I am looking for some memorandum of law wherein attorney fees were awarded in a subsequent motion for costs that were incurred in a previous motion that was (involuntarily) withdrawn. Has this ever happened?
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posted by doomtop
on Feb 7, 2013 -
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Do my sister and I have to use the lawyer specified in my dad's will to handle his estate? More inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2012 -
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Seeking advice on striking out under my own shingle as a lawyer -- if you've been here, please help.
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posted by motsque
on Dec 10, 2011 -
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In my law practice, I regularly encounter clients who are despondent and suicidal. I don't feel that I am well prepared for dealing with this issue. Without considering the ethical issues as to disclosure, what is the best course of action when dealing with a client who tells you that they're considering suicide? What resources are available as a guide to dealing with a suicidal client?
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posted by Dignan
on Apr 26, 2011 -
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Okay, so I think I need to talk to a lawyer. Never done this before. How do I find a reputable lawyer to talk to?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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I am a bankruptcy lawyer in Texas interested in moving to Los Angeles to practice criminal defense. I have significant criminal defense experience from earlier in my career. Could any of you familiar with the Los Angeles criminal courts system answer a few questions about how easy it is to "break in" as a newly arrived criminal defense attorney in L.A.?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2010 -
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Is it legal or ethical for a civil lawyer in California to take a client they have previously opposed in court?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2010 -
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Out of work law school grad thinking about looking into another career...looking for suggestions....how about a stock broker trainee...?
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posted by xspot
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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Can you recommend a good (and reasonably priced) real estate lawyer in the San Francisco Area?
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posted by crayon
on Sep 25, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by Asparagirl
on Jun 19, 2009 -
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YouAreNotMyImmigrationLawyer-filter: How likely is it that my spouse will be deported for this crime?
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posted by anonymous
on May 20, 2009 -
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LawFilter: How can a person with poor grades and limited experience as an attorney find a
good job?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 25, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by korpios
on Oct 26, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 1, 2008 -
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[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!
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posted by whoaali
on Dec 9, 2007 -
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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 -
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Can anybody provide a referral to a lawyer and/or an accountant with experience advising small businesses (internet based) in the start-up phase?
I'm located in Los Angeles in the South Bay area.
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posted by willnot
on Dec 13, 2005 -
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Can you provide a referral to a lawyer and/or an accountant with experience advising small businesses (internet based) in the start-up phase? I'm located in Los Angeles in the South Bay area.
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posted by willnot
on Dec 1, 2005 -
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