Out of work law school grad thinking about looking into another career...looking for suggestions....how about a stock broker trainee...? [more inside]
posted by xspot on Oct 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Can you recommend a good (and reasonably priced) real estate lawyer in the San Francisco Area? [more inside]
posted by crayon on Sep 25, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I find an attorney to represent me at a court appearance tomorrow morning for the Superior Court in Coalinga, Fresno County? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Sep 21, 2009 - 17 answers

We are a gay couple living in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. We would like to get as much protection as we can to make decisions for each other and visit each other in hospitals. I have been calling around to gay and lesbian lawyers in the area, and no one will give me a 'straight' answer about cost. How much is it going to cost us to get a health care directive, durable power of attorney, and medical power of attorney for each of us?
posted by hworth on Aug 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Can anyone recommend a good lawyer in NYC for dealing with housing issues, specifically a dispute over a security deposit with a former landlord? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 26, 2009 - 7 answers

On September 29, 2008, Nora Dannehy was appointed Special Prosecutor by Attorney General Michael Mukasey to direct the criminal probe into the 2006 firings of nine U.S attorneys. According to the Law Blog in the WSJ, she was to turn in her report in 60 days. Obviously that didn't happen. The most recent news I can find is about her interview with Karl Rove on May 15, 2009. Anyone know more than this?
posted by SLOHands on Aug 12, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I select an attorney? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Recommendations of Italian divorce attorneys in Rome? [more inside]
posted by tommassit on Jun 18, 2009 - 0 answers

YouAreNotMyImmigrationLawyer-filter: How likely is it that my spouse will be deported for this crime? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2009 - 8 answers

I'll be taking the California bar exam this summer, and I have a question about studying for the MBE. Should I take the 6-day online PMBR course, or the 3-day in-person course? [more inside]
posted by Tren on Apr 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Should I take the patent bar? [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna on Apr 1, 2009 - 10 answers

My previous landlord never returned my security deposit ($1,650) last autumn. I live in Chicago. Do I get an attorney (and if so how do I choose one) or do I take it to small claims court myself? What are the pros/cons of either approach? [more inside]
posted by allisonrae on Feb 23, 2009 - 11 answers

Solo practitioner startup filter: Newly-admitted attorney (this month) seeking advice on professional, technical, & marketing issues about providing freelance legal research & writing services. [more inside]
posted by Apollo's Favorite Mistake on Feb 6, 2009 - 12 answers

My wife needs to speak to an attorney. But what kind does she need? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 27, 2008 - 10 answers

LawFilter: How can a person with poor grades and limited experience as an attorney find a good job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 10 answers

My maternal great aunt's husband just died; this guy had been lying to my great aunt for years, claiming they were destitute and living off of her while squirreling away all his money. It looks like he's trying to leave everything to his son, and leave her cold; where can my mother find a good inheritance lawyer in New York City? Neither my mother nor her aunt is rich. [more inside]
posted by korpios on Oct 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Please help me help my partner through his career crisis. And help me deal with it, too. [more inside]
posted by Work to Live on Sep 18, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm an attorney. My workplace has little or no formal training. The only time I learn things is when I do things wrong. Are there ways for me to avoid learning everything the hard way? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I choose the best lawyer? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Aug 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me evaluate the utility of resumé services, career consultants, and placement agencies for attorneys in a smallish job market near a large market. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2008 - 2 answers

How do I practice law...without a law degree? (WAY more inside...sorry) [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Aug 7, 2008 - 13 answers

How would you go about finding the best criminal defense attorney in your state?
posted by bricoleur on Jul 30, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm going to hire an attorney to settle a wrongful death claim in the state of Ohio, USA. I hope to reach a settlement rather than going to court. What percentage of my settlement should the attorney get? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Can some recommend a good Tax Attorney in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by zephyr_words on Jun 2, 2008 - 3 answers

Recommendations needed for an attorney who could assist a small dance troupe with some questions related to the use of music by a choreographer for public performance. I'm in Maine, but the attorney could be anywhere. We would prefer a couple of hours of pro-bono time, but could pay a reasonable fee. [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Jun 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney? I'm in the US. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Can my great aunt make a $12,000 gift to me, my wife, and each of our two kids (for $48,000 total) without incurring the gift tax? [more inside]
posted by Duluth?! I Hardly Know Her! on May 4, 2008 - 12 answers

I am overwhelmed in the Google-space. I need a real-estate attorney in the Nashville, TN area that is recommended. Help!
posted by tdabbott on May 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Can you recommend a tax attorney in Washington State? Business taxes (Department of Revenue), specifically - but any tax attorney you've had good experience with would be appreciated!
posted by whitelight on Apr 26, 2008 - 0 answers

Tell me about being a title examiner in any state in which title examiners are required to be -- or generally are -- attorneys/JDs. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2008 - 1 answer

Can anyone recommend a good prepaid legal plan?
posted by swarkentien on Mar 7, 2008 - 8 answers

What are the implications of buying an existing LLC in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by pikaboy202 on Jan 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Anyone know a good traffic attorney in New Hampshire? [more inside]
posted by wierdo on Jan 13, 2008 - 2 answers

[Law Job Filter] I don't have a lot of options, help me pick the one that is the least likely to ruin my career and make me default on my loans! [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Dec 9, 2007 - 23 answers

My SO and I are contemplating fleeing California for Boulder. Co because of the high housing prices. I am an ERISA attorney who represents large traditional pension funds. I like my job. I think my chances of finding a firm with an ERISA practice in Boulder are slim to nil. I've googled, etc., but I thought I'd ask here in case anyone knows of anything. Denver is out of the question because of the long commute. Also, I've seen some corporate / transactional practices in Boulder. Could I make the transition from ERISA to corporate work (it's not something I ever even contemplated until now)? Any help is much appreciated
posted by bananafish on Nov 21, 2007 - 7 answers

How f*cked am I regarding an arbitration clause in a contract? [more inside]
posted by zenpop on Nov 3, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I give my brother in the US power of attorney when I am in the EU? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Oct 16, 2007 - 7 answers

Should I seek an entry level job at a gym as an alternative to a short and brutish legal career? Would it be any better? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend an attorney in the Boston, MA area who specializes in family law (specifically involving parental visitation rights) and preferably offering a free consultation? I've looked through many directories, but my inherent distrust of lawyers seems to be getting in the way.
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Aug 27, 2007 - 7 answers

Is it worth it to get a real estate broker's license in California? [more inside]
posted by GIRLesq on Jul 16, 2007 - 3 answers

I am currently a criminal defense attorney in rural Vermont, and my goal is to become the best trial lawyer I can be. Please recommend any books you think I should read, and offer any advice you have that will aid me.
posted by kellygreen on Jul 9, 2007 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced lawyer with a experience with intellectual property agreements? Specifically software, but maybe that's not so critical. My usual sources aren't being that much help. Anywhere in the U.S. would be fine, Michigan would be best of all. [more inside]
posted by EllenC on Jun 20, 2007 - 6 answers

I need a divorce lawyer in Richmond,VA [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2007 - 5 answers

Should I give my lawyer a gratuity for acting as a broker in the sale of my business? [more inside]
posted by SMELLSLIKEFUN on Apr 7, 2007 - 17 answers

How do I deal with a business partnership dissolution that is rapidly getting incredibly ugly? (Both emotionally and legally.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 20, 2007 - 15 answers

Is it unreasonable to put a lawyer on a budget? [more inside]
posted by nakedcodemonkey on Jan 11, 2007 - 21 answers

A close relative was attacked, beaten and threatened at gunpoint, and the Sheriff and DA are protecting the attacker. How do we use litigation and/or publicity to force accountability? [more inside]
posted by univac on Nov 21, 2006 - 27 answers

What alternatives are there for a young, bored lawyer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 26, 2006 - 38 answers

Well, I've looked through other posts and took the advice to heart. Anybody have any recommendations for a divorce attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area? Preferably on the Peninsula.
posted by Daddio on May 21, 2006 - 4 answers