ...
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| legal question | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I have a question concerning small claims court, Two years ago I went to court for a small amount ...
A: Wanda, I do not know where the judgment was obtained (State) but you can most likely request a ...
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| Jury Duty - Caregiver for a Child | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I am a mother of 2 children under 2 1/2 years old. I have never used any other childcare for them ...
A: Audrey, You may try listing this as a hardship and sending it to the Clerk of the Court. If the ...
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| Used car sale | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I had started financing a used car. I traded my old car for $1200. and put that plus $600. as a ...
A: Ashley, It depends on the state or country where you bought the car and who you bought the car ...
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| conflict of interest | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I work at a hardware store and my husband is general manager of a handyman business. I have been ...
A: Gail, It would be prudent to ask your boss if this was alright. My suggestion would be to list the ...
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| Ethics - to report past behavior? | 2/27/2007 |
Q: As a girl in my mid teens, I was approached by a man who worked within the school system I attended, ...
A: Heather, I am sorry to hear about your previous situation. I do find it fascinating that you ...
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| Jury Summons | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I am a naturalized US citizen orginally from the UK. I am selling a property I own there and plan to ...
A: Brian, Inconvenience due to international travel is a viable and excusable reason for postponing ...
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| Ethics | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Can an attorney refer you to the physician of his choice to help your car wreck case? My attorney ...
A: Mark, Great question. An attorney can refer you to a physician but cannot accept any remuneration ...
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| Defamation of character | 2/19/2007 |
Q: What do i need in order to make a defimation of character suite ?
A: Defamation of character is: 1) a false statement; 2) published in writing (libel) or verbal ...
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| Public Records | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I am having a difficult time finding where I can look up New Mexico's public records. Do you know of ...
A: David, I could probably help you if you give more information. If you need court records, there ...
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| paralegal | 2/17/2007 |
Q: i am about to graduate with a degree in legal studies, while i ultimately wish to attend law school ...
A: Scott, Some states have certifications for paralegals while most states do not. There is also ...
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| Misdemeanor Trial for Domestic Violence | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I just want your opinion of what you think will probably happen, I am not trying to get legal advice ...
A: Wallace, If this is charged as a misdemeanor with $500/93 days in jail, it seems like your attorney ...
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| Ethics question | 2/4/2007 |
Q: Dr. Friedman, My wife and I entered into a contract with an out of town attorney on Jan.3, 2007, he ...
A: Frank, I have a few suggestions which may be helpful. The first is to find another attorney and ...
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| defamation of character | 1/11/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between deformation of character and slander and what are the grounds.
A: Defamation of character can be either verbal (slander) or written (libel). Defamation is: 1) a ...
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| Lawyer withdrawal | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Please Help! I received a letter today (1.09.07) from my lawyer who works for the Firm with whom I ...
A: Jennifer, I am sorry to hear about your situation and suggest you do a few things. You indicated ...
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| defamation of character | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I am a head housekeeper for a hotel in PA. One of my housekeepers recently went to the owner and ...
A: Karen, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Defamation involves: 1) publishing a false ...
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| lease agreement | 12/22/2006 |
Q: My 18yr old son signed a lease agreement along with 5 other 18yr olds for an off campus house in New ...
A: Rich, You are within your rights to refuse to sign the lease. Part of a contract is consideration. ...
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| Slander: Defamation of Character | 12/19/2006 |
Q: Recently I received a e-mail that was sent out to a group of peoples saying that I where accused of ...
A: Napoleon, Even though there is no question here, I assume you wish to know the elements of ...
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| conflict of interest | 12/19/2006 |
Q: My step-son received a settlement for an accident he was involved in. As he went to the lawyers ...
A: Jennifer, Your gut feeling sounds like it hit the nail on the head. I do not know where this ...
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| question | 12/17/2006 |
Q: we are 4 owners of a house ; one of the owners has a daughter living outside of U S A; what kind of ...
A: Florina, The daughter living outside of the U.S. should have the same rights as all the others. ...
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| premature birth | 12/16/2006 |
Q: In August 2003 I was pregnant with twins. I went into the ob's office for a regular checkup and ...
A: Shannon, I am sorry to hear about your precipitous birth experience. The simple answer is you may ...
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| legal fees | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have had a case going since Sept. 2005. It was a car accident--I was not at fault. My car was ...
A: Michelle, Without knowing all of the details, I just cannot answer the question. I make it a ...
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| Requirements of full disclosure by executor | 12/10/2006 |
Q: My older brother was named by our mother to serve as the executor of her trust and other holdings. ...
A: Bob, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. In most jurisdictions, an executor or executrix ...
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| Medical | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Mr. Freidman, Option 1) Is economic damage, being charged $14,246 for diagnosing the wrong body ...
A: Carl, You have damages but they are limited and it is doubtful an attorney would take the case for ...
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| Medical Information | 12/5/2006 |
Q: What federal law covers this situation? The Hippa?Hi, I have a situation at work. My Manager is ...
A: Brandy, Thank you for the nice feedback. It is violative of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability ...
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| Medical Information | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have a situation at work. My Manager is requesting that every time that I am absent due to ...
A: Brandy, This is an excellent question. The answer is your employer is entitled to get a medical ...
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| work question | 11/25/2006 |
Q: .. I apologize for not giving you the vital information that you needed... Maybe this will help...I ...
A: Jackie, I am sorry to hear about your situation. You need to contact an attorney in Orange County ...
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| work question | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I am currently on disability for a High Risk Pregnancy until April, 2007 and my employeer is trying ...
A: Jackie, I am going to answer your question as best I can without knowing where you live and without ...
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| Distrubution of estate funds | 11/19/2006 |
Q: My father passed away and left money to be distributed into three equals shares. My father's ...
A: Carol, Hopefully your father left an executrix in case the first one refused or passed away. The ...
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| Legal Ethics | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Is it legal for a lawyer to represent their Relatives? I am involved in a case where the defendant's ...
A: Michael, You gave just the right amount of information for me to give you the correct answers. It ...
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| Court | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Can a person sueing in small claims court subpoena anyone as a witness? Example: If a sister was ...
A: JC, The simple answer is yes. Most courts of limited jurisdiction have provisions for subpoenaeing ...
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| legal age | 11/13/2006 |
Q: What is the legal age that a minor can be in a contract in California?
A: Susan, Age of majority in California is 18 unless the person is still in high school and then it is ...
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| Defamation of Character | 11/13/2006 |
Q: These things he has said about me will not cost me a financial loss, just some embarassment. Would ...
A: Patricia, In some jurisdictions, you do not have to prove an actual damage if the statements ...
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| Deformation of Character | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I dated a man for 7 months who lived with me for 5 months. On the evening he moved out his things, ...
A: Patricia, I am sorry to hear about this unpleasant experience. You may have a claim for defamation ...
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| personal representative | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I need to become my deceased mothers personal.She filed a quit claim deed giving my sister in law ...
A: Kathleen, I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing. In some jurisdictions, you may not ...
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| please help | 11/11/2006 |
Q: My aunt was diagnosed with cancer in the state of Arizona where they have this policy that you have ...
A: Lisa, Arizona is a "right to work" state which means that you can be terminated or quit for good ...
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| Summary Judgments? | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding summary judgments: Let's say their is a suit before the trial court, ...
A: Dean, Your question makes total sense. The answer depends on how the appeal is framed. It would ...
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| Deformation of Character? | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Recently I had a contractor working for me. This person was removed because they could not arrive ...
A: Gary, I cannot tell you whether you should file a lawsuit for defamation of character or something ...
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| Power of Attorney Advice | 10/24/2006 |
Q: My mother-in-law is on oxygen and is not suppose to be alone. My husband's aunt supposedly has power ...
A: Carrie, I do not know where you live nor do I give legal advice over the internet so I will respond ...
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| Guilty con-joined twin | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Hyperthetical query - I hope you may be able to offer an answer. IF a con-joined adult twin were to ...
A: Skye, I think this is one of the most interesting questions I have received but there is really no ...
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| advocacy | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I recently posted an ad on CL http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgs/224258955.html I'm offering my ...
A: Mark, I reviewed your ad on Craigs List and must agree that everything you purport to do is ...
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| executor's negligence | 10/22/2006 |
Q: As far as fiduciary duty regarding 4) accounting and 5) notice, what does this mean? Again, thank ...
A: Lynn, It is nice to know someone is reading my responses. Yyou are the first one to ask me to ...
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| executor's negligence | 10/21/2006 |
Q: My father named my brother executor of his will. There are 7 beneficiaries, including my brother. ...
A: Lynn, I am sorry to hear of your father's death. You absolutely have a say as a beneficiary. Your ...
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| age | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I seem to remember reading a few years ago that an employer cannot ask a potential employee what ...
A: Al, Title VII prohibits descrimination based upon protected classes. One of those protected ...
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| Deformation of Character", libel, and punitive damages? | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I did some work for an individual (Priest) who ignored my bills and did not pay me, so I sent 40+ ...
A: Mike, It is defamation which involves slander (verbal) and libel (writtent) mistruths. Truth is a ...
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| conflict of interest | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I did what you told me and now I cant find an attorney that will take the case.I live in Texas an ...
A: Mrs. Johnson, You need to find a legal malpractice attorney. The question I have is the location ...
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| power of attorney | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Does having power of attorney give you legal gardianship of the person? and if we were to get power ...
A: Sandy, A Power of Attorney gives the holder the right to make decisions expressed within the ...
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| power of attorney | 10/17/2006 |
Q: My brother and sister in law was taking care of my father and living off his ss checks and ...
A: Sandy, I am sorry to hear about your father and I wish him peace during his fight with cancer. You ...
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| executors mishandling of an estate. | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I meant to clarify .......... the first car which she has kept in her possesion for 'supposedly ...
A: Cyndee, What your describing sounds like a breach of fiduciary duty and I strongly suggest you find ...
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| executors mishandling of an estate. | 10/13/2006 |
Q: My sister is the executor of my fathers will,she is also one of two benificiaries. I am the other. ...
A: Cyndee, There is no conflict of interest to have the executor (executrix) as one of the ...
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| lawyer fees/ethics | 10/12/2006 |
Q: My parents are currenty going through divorce precedings. My mother has since moved out of state and ...
A: Kim, I am sorry to hear about your parents divorce. If the attorney told your mom that he would ...
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| ethics | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Suppose you are an attorney who is asked to travel to California to work for a client for a few ...
A: AJ, Excellent question and my answer is going to be different than the way most attorneys practice. ...
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| Ethics Question | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I work as a paralegal in a negligence law firm, my question might seem simplistic but it's a matter ...
A: Jodie, Great question and I wish I could give you a simple concise answer but I cannot. Some ...
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| settlement agreement | 10/3/2006 |
Q: in court we agreement to settle are case, the atty: wrote it up and I do not agree with what she ...
A: Warren, Generally an agent (attorney) can bind the principal (client), however, many jurisdiction ...
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| legal ethics | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My follow-up is: It is very possible the the defendants attorney (defendant is of means) and my ...
A: Bill, I completely understand your frustration. Nine plus years sounds pretty unreasonable but it ...
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| legal ethics | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My question is in regards to an attorney failing to follow court orders,(mediation), "forgetting" ...
A: Bill, The answer to the first question is a resounding "NO". It is a breach of the attorney's ...
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| Deflamtion of Character | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I am e-mailing you to ask if this would be a possible l;aw suit for my husband. What actually ...
A: Sandra, It appears you forgot to take the few seconds to provide feedback. I am certain you ...
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| Getting attorney to finish my case | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Mr. Friedman, The only bill I have ever gotten is for $5,848.00 (7848.00 minus 2,000. retainer). I ...
A: Nancy, Thank you for your kind words and feedback. I would ask your attorney for the time ...
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| ethics in insurance | 9/21/2006 |
Q: what ethical problems are encountered in an insurance industry?what are its remedies?
A: Sushil, This is really too vague of a question. I do not know what settings of insurance you are ...
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| conflict of interest/attorney client priviledge | 9/21/2006 |
Q: You age going through a no fault divorce and there is marritial property/assets on both sides. You ...
A: Sheila, It is hard to tell based upon the limited facts you gave but it sounds as if you do not ...
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| Estate Distribution | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Hypothetically, a grandmother recently passed away. The eldest son of the deceased is executor of ...
A: W.A., It has been a long time since I dealt with probate matters and am not going to give legal ...
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| Business Ethics | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Friedman, I just wanted to know if it is ethical for your employer to make it mandatory that you go ...
A: Edshara, Thank you for your question as it is one often asked. I can answer the question based on ...
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| Getting attorney to finish my case | 9/20/2006 |
Q: First of all, I would like to say thank you for answering so fast. And you have helped me a great ...
A: Nancy, Thank you for your kind feedback. Generally, attorneys expect to get paid as they bill ...
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| Getting attorney to finish my case | 9/19/2006 |
Q: On May 15, 2006 we had my divorce case in court. Judge said each party was to turn in their ...
A: Nancy, I am certain you can appreciate the experts on this site perform their services for your ...
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| Deflamation of character | 9/19/2006 |
Q: On Sepptember 19, 2006 I receive a posting on my website (guestbook). Earlier that day I had gone ...
A: Doris, I noticed that you read my response 3 hours ago but forgot to leave feedback. I am certain ...
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| Medical Records Release | 9/16/2006 |
Q: After seeing the same MD for about 8 years, I have switched Physicians. I had a TVH in July, 2006 ...
A: Lauri, I am sorry to hear about your health problems and the difficulty you are having getting your ...
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| Legal signature for foreign exchange students | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I have a scholarshipped student living with me who is from the republic of Georgia. He received an ...
A: Linda, It should be signed the same manner that it is addressed in the check. If it is in English, ...
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| store backing out of my purchase. | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I purchasd a used rental equipment from a chain home improvement store. While waiting 5 days for ...
A: Mario, You probably do have legal recourse. From the facts you present, it sounds as if you have a ...
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| tauntung | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Is the lawyer for the other side allowed to make snide comments and taunt me causing me to speak ...
A: Debbie, Your inquiry is a little vague. Specifically, I do not know where this occurred and in ...
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| Lawyer fees | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I have paid a lawyer as requested--approx $3,000.00. He forgot to add an additional fee for ...
A: Chris, It really depends on the contract. He has full recourse if he has a right to payment in ...
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| power of attorney | 9/7/2006 |
Q: My husband just got general power of attorney , does that power of attorney over ride any PREVIOUS ...
A: Lisa, Without giving you legal advice because I do not know hwere you live and do not provide legal ...
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| Legal Ethics | 9/7/2006 |
Q: When an individual retains an attorney for bankruptcy, how long does that attorney have to file? I ...
A: Elle, This does not really have anything to do with ethics. An attorney has an ethical ...
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| power of attorney | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I reside in oklahoma and have been here for nearly 3 years. I am a british citizen and waiting on ...
A: Elise, I am sorry to hear about your mother's condition and wish you and her my best. I am going ...
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| Conflict of interest in a divorce case | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My mom is unfortunately getting her second divorce (in Indiana). She scheduled an appt. with her ...
A: Tara, It may be a conflict of interest depending on the information the attorney received from your ...
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| Attorney Fee Dispute | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I had a malepractice case in Las Vegas , last year, and my lawyer won the case for me. The judgement ...
A: Monika, Let me address a few of the issues to help clarify. I do this with the understanding I do ...
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| realtor ethics question | 8/29/2006 |
Q: We recently bought a home in the state of Virginia. When we were in contract for the home, we ...
A: Christy, I am not licensed to practice law in Virginia and cannot ethically or legally give you ...
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| legal ethics | 8/29/2006 |
Q: For example, A,Inc. has a fabulous skin care product. Store B really wants to carry this line and ...
A: Tatiana, This is a simple matter of negotiating on an open market and occurs constantly. Store B ...
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| legal signature | 8/28/2006 |
Q: i have a friend who signs her paperwork with a stamp of her name as she is unable to write. she ...
A: Michelle, I do not know where your friend lives and do not give legal advice over the internet. ...
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| stereo removal | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I recently puchased a used car on a Wednesday and was told to pick up on Friday to allow time to ...
A: Randy, I do not know where you live. I would suggest speaking to the General Manager of the ...
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| lie | 8/26/2006 |
Q: If someone lied to about you in a police report and you could prove they lied in that report how ...
A: Brett, Usually proving someone lied to a police officer carries a huge amount of weight in the ...
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| payment contract | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I recently bought an item mail order where I gave my debit card number with the understanding that I ...
A: JPMN777, The only way to answer that question is to look at the documentation. If there is no ...
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| Lawyer billing | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My wife and her 3 sisters are selling a property in RI. We desired legal representation at the ...
A: David, I can answer half of your questions. Unfortunately, I do not give legal advice over the ...
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| Legal Ethics | 8/23/2006 |
Q: This is what happened to me: In the summer of 2001 I hired Mr. C., my daughter's mother was suing ...
A: Tim, I am sorry to hear about this situation with your former attorney. I am glad that you were ...
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| Business Ethics | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Reside in State of California- HVAC repair Co came to house to fix AC. I told them the compressor ...
A: Diane, It sounds like you are a very sharp consumer and feel frustrated that you may have been ...
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| Education legalitites | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I am a fellow expert, in automotive repair field and am in need of help. My Wife was enrolled in ...
A: Martin, It depends where you live. If you live in the United States, there are accrediting ...
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| stop payment on check for construction work | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My mother and I signed a contract for construction work from a certified general constructor and ...
A: Katheryn, I am sorry to hear about this situation. I do not give legal advice over the internet ...
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| Search warrant | 8/2/2006 |
Q: In Yuma Az. a police officer lied on the affidavit and claimed that there was video tape of me ...
A: Rhonda, It sounds like that may be enough of a discrepany to throw the case out. It would ...
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| deflamation of character | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I had an embarassing incident happen at work and my supervisor went off for months, when I first ...
A: Brett, I cannot answer your question with the information you provided. Defamation involves a ...
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| lawyer ethics and charges | 7/27/2006 |
Q: Good morning Mr. Friedman I hired a lawyer on a contingent fee basis at 33%, involving an auto ...
A: Marcelino, I am not certain where you live or where the accident occured but if the facts are as ...
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| Privacy Law | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I have a situation where someone was injured on the job and workers comp. is paying all is good on ...
A: Angie, I am not licensed to practice law in Louisiana and do not give legal advice over the ...
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| legal question | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again...what if it is a company policy, but they only enfore it on a few select ...
A: Shanda, No problem at all. You would need to show they are discriminatorily enforcing the policy ...
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| legal question | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I live in Ohio and work for a company with approximately 7500 employees. They just introduced a new ...
A: Shanda, My understanding is that Ohio is not a "right to work" state. Even if it was, the answer ...
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| Conflict of Interest | 7/19/2006 |
Q: My family has been involved in a legal dispute for 2 years. One week before a scheduled appeal, our ...
A: Linda, Thank you for the kind words and I am very sorry to hear about your situation. If the facts ...
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| Contract Ethics | 7/13/2006 |
Q: As a creative professional we had a potential client (a corporate lawyer active in the bar) that ...
A: That is an interesting question. I want to reiterate your facts to make sure I have them correct. ...
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| DUI conviction | 7/13/2006 |
Q: ( IN ARIZONA) Well- 2 DUI's? In one night? Something like DUI and DUI over.08.?....with an extreme ...
A: Stephanie, I don't think poorly of you for the DUI. As an attorney and as an ethicist, I encounter ...
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| Deformation of Character? | 7/5/2006 |
Q: Mr. Friedman, I live in Massachusetts in a small community where everyone knows everyone's ...
A: Mike, I apologize for the length of time to respond to your question as I listed I was not going to ...
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| BCP for minors | 7/3/2006 |
Q: I'm an internist & don't have my Texas Jurisprudence book handy & have a 17year old in my office for ...
A: Kristina, I cannot give legal advice to you since I am not licensed in Texas. Generally, an ...
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| Legal publishing about medical patients | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I have written a true memoir. In it are many patients I had as a nurse. I refer to them by the ...
A: Kelly, I strongly suggest you do not identify your former patients by initials. Their ...
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| Guardian ad Litem limits | 6/30/2006 |
Q: The guardian ad litem court-appointed in my divorce seemed to immediately favor my ex-husband. For ...
A: Annie, I am going to answer this as best I can with the understanding I am not licensed to practice ...
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| Conflict of Interest | 6/27/2006 |
Q: My husband is taking his former wife back to court to alter the child custody agreement obtained in ...
A: Kellye, This is a very good question. I am assuming you live in the United States, although, you ...
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| legal accountability | 5/14/2006 |
Q: What is legal accountability?
A: Ronald, "Legal Accountability" means there is some theory or claim under the law to find ...
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| Law and Ethics in the medical field | 5/13/2006 |
Q: Are Hospital ethics committees limited to physicians and bioethicists? Is the AMA the only ...
A: Sandra, I will try to answer each question, although, the last question needs more details. ...
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| Moral Fiber | 5/10/2006 |
Q: Friedman: I am currently persuing a career in law. I am at a lost as of what direction to take as ...
A: Aquana, I am not sure where you are going to lawschool but it sounds like you may want to consider ...
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| wills | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Friedman, My father just died. There are 7 children. My youngest sister was named exeuator. No other ...
A: Roch, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father and your current situation. I stongly ...
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| oversight committee special prosecutor | 4/19/2006 |
Q: Paul: I'm doing some research and need direction. I have reasoned that in government their has to be ...
A: Earnest, A legislative oversight committee is usually formed and under the direction of the ...
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| Medical Confidentiality | 4/18/2006 |
Q: My daughter's complete medical record was sent to her school. I had signed a consent form in ...
A: Laura, YOu need to speak to an attorney in your state that deals with HIPAA law. HIPAA is the ...
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| Client Privilege | 4/13/2006 |
Q: You are a lawyer so you'd know how to answer my question as follows: Lawyers are supposed to keep ...
A: Brison, I am not quite certain I understand your question but will try to answer it as best I can. ...
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| EUTHANASIA | 4/13/2006 |
Q: Paul D. Friedman, My name is Nicole Hibbert, I am a grade 12 high school student from Peterborough, ...
A: Nicole, I would be more than happy to speak with you about this topic. You can reach me on my toll ...
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| What constitutes as practicing law without a license. | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I am a paralegal in Texas that started a legal document drafting company. I have one judge that has ...
A: Kelly, I do not practice law in Texas nor do I give legal advice over the internet. However, it is ...
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| kidney transplants in elders | 3/27/2006 |
Q: My husband is being considered as a kidney donor for his father who is 77 years old, has a history ...
A: Barbara, This is a very complex issue and I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law and this ...
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| Law question about commissioned sales | 3/12/2006 |
Q: I hope I can ask this relatively quickly. I'm in CA first of all. I am a sales manager and coming up ...
A: Troy, I am sorry to hear about your situation, although, it has nothing to do with legal ethics. ...
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| Why no legal advice online? | 2/23/2006 |
Q: Why is there not any legal advice (civil or criminal) available on this or other sites online? ...
A: Jethro, There is a very clear reason why internet sites don't and should not allow legal advice. ...
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| help | 2/22/2006 |
Q: my name is charlie and im 18 years old. last week i quit my previous job at a firm by my house in ...
A: Charlie, Sorry to hear about your situation. Although this is not an ethics question in any form, ...
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| Appointed Attorney | 2/21/2006 |
Q: Friedman..I have a few questions regarding an appointed attorney...I understand that under certain ...
A: Sanlyn, A lawyer appointed by the Court (Judge) is subject to the same standard of care as private ...
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| contracts | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what the diffenrences were between a deposit or a retainer? My contracts always ask ...
A: Natalie, I do not know where you live or where your contract was signed and I do not give legal ...
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| fallen tree branch | 2/18/2006 |
Q: I had a fallen tree branch that hit the neighbors car windshield and broke it. I did call the ...
A: Debbie, You could be sued for anything at anytime. If you are sued, submit it to your homeowner's ...
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| Bankruptcy & Creditor rights | 2/11/2006 |
Q: Friedman, We stupidly loaned our 8 1/2 month pregnant sister in law and brother in law $4,000 in ...
A: Jeff, I cannot give legal advice over the internet. You can file a petition with the Bankruptcy ...
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| Jury Duty | 1/25/2006 |
Q: Friedman, I dislike being forced to serve on jury duty. I believe it should be voluntary instead of ...
A: Karen, I do not know where you live and do not provide legal advice over the internet. I also could ...
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| Opinion wanted! | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I would love a legal opionion other than what I am hearing from my husband(who is a private-practice ...
A: Debbie, I certainly cannot give legal advice over the internet nor would I want to give marital ...
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| Philosphical question | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I have been hearing of the recent Supreme Court decision on assisted suicide. I am assuming that ...
A: Vicki, I would have a hard time answering your question within a lengthy dissertation. The law ...
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| Slogan Claims | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I am a Sophomore College student majoring in Film and Media, and a question that arose in my studies ...
A: KC, That is an interesting question. Many companies claim to have the "best" product. If there is ...
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| window business not living up to their contract | 1/11/2006 |
Q: I am not sure if you are the person I need to ask this question to, if not maybe you can suggest ...
A: Robin, I am sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you have done a number of things ...
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| attorney withdrawal | 1/9/2006 |
Q: from NC. My seperation attorney has done very little to get me any child support or income of any ...
A: Kathleen, I apologize for not responding sooner but I was just notified of your question about 10 ...
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| Judge was a no show | 12/27/2005 |
Q: The state of Georgia. My son has has 4 different dates set for an appeal hearing. The first time ...
A: Evonne, Unfortunately, this is not an ethics question and I am not licensed to practice law in ...
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| Telephone Recording | 12/16/2005 |
Q: Are there any legal issues involved in recording a telephone interview? Is it enough to simply ask ...
A: Philip, This is a more complicated question than we probably realize. The FCC regulations mandate ...
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| Divorce Lawyer | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I am in a mess. About 5 mos ago I retained a lawyer for my divorce. It took her 6 weeks to file. One ...
A: Ronald, Assuming you live in the United States, you should contact the State Bar of the state you ...
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| Video recording by tenant? | 12/13/2005 |
Q: Sir - I rented a room to a tenant in my house in MA. We were also staying in the same house. He ...
A: Anna, You first need to look at your lease. If your lease does not allow him to affix something to ...
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| Legal Ethics | 12/10/2005 |
Q: Two attorneys share office space and staff in a two story single enterance home that has been ...
A: Nicholas, There is nothing unthical about this situation as long as the 2 attorneys are not ...
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| Responsibilies for Notaries Public | 12/6/2005 |
Q: Paul, If the situation I described occured in Massachusetts, and they have a law per executive ...
A: Dennis, Thank you for the follow-up. It looks like the Notary is potentially culpable under both ...
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| Responsibilies for Notaries Public | 12/5/2005 |
Q: When a notary public is present at the signing of a legal document, and the person signing such ...
A: Dennis, Generally, a notary is not verifying competency. A notary is verifying identity only unless ...
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| sanctions question | 11/30/2005 |
Q: Friedman, If an you have been awarded 5000 dollars in rule 11 santions from the other parties ...
A: Diane, The attorney can continue the case but you or your attorney (if you have one) should file a ...
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| Should I go to court? | 11/28/2005 |
Q: If someone is slandering us with half truths or blatent lies by specifically targeting our ...
A: Jeff, I cannot tell you whether to sue someone for defamation but will give you some guidelines to ...
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| ethics | 11/18/2005 |
Q: Do you think is it legal, moral or ethical for South Africa to override AIDS medication patents ...
A: Haq, This is a difficult question to answer. It is certainly not legal in most instances to ignore ...
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| dating a lawyer | 11/14/2005 |
Q: I'm divorced, not committed at present. Can I date my lawyer or could he date me after the case is ...
A: Marie, Your later cannot date you while your case is ongoing if he met you during the legal ...
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| Living Wills | 11/4/2005 |
Q: Once a Living Will is prepared and notarized. Does a Living Will need to be re-notarized every year ...
A: Regina, Generally, the answer is no. However, you need to check with the state laws in the state ...
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| Forged documents | 10/28/2005 |
Q: In a recent law suite against a fraudulent car dealer-when asked to produce records everything he ...
A: Susan, Based on the facts, I do not know why your attorney did not do a Request for Inspection to ...
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| representation by family member | 10/27/2005 |
Q: i'm writing a piece of fiction in which a lawyer represents his father (whose case no one will ...
A: Ian, If you are asking if a non-lawyer (son) can represent his father, the answer is that he cannot ...
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| auto dealer | 10/17/2005 |
Q: We have difficulty accepting the dealer telling us that the warranty on our auto was not in effect ...
A: Carol, You have a number of options. If you think the dealer is not being honest, you can: 1) ...
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| ethics | 10/16/2005 |
Q: I work for a corporation and my boss told me to do the following in order to bring the profit ...
A: Hamza, The answer to your question depends on a number of factors. It depends what kind of ...
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| Wills | 10/14/2005 |
Q: Is a will a public document? (When someone dies, is that persons will available for anyone to see?) ...
A: Joel, I don't practice law in Illinois nor can I give legal advice on this site or on the internet. ...
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| Ethics | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I am doing research on code of conduct and need your opinion regarding the following issue are one ...
A: Haq, I cannot answer your question because there is no "code of ethics". Every discipline has a ...
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| Intro to business | 10/4/2005 |
Q: COuld you please give me your answers, thanks What influences have helped shape your personal code ...
A: Edik, My personal code of ethics, as most, is based upon upbringing. Religion, family values and ...
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| misleading | 10/3/2005 |
Q: I wonder if it is ethical for an attorney with his wife (who is assigned as trustee for estate) have ...
A: Carol, If what she is conveying is true, it is ethical since she as the trustee cannot seel ...
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| Lawyers fee | 10/2/2005 |
Q: In New Jersey I hired an attorney for a probate case. I paid the fee he had requested up front and ...
A: Peter, If you are entitled to money back, you can do 3 things. 1) Ask the attorney for your ...
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| LEGAL QUESTION | 10/2/2005 |
Q: My oldest son, who is 25, was "rear-ended" on July 20. It totalled his car. He also developed ...
A: Patricia, I am sorry to hear about your son's situation. I used to handle these types of cases for ...
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| How can we, as consumers,... | 10/1/2005 |
Q: How can we, as consumers, influence the ethical behavior and social responsibility of some foreign ...
A: Eduard, As consumers, we can do 2 things. The first is to communicate with our elected official to ...
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| hy | 9/30/2005 |
Q: I'm interested in knowing the ethical rules of confidentiality Specifically: Does a hippa form and ...
A: Yom, I am going to answer your questions generically because I cannot give legal advice on this ...
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| Responsible for charges??? | 9/4/2005 |
Q: -------------------------Thank you Paul for getting back to me so quickly. I just have a few/many ...
A: Sandra, Your friend is responsible for both the underlying act and the failure to submit the ...
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| Responsible for charges??? | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I'm asking this question for a friend of mine who cannot. He received a claim withdrawal form from ...
A: Sandra, Your friend is legally responsible for the malfeasance. However, he should find a ...
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| Liability? | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I recently started an auto broker business and have run into my first problem. I sold a car to an ...
A: Adam, It all depends on your state law, the buyer's state law and most importantly, your contract. ...
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| Layoff and Severance Pay | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I worked for a company (NY state) for 9 years with a severance policy that stated that if I were ...
A: Pep, Sorry to hear about your situation. Contact your local Labor Relations Board. That may be an ...
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| Payroll confidentiality | 8/25/2005 |
Q: We're pretty sure we know the answer to this, but we (my wife and I) wanted a second opinion from a ...
A: Rory, I can answer that question on a global scale and am certain it is not what you believe. ...
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| attorney fee dispute | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I'm not sure if this is the type of question to which you respond. If not, please direct me to ...
A: Stuart, Sorry to hear about your situation. Your understanding of the Bar Association may be ...
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| Question | 8/10/2005 |
Q: I need to know what can I do about this situation. I had a company in a different state write up a ...
A: Sammie, Sorry to hear about your situation. You have a few alternatives. You could sue them for ...
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| Non-Compete Agreements | 8/3/2005 |
Q: The company I work for is insisting that we sign a non-compete agreement. We are located in Georgia. ...
A: Libby, These types of agreements are not favored by the court but are enforceable if limited to ...
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| Lawyer dating ethics | 8/1/2005 |
Q: A friend of mine is going through a divorce and her husband was recently arrested and convicted of a ...
A: Bill, Good question. I don't know the location but it is generally not illegal. The question is ...
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| not my signature | 7/22/2005 |
Q: Here is a hypothetical situation: Let's say you sign a legal contract at the bottom line, but ...
A: Augusto, That is a very good question. It depends on the jurisdiction. Each state and country ...
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| Power of Attorney | 7/17/2005 |
Q: I am the designee for my father's estate--I am the appointed health care power of attorney and ...
A: Lawrence, The only thing you can do is have your dad declared incompetent, if you believe he is ...
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| Cameras in the workplace | 7/11/2005 |
Q: Mr. Friedman, I hope you can answer this question for me. Recently, I walked into our network closet ...
A: David, I don't know where you live and cannot comment on specific laws on this site anyway. ...
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| Auto Purchase Problem | 7/8/2005 |
Q: We recently purchased a 2004 Nissan Quest from an independent seller. It has been a month since we ...
A: I am not certain where you purchased the vehicle and each state and country has their own laws. I ...
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| order of the court | 6/28/2005 |
Q: Is there an instrument of law that can suspend or stay the "court order" while the defendant still ...
A: Unfortunately, I cannot give you legal advice unless I am licensed where the lawsuit was filed. ...
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| Need help | 5/25/2005 |
Q: My husband is a 63 year old Caucasian male who got a drunk driving ticket around New Year's. This ...
A: Julie, I am sorry to hear about you and your husband's situation. I strongly suggest you contact ...
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| Defamation of character | 5/19/2005 |
Q: Is it possible to charge someone with defamation of character? If so, what type of a lawyer would I ...
A: Jeri, It is not possible to "charge" someone with defamation. "Charging" is criminal. The state ...
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| time limit for commencment of civil suit | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I filed a legal malpractice suit in Alabama. They filed for dismissal. The judge denied dismissal, ...
A: Seeker, You can look at the local Rules in the County you reside or the Alabama Rules of Civil ...
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| Conflict of interest | 5/12/2005 |
Q: I am the defendent in a divorce complaint.I had hired a lawyer and realized that most of my ...
A: Soma, The court will not throw out the lawsuit. Your new counsel can address the situation and ...
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| Buisness ethics regarding ex-employees | 5/11/2005 |
Q: Friedman, My wife and I were recently laid off from a local company here in Oklahoma City. Since ...
A: Daryl, Sorry to hear about your situation. I suggest you send a letter letting the employer know ...
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| Conflict of interest | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I am the defendent in a divorce complaint.I had hired a lawyer and realized that most of my ...
A: Soma, I am sorry to hear about your situation. If you believe the attorney disclosed confidential ...
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| real estate | 5/11/2005 |
Q: Is a property owner legally required to disclose to a potential buyer or tenant....that there is a ...
A: Bill, Good question. I don't know what state you live in and this is state specific. However, ...
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| Search Warrants | 5/8/2005 |
Q: I am curious about when a search warrant is needed. I recently was issued a citation for overgrown ...
A: Gary, That was a very good question. First off, it is most likely a civil penalty so a search ...
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| Credit Fraud - Equifax | 5/3/2005 |
Q: Good evening, Sir. I am not sure if this is within the realm of your expertise but thought I would ...
A: Danial, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can only respond to your inquiry because I had ...
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| job ethics | 5/1/2005 |
Q: We live in California. My daughter delivers for a florist, they are also a nursery. Besides ...
A: Karen, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. The owner's actions are legal and ...
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| Business Case Study | 4/6/2005 |
Q: Vanoni Biological Supplies, Inc., contracted with teh Hayden Institute to supply the Institution ...
A: Jena, Vanoni is not providing any knew consideration by performing under the old contract with a ...
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| Lawyers Bill | 4/6/2005 |
Q: I am located in St. Charles County, Mo. Approximatley 2 years ago I contacted the Lawyer that did my ...
A: Don, It depends on your agreement with the attorney. If there is nothing in writing, especially ...
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| judges | 3/28/2005 |
Q: Is a judge suppose to make statements on a pending case? like how is going to rule in a custody ...
A: Mrs. Mcneal: In most jurisdictions, I don't know where you live, a judge is allowed to comment in ...
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| Subrogation | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I guess I still don't understand your answer. My son was involved in auto accident where other ...
A: Sandy, Based upon what you are saying, the attorney was only to receive 1/3 fees for anything above ...
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| Hello Paul, I don't know... | 3/19/2005 |
Q: I don't know if this is in your field but here goes. Suppose a man is accused of a crime like ...
A: Doug, Sorry it took so long to respond but I was not in and the site should have let you know. ...
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| insurance | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I am taking Massage Therapy in college right now. I was told by some, that I must provide my own ...
A: Barb, Congratulations on your career choice. It is always a good idea for you to carry your own ...
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| euthanasia | 3/9/2005 |
Q: can you tell me what you think abuot this issue?HI expert! i was wondering if you could give me some ...
A: Sue, I believe that each individual has to answer this question based upon their own frame of ...
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| euthanasia | 3/9/2005 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me some ideas for the following question for a discussion? How ...
A: Sue, This is a very controversial and interesting subject. I would suggest that you incorporate ...
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| search warrant | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I am in Arizona. Last week my husband and 2 friends were in our front yard when 3 police officers ...
A: Denise, Sorry to hear about your situation. Your refusal to allow or stop a search is not probable ...
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| Advertising and pricing for lawyers | 3/7/2005 |
Q: Mr Friedman, I need your help in understanding the restrictions for lawyers in terms of what they ...
A: Nash, Good question. The answer in most if not all states is that there is no high or low mandated ...
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| Babies denied treatment and comfort care | 3/4/2005 |
Q: I'm asking my question because I'm trying to decide whether or not to go forward with a lawsuit (it ...
A: Lemelia, I am sorry to hear about the trauma you and your child endured. This is interesting to me ...
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| fedex failure | 2/23/2005 |
Q: Fedex failed to deliver my payoff check to Chase Mortgage after my closing. my lawyer sent it but we ...
A: Christy, Sorry to hear about your situation. It appears you have 2 choices. The first is to ...
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| board of directors | 2/20/2005 |
Q: My wife is on the board of directors at a youth camp. I recently found out that they don't carry ...
A: David, It is possible that your wife could be named in a lawsuit if the camp is undersourced. I ...
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| Private used car sale | 2/16/2005 |
Q: I live in the State of Oregon. I sold my 1997 jetta to a woman for $6500 and a few weeks later she ...
A: Shane, I am sorry to hear about your situation. The buyer has a potential claim for breach of ...
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| Legal | 2/15/2005 |
Q: I was called into the da office in my county to sign papers, I told them i needed a copy to take to ...
A: Emerick, I don't know where you live but generally you have the right to sign or not sign the ...
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| Experts who are friends | 2/11/2005 |
Q: If plaintiff's expert and defendant's expert are personal friends, and plaintiff's counsel becomes ...
A: Corey, I am not licensed in Louisiana and do not know napoleonic law, however, I can tell you about ...
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| Company moving - changing name | 2/10/2005 |
Q: On January 1, 2005, the company I work for announced it is moving to a location about 25 miles away. ...
A: David, I am sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like your company is operating under the ...
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| e-card concern | 2/4/2005 |
Q: Oh hi! Hope I'm asking this right =) I'm starting a business in Honolulu, HI, where buyers can ...
A: RayM, Unfortunately, I cannot give legal advice over this site so I urge people to use their own ...
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| petition | 1/31/2005 |
Q: Friedman, I'm not sure if I have the correct person to ask this question to - but it seems to ...
A: Carol, Congratulations on the result of your case. This is a question I can answer. I assume you ...
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| Landscaper threatening to put a lien on my home. | 1/30/2005 |
Q: I have a problem with a landscaper that is threstening to put a lien on my home. I signed a ...
A: Rodel, Sorry to hear about your problem and I want you to know I cannot give legal advice on this ...
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| wills and executor duties | 1/27/2005 |
Q: My Mother just died a left a will to her four children. My younger sister and brother are executors ...
A: Roger, Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Since you all have elected not to open the ...
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| ethics-lawyer dating client | 1/24/2005 |
Q: I have a friend who works for a CPA (Bob). My friend was going through a divorce and had retained ...
A: Kelly, If I am understanding you correctly, Billy is acting as your friend's attorney and is now ...
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| background check | 1/18/2005 |
Q: First hello and thank you for giving up your time. I was recently offered a job from a well know ...
A: Steve, I do not know where you live nor can I offer any legal advice on this site. However, I ...
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| Contents of a Will | 1/13/2005 |
Q: Sorry, I neglected to say that we are in Maryland. As far as only having til February, that is in ...
A: Carol, You need to contact an attorney in Maryland right away. Contact the Maryland State Bar ...
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| Contents of a Will | 1/12/2005 |
Q: I am asking this question on behalf of my sister. She cared for an elderly gentlemen the last years ...
A: Carol, I don't know where you or your sister live but the will has to go through probate so it will ...
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| Bought used car, Now problems | 1/7/2005 |
Q: I purchased a 1995 VW Jetta w/ 109,xxx From a man and woman who claimed that the car was a great ...
A: John, I don't know where you live but the answer is probably yes, you can always sue. The better ...
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| wills | 1/6/2005 |
Q: My uncle who lived in Michigan died recently. I live in Kentucky and was concerned about his will. ...
A: David, If the will was made by an attorney, the attorney should be contacting you and should have no ...
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| Renter dispute | 12/31/2004 |
Q: I recently relocated to Suffolk County on Long Island located in New York. I was living in Florida ...
A: Mr. Santamaria, I am sorry to hear about your situation and wish you the best of luck reconciling ...
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| A College's unethical behavior. | 12/28/2004 |
Q: I was living in Superior, WI, and went to this school in Duluth, MN. Currently I live in Duluth, MN ...
A: Reba, Good question although I am sorry to hear of your situation. You may have a potential claim ...
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| medical power of attorney | 12/28/2004 |
Q: My mother has power of attorney for my grandmother.Recently my sister has taken the responsibility ...
A: Annie, In most jurisdictions, more than one person can have a limited power of attorney. HOwever, ...
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| Disclaimer Forms-Refusal to Treat Guidelines | 12/22/2004 |
Q: Friedman, I am a licensed acupuncturist contemplating my first practice this Summer. My mother's ...
A: Mike, Congratulations on your career choice. I hope it will be an exciting and fulfilling ...
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| damaged engine after theft | 12/20/2004 |
Q: damaged engine after theft ...
A: Steven, I will try and answer this question as briefly as possible. A) The insurance company is ...
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| Stop payment problem | 12/19/2004 |
Q: I recently wrote a check, as a loan, to my yardman. To make a long story short, I had reason to put ...
A: Judith, I do not know what state you live in nor can I give you legal advice. It seems this problem ...
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| im interested in the legal field | 12/17/2004 |
Q: My name is William Cardona I am in my junior year at Bodine High School for International Affairs in ...
A: William, I have an undergraduate degree (4 years) and a law degree (3 more years). I also have a ...
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| My rights? | 12/16/2004 |
Q: Sorry I didn't include this piece of information, but the case is complete. So where should I go ...
A: Jannae, Go to the records department at the police station and submit a written request. They may ...
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| My rights? | 12/16/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can find information about my rights? Or if you can answer this question ...
A: Jannae, I would think that the police will not disclose information during a pending investigation. ...
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| Judicial Ethics | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I was found guilty in a traffic offense trial because the officer was found more credible. The ...
A: Mr. Ronson, The judge can deny the setting aside the verdict and you may not win on appeal because ...
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| Medical | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I live in the state of Florida. I have a medical bill, $3000.00 It has been turned over to ...
A: Julia, I am sorry to hear about this situation. Interestingly enough, if they did a financial ...
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| Power of attorney advice | 12/5/2004 |
Q: My mother passed away from carcinomatosis Feb. 29 of this year in California, and I'm trying to get ...
A: Sandra, I am sorry to hear about your mothers passing. The oncology department is following HIPPA ...
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| medical records | 11/27/2004 |
Q: How long after a family members death can you request to see their medical file. How difficult is ...
A: Donna, Most states require a medical practitioner keep medical files for at least 5 years. So the ...
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| Tracking down info from my lawyer who is now deceased | 11/25/2004 |
Q: I was trying to retrieve info or a document from my lawyer, who has been deceased for about 2 or 3 ...
A: Sallie, In most, if not all, states an attorney has to keep files for a certain period of time. ...
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| T-Mobile Early Termination Contract | 11/18/2004 |
Q: Friedman, In an email last week, you advised to me to write T-Mobile disputing the amount owed and ...
A: Mike, Documentation, Documentation, Documentation. You need to put in writing that you are ...
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| T-Mobile Early Termination Contract | 11/11/2004 |
Q: Friedman, I purchased a T-Mobile cell phone around 06/04. and cancelled service a couple of months ...
A: Michael, Under Federal Statute, they cannot report you to a credit agency if you have a legitimate ...
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| binding Agreement | 11/4/2004 |
Q: I am from Canada and I know that the laws are not the same but I think the answer to this one may ...
A: Carol, The question is a little vague but generally I agree with you. I am not certain if Canadian ...
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| law | 11/1/2004 |
Q: is that possible. Can I also press charges for punitive damages because I heard that I cant Thanks ...
A: ET, I apologize but I have no idea what you are asking. I don't know what country you live or if in ...
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| Independant Contract Canada Alberta | 10/28/2004 |
Q: Quick Question, I signed a contract with a fitness company as an independant contractor as a ...
A: Rob, That may have been a quick question but the answer may not be so simple. If the contract does ...
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| Conflict of Interest | 10/27/2004 |
Q: My wife and I hired an attorney in a real estate dispute. Our complaint was filed against the prior ...
A: Bob, I am very sorry to hear about your problem. Based upon the facts as you stated, it sounds like ...
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| Research on a case | 10/26/2004 |
Q: I'm sorry if I wasn't clear, Paul. I wasn't actually asking for your opinion on the case, but I was ...
A: Sarah, Cases are not reported in legal journals unless they are appellate and this was not an ...
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| Employee agreement | 10/26/2004 |
Q: I was a seasonal wage earner during the 2003-tax season. I signed an agreement that stated I am not ...
A: Joe, Again, it is hard to give you an answer and I am not going to give you legal advice. I will, ...
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| Hiring freeze | 10/21/2004 |
Q: I work for Wilson Trucking. I applied for a job at a competitor (Southeastern Trucking). Then ...
A: Tim, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I don't know where you live and will not be providing ...
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| probate court | 10/17/2004 |
Q: My lawyer says I need to go to probate court with my husband will, but now I am reading they reasons ...
A: Tonja, I can't answer this question as I cannot second-guess your attorney. There may be a valid ...
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| termination | 10/15/2004 |
Q: in the state of California, is it legal for a company to fire an employee while they are still out ...
A: I don't know specific California law and could not give you specific legal advice in this forum. It ...
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| hippa law | 10/2/2004 |
Q: I was in the hospital becaouse I am a fortythree year old female with Hepc, ruptured disks, many ...
A: Megan, Yes, you are correct if the facts are as you believe they are. You should contact an ...
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| job discrimination | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I'll give a quick background of my friend's situation. He works at an industrial plant site and has ...
A: Cathy, Sorry for any delay as I am having problems providing answers on this site. This is not ...
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| Property values | 9/28/2004 |
Q: My question is: Company A is a gas and oil producing company. They have some unproved land that ...
A: Christina, Sorry for any delay as I am having problems providing answers on this site. There is no ...
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| Life Insurance | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am not certain which kind of lawyer to ask this question to but can you tell me, other than ...
A: Lynn, Sorry for any delay as I am having problems providing answers on this site. It depends on the ...
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| private used car sale | 9/24/2004 |
Q: I sold an 87 Honda Civic to a young man who now claims he can't register it because it didn't pass a ...
A: I am not certain about California law, however, I would guess it is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) ...
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| deflamation of character | 9/13/2004 |
Q: I graduated high school in 1976. I have recently started a job that asked for proof of graduation. I ...
A: Lisa, I don't know what state you live in. If the school is in error and you legitimately did ...
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| Who can take my case? | 9/12/2004 |
Q: I was kicked out of nursing school at my school because my sled report came back with a charge. On ...
A: Lori, Unfortunately, I do not know what state you are in or what school you are talking about. It ...
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| statute of limitations -felony | 9/7/2004 |
Q: What are the statute of limitations -on felony charges in Alabama?
A: each potential crime has different statute of limitations so it is not possible to answer your ...
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| vaca time vs raise | 8/25/2004 |
Q: Last year I was offered a monetary raise, I asked for an additonal weeks vacation in exchange for ...
A: Sarah, Your reasoning seems very sound. However, it sounds like you were on a different wave length ...
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| labor law | 8/22/2004 |
Q: I have been working for the same company for seven years. i just had my review and was informed ...
A: Rachel, I am not certain what state or country you reside. However, if it is a right-to-work state ...
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| Neighbors tree | 8/13/2004 |
Q: My Neighbor has a Monterey Pine,which about 1/3 is hanging over my backyard.I live in N. ...
A: You need to contact a realtor in California. Unfortunately, I am a realtor and attorney in Arizona ...
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| publishing | 8/10/2004 |
Q: i will refraze my question. iIn israel there r streek rulls about Lawyer's advertising. for example, ...
A: My lawfirm took the case to the US Supreme Court in 1974. Bates and O'Steen v. State of Arizona. We ...
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| contingent job offer | 8/9/2004 |
Q: I have a question regarding a contingent job offer. I am currently employed, but have been looking ...
A: Shain, I am not certain what state you live in. However, your current employer can give accurate ...
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| Mother living out of state placed in rest home by brother. | 8/9/2004 |
Q: Hopefullly you can answer some questions for me. Perhaps I should give you a little background ...
A: Twilla, HIPPA regulations are very strict. You need to find out if they are willing to speak with ...
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| publishing | 8/8/2004 |
Q: i am a law student in my first year of studys, in the IDC, in Israel. i would like to ask u about ...
A: Congratulations on your education. I am not certain I understand your question and you can email me ...
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