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Legal Ethics/Questions Answered by Expert Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Slander | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: My daughter has an annoying ex-boyfriend. They have a daughter together. He continues to send text ... A: Sabrina, You can file a claim or lawsuit, however, you are ultimately going to have to prove that ... | |
| HIPAA | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: My son's father stole my medical records out of my file cabinet and gave them to his lawyer, hoping ... A: Becky, Unless your husband is your healthcare provider, neither he nor his attorney violated HIPAA. ... | |
| Billing in contingency case | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: My attorneys (CA) recently helped settle a civil action on my behalf. The Settlement Gross proceeds ... A: Bonnie, You have the right to have a full accounting. You also have a right to any amount not in ... | |
| Notary Public Ethics | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend who's parents have agreed to sign the title of his car over to him only if he signs ... A: It is probably not unethical for a notary to sign the document. The notary is only avowing that the ... | |
| Employer Fraud? | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: Around this time last year, I applied for a videographer position for a company called Capitol ... A: This is a civil matter and I suggest you sue the employer for breach of contract. Since the offer ... | |
| Dentures | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: My wife had to have all of her teeth removed and her dentist made dentures for her.she had to go ... A: Rick, The dentist should have informed your wife that the dentures may not work because of her lack ... | |
| Privacy Violation? | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Friedman, I recently hired a divorce lawyer. There is an issue in my divorce involving my mental ... A: Casey, I am not licensed to practice law in Louisiana so I cannot address whether it is legal. It ... | |
| Legal extortion | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Two instances of what I'll call "legal extortion" have touched me personally. In these instances, ... A: Michael, This is a very interesting question. Businesses do a cost/benefit analysis and ... | |
| inetentional infliction of emotional distress, slander | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor and former friend accused me of having an affair with her husband (a complete ... A: Denise, Asking for an amount of money to prevent litigation is not blackmail or extortion, it is an ... | |
| inetentional infliction of emotional distress, slander | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor and former friend accused me of having an affair with her husband (a complete ... A: Denise, I am sorry you are going through this situation. This is not defamation if she believes ... | |
| Is it possible to get non-monetary judgement in civil cases? | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Hypothetical Scenario: Suppose A beats up B, so much that B takes 6 months physical recovery and 1 ... A: Rim, The law is not meant to enhance or suppress emotions or humanity, however, it is designed to ... | |
| What to expect from Attorney | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me some of the "signs" of a good Attorney versus one who is maybe not so good/diligent? ... A: Mrs. G. I don't know the attorney you selected so I can only give you some advice on picking the ... | |
| Gap insurance and bank holding loan | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: Don't know how to put this. So bare with me. I had a car loan through a well know bank and had gap ... A: Sandy, You have a right to have the dealership pay the gap insurance, and if it refuses, you have a ... | |
| hot car | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: from a legal perspective is there any reason why casey anthony would not now come out and tell ... A: Ron, From a legal perspective, Casey Anthony can say whatever she wants at this point without ... | |
| defamation of character to a child. | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I would like advise regarding defamation of character to a 15 year old girl by adults! My daughter ... A: Pamela, I can only give you a broad breakdown of defamation as I am not licensed in the UK. ... | |
| Contract | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: if a person signed a contract, but neglected to keep a copy and believes the contract may have been ... A: Nancy, The answer to both questions is yes. An original can be tested to determine the age of the ... | |
| Question of Ethicality? | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Friedman, I live in Miss., I know that you cannot give legal advice in my state, but I would very ... A: Marty, Your attorney had an ethical responsibility to be diligent and provide you with advice and ... | |
| Accountability | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I am asking in the right area or the right person, but here goes: I rent a house and ... A: Jared, Notify your landlord that the roofer is not cleaning and you are worried about nails with ... | |
| Defamation of Character | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have recently found out that a group of guys are going around broadcasting to different ... A: Renee, It sounds like a viable case of defamation based on your facts. You need to show it lessens ... | |
| after objecting to use of malpractice atty,hiring his assoc. located w/in practice | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I am in the middle of a divorce settlement. When seeking attorneys, my soon to be ex-husband wanted ... A: Kari, I cannot comment on the Louisiana Bar, however, they should be able to tell you what form of ... | |
| after objecting to use of malpractice atty,hiring his assoc. located w/in practice | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I am in the middle of a divorce settlement. When seeking attorneys, my soon to be ex-husband wanted ... A: Kari, It is not unethical for an attorney sharing a space with your previous attorney to handle ... | |
| ethic? or legal? | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: In the state of Ohio,if an attorney agrees to take a case for a stated amount of money,(verbal, not ... A: Mae, I do not and cannot give legal advice over the internet for Ohio since I am not licensed ... | |
| possible resource? | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Paul: I see you are listed as being a part of alot of great legal resources/organizations. Do you ... A: Leah, I would contact the Seattle University School of Law and find out what programs provide for ... | |
| Judge Refuses to Recuse | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Is there a potential for conflict of interest if the attorney for my spouse in our divorce: a. she ... A: Robert, You need to write to the presiding judge in the county where this is occurring. If this is ... | |
| Conflict of Interest in Divorce Case FOLLOW-UP | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Is there a potential for conflict of interest if the attorney for my spouse in our divorce: a. she ... A: Robert, Thank you for the nice comments. Again, the answer depends on your state's judicial ethics ... | |
| Conflict of Interest in DIvorce Case | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Is there a potential for conflict of interest if the attorney for my spouse in our divorce: a. she ... A: Robert, It depends on the ethics code for your particular state, however, I will provide you with ... | |
| Beneficiary of a will | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: In respect to the duties of an executor of a will. My father was appointed as the executor of my ... A: Mandy, I suggest you contact a probate attorney (solicitor) in your area. You need legal advice ... | |
| Lawsuit for Long Term Disability | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I am the caregiver for a man who has been declared legally and 100% disabled by the Social Security ... A: Juli, Judges are like all other people. There are conservative judges and there are liberal ... | |
| first amendment vs. defamation | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Recently a local car dealership backed out of a deal with me for a car I had ordered. Short story is ... A: Will, Any constitutional law or civil trial attorney can give you the answer. It is not defamation ... | |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duties | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: My cousin has been named the executor of my aunt's will. My father is 1/3 beneficiary. He has ... A: Shannon, Your father can speak to a probate attorney or file for a formal accounting in the state ... | |
| verbal consent | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I previously asked about verbal consent to administer medicaiton; i failed to mention that it was ... A: Rhida, It is not acceptable ethical behavior to disrespect the patient's wishes. I am not certain ... | |
| Relative Adoption / Withdrawal of Unethical Law Firm | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have followed your answers for a couple other topics and hope you can offer me some wisdom or ... A: Ava, Without providing you legal advice, I would think this provision would be invalid in most ... | |
| Relative Adoption / Withdrawal of Unethical Law Firm | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have followed your answers for a couple other topics and hope you can offer me some wisdom or ... A: Ava, I am sorry you were treated this way. I suggest you contact your state bar and either request ... | |
| Lawyer abuse and withdrawing from case | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I complained seriously and bitterly but showing respect via a letter to my attorney about his ... A: Ricardo, I understand your frustration which is why I suggested you terminate the relationship in ... | |
| Lawyer abuse and withdrawing from case | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I complained seriously and bitterly but showing respect via a letter to my attorney about his ... A: It sounds as if you should have terminated the representation earlier as suggested. It is not ... | |
| Ethical Div. Negotiation? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I know that you can't give legal advice, but if you could just give me your opinion on whether or ... A: Lane, An attorney cannot threaten to turn someone in to the police as a negotiation ploy as this ... | |
| Legalties of Following Someone | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: If I suspect my spouse is cheating, is it illegal for me to get someone to follow them and take ... A: Terry, I do not give legal advice over the internet, however, you do not need legal advice. It is ... | |
| Power of Attorney | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I live in Texas, my husband has Power of Attorney over his mother because she is diagnosed with ... A: Nicole, The simple answer is that he does not have a right to stop his mother from getting loans if ... | |
| legal assistant wanting to report her bosses | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Before I go into too many details I will try to keep it short. I work in a right to work state. ... A: Whitney, I would think the attorney(s) could lose their license if you can prove fraud in biling. ... | |
| adding info to previous question | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to add the Ritalin was not prescribed to him. Plus him and other attorneys would go in ... A: Whitney, That does not really change anything. Since you are in Canada, you should contact the Bar ... | |
| legal assistant wanting to report her bosses | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Before I go into too many details I will try to keep it short. I work in a right to work state. ... A: Whitney, Since you are not an attorney, you do not have an ethical responsibility with your state ... | |
| corrupt landlord/manager | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: The manager in the office of apt complex i am living at is over billing over charging &adding extra ... A: Pam, You may be able to sue for fraud. I suggest you contact a local law school or your city to ... | |
| Can my employer call my surgeon for information? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a firefighter so my job requires me to be in good shape and be physically able to do the work ... A: Mike, I cannot give you a legal opinion because I do not know where you live and may not be ... | |
| Jury duty | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: May a Juror tell a friend/relative (or anybody else, for that matter)general info about an ongoing ... A: Jacob, A juror can generally give basic information to friends/relatives. Information like whether ... | |
| estate fraud | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I just found out that my name has been signed on a Distributee Statement. I did not sign and have ... A: Sally, YOu can contact your state bar or hire an attorney to file suit, or both. You can also file ... | |
| Specifying child the authority to handle my matters | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My mom is 91 and would like to have me (youngest child at 49 years old, oldest child is 55 years ... A: Carl, I suggest your mother address this issue in her trust as well as her will. I cannot provide ... | |
| law school | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am planning on attending law school after college. I have a question. When and where do I choose ... A: Gena, You really don't have to chose until after you graduate from law school. You may want to ... | |
| HIPAA | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I am registered nurse for 23 yrs and started working on a post parteum floor for about 2yrs. I was ... A: Margie, Unfortunately, I believe the hospital probably acted properly. The patient did not sign a ... | |
| Being Sued | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: My 20 year old daughter was involved in an auto accident where she bumped the car in front of her as ... A: James, I cannot give you legal advice, however, generally the material contained in a Court ... | |
| Defamation lawsuit | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I was charged with and convicted of passing a bad check a few years ago. Since then I've pay the ... A: Lavelle, It is true that you were convicted of passing a bad check and that is not a viable claim ... | |
| Lawyer Malpractice or Negligence? | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: On 2-5-2010, our 15 year old daughter was hit and killed by an impaired driver. We are not from this ... A: Lera, I am sorry to hear about your daughter. You have described a breach of fiduciary duties. An ... | |
| Court Appointed Attorneys Ethics | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was arrested around the 27 of April and her Court Appointed Attorney came to see her one ... A: Albert, As you would expect, an attorney has an ethical duty to promptly communicate with the ... | |
| Hidden Crack | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a used boat. The asked the seller on three occasions if he knew of any mechanical ... A: Dennis, If the seller who "represented the boat" knew of the problem and lied to you, you have a ... | |
| can partners in a law frim represent sister in laws in a divorce | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I hired an attorney to represent me in my divorce 4 months ago, my sister in law (my soon to be ex ... A: Cheryl, I think the firm is telling you that if you sign the waiver and a conflict later occurs, ... | |
| motion to reduce sentence | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Can I file a motion on behalf of my son? while an accused has a right to representation by an ... A: Kim, In the United States, you cannot practice law without a license. You must be a member of the ... | |
| Defamation of Character | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My son was accused of fathering a child with a young lady about a year ago (if that). My son ... A: Shauna, If your question is whether your son has a claim for defamation of character, he may. Your ... | |
| Attorney Retainer Fees | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a small landlord who has recently interviewed an attorney to help me with some real estate ... A: Natasha, I don't know where you live, however, those retainers do not sound outrageous. Of course, ... | |
| Medical Ethics Complaint | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I reside in the state of Maryland and have a question pertaining to the filing of a medical ethics ... A: Randy, You do not have to be the client to file a complaint against a physician in Maryland. The ... | |
| attorny client privilige | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I believe I asked you a question about firing this lawyer about a month ago. Anyway, A friend of ... A: David, I got you and you were very clear, however, I missed it the first time around. Still, what ... | |
| attorny client privilige | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I believe I asked you a question about firing this lawyer about a month ago. Anyway, A friend of ... A: David, This looks like a standard letter with the attorney telling you that just because he is an ... | |
| medical ethics | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I were speaking with a Dr. about the side effects of a proposed medication in an ... A: The doctor's actions were unethical and a violation of the AMA code of ethics. His actions probably ... | |
| small claims court | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently let my daughters friend rent a room in our house. We have a house in Oklahoma but we live ... A: Nat, Without giving you legal advice since I am not licensed to practice law or real estate in ... | |
| voter fraud.. | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey Paul...I understand this is not your forte' but maybe you can direct me. I too also volunteer ... A: Perry, Every state has its own laws regarding what form of identification is necessary. All states ... | |
| Question on Counsel | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an attorney that is handeling a workerscomp case for me. He instructed me to be to court on a ... A: Robert, Each state has its own ethical rules and each state has ethical rules that state an ... | |
| Demand letters and practicing law | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Friedman: I am a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania. A family member in Florida has been having some ... A: Gary, That is an excellent question and one we deal with routinely. You have to make sure you make ... | |
| random question | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am writing a college paper on tattoo prejudice and was wondering if you could help me on a ... A: In most jurisdictions it is legal to deny hiring based on a myriad of factors such as tattoos. It ... | |
| Client Confidentiality | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a real unclear dilemma here. In the midst of a long civil trial, one evening my client met ... A: Phil, You most likely have an obligation to fully disclose so the judge can ask the juror if any ... | |
| Malpractice; Lawyer on business case | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: When a Lawyer goofs up a whole case can they be sued for things other than the legal stuff...like ... A: Jose, Generally, constructive fraud is another term for fraud by a fiduciary. The two elements of ... | |
| Malpractice; Lawyer on business case | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: When a Lawyer goofs up a whole case can they be sued for things other than the legal stuff...like ... A: Jose, It depends on your state's laws, however, I have filed cases and been involved as an expert ... | |
| Legal or Ethical | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Scenario: A nurse just reported for duty and reviews the patients she will care for. Dr. X comes to ... A: Lori, If the physician has no medical reason to look at the patient's records other than the fact ... | |
| power of attorney | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: . hope you can answer my question. my son is in jail. 6 months ago he gave me general power of ... A: Marge, Most likely your son owes the security deposit money. You are his power of attorney but you ... | |
| Mishandled Bankruptcy | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I sadly had to file for bankruptcy. I supplied everything the attorney asked me to, but two weeks ... A: I suggest you meet with him and let him know you are going to tape record the conversation. I would ... | |
| Medical power of attorney | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine wants to put me in as her M POA. If she became incompentent and had people that ... A: Tammie, In most jurisdictions,the son would have the power to control her affairs, including where ... | |
| Is a lawyer who was not retended and who did not have our permission or knowledge actually terminate a contract we had with our G.C.? | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: QuestionWe entered into a remodeling contract with a G.C. to remodel our house. Our first G.C. ... A: I don't know where you live and much of what you are asking is state law specific so I will answer ... | |
| Mishandled Bankruptcy | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I sadly had to file for bankruptcy. I supplied everything the attorney asked me to, but two weeks ... A: You can file a notice of appeal, however, you really have to know the code because fiilng pro se ... | |
| Mishandled Bankruptcy | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I sadly had to file for bankruptcy. I supplied everything the attorney asked me to, but two weeks ... A: Eleanor, I absolutely agree with you and this is no way for an attorney to deal with a client. You ... | |
| Defamation of character | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a visit from the local police after a statement was made against myself. I have just moved (2 ... A: Ashley, I am not licensed to practice law in New Zealand and can only tell you in general terms ... | |
| legal ethics | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I sent you the question earlier about a lawyer dating a client. You sent an answer, but I can not ... A: Elizabeth, It is probably ethical for him to have a relationship with his ex-attorney as long as it ... | |
| dating your lawyer | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend's divorce lawyer contacted him by her personal e-mail, just to see how he was and get ... A: Elizabeth, It is most likely ethical in your jurisdiction for them to be friends and for the ... | |
| Criminal record and MySpace / Facebook | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Paul: Hello...I am not looking for your advice, just your opinion. Not sure where to go on this ... A: Paul, It depends how the officer got the information. If he retrieved the information from their ... | |
| Hiring an attorney | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Is there a way to review an attorney's reputation before hiring them? A: Gene, There are a few ways. The first is the internet. Type in the attorney's name in quotations ... | |
| Notarizing for employer | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: A woman (not a lawyer) is employed as a legal assistant for a company located in New York City. She ... A: Elizabeth, A Notary Public is a person licensed by the State to swear the person who signed the ... | |
| legal representation | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My sister went to court over child support. Representing her child's father was his spouse, an ... A: Nikki, It is not generally a breach of ethics to represent a family member in this type of ... | |
| Did this father do the right thing, yes or no | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Did this father do the right thing, by not returning his children to the United States and keeping ... A: Family Courts are designed to look after the best interests of the children and the Court Orders are ... | |
| Did this father do the right thing, yes or no | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Did this father do the right thing, by not returning his children to the United States and keeping ... A: Based on the facts from this blog, it appears the father violated a Court Order based on the mother ... | |
| http://www.worldlawdirect.com | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I need to ask legal questions about, Belgium law. How can I find if the following ... A: I don't know if these are actual entities, however, they are not listed as companies or lawfirms by ... | |
| Unable to pay amount owned/bounced check | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Mr. Friedman I have one question and I will do my best to keep it short. I wrote a ... A: Ignacio, We do not have debtor's prison. You will be ordered to pay the whole thing. If they wish ... | |
| Unable to pay amount owned/bounced check | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Mr. Friedman I have one question and I will do my best to keep it short. I wrote a ... A: Ignacio, You can be taken to court for breach of contract. Based on the facts you wrote, you most ... | |
| legal fees | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My attorney requested an up front payment in the form of a retainer for $1,000 - the amount he ... A: Richard, You have a few choices. You could pay the attorney. You could refuse to pay the attorney ... | |
| Do I need a will? | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in NY, my brother and I inherited my Dad's house when he passed. We have a tenants deed. What ... A: I suggest you provide a will, however, you could always place your interest in your inherited home ... | |
| Slander/Character Defamation | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm 17 and a senior in high school with a bright future ahead of me and a wonderful girlfriend thats ... A: Enrique, I suggest you speak to school administrators first and then you may wish to get a ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ?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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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". ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Legal Ethics
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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
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I have been a practicing civil trial attorney since 1989 and have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics of law, medicine and business.
I am Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and am Certified as a Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.
I can answer questions dealing with general ethics principles, including legal ethics, medical ethics, bioethics and business ethics. I do not give legal advice over the internet.
For more information, you can view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Experience
Experience in the area
I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 and I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics.
Organizations belong to
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
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