The lawyer for the estate is also the lawyer for the negligent executor. Conflict of interest? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 5 answers

MeFi lawyers, professionals and other grown-ups: how can I renege on a permanent job offer with a law firm that I tentatively accepted without burning too many bridges? Or is there a better solution? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Earlier this year, as part of my 401K, I sold some of my investment in my company's stock (total value ~$2000). A couple of weeks later, my company released a press release that said that they would be restating earnings due to accounting irregularities. I'm now on the list being questioned about insider trading. Do I need my own lawyer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 14 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 on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Can anyone recommend a good NYC criminal defense attorney to help me with a disorderly conduct charge? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 3 answers

I've decided to buck the trend and not ask you for legal advice and go straight to getting a lawyer. So... do you have a recommendation for a lawyer in San Francisco to help me through a business/contract/billing dispute? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers

Impending performance review. I don't know whether to quit or somewhat disingenuously promise improvement and committment to the job. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm in a financial pickle due to a bad choice of roommates two years ago. What are my options? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Do debt collectors have to pay a fee if they call you after you have had an attorney contact them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers

Lawyers: I spent the first part of my law career self-employed, so have never been through the interview process. Now I'm looking for a "real" job. Please hold my hand. [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 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 on Oct 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Any recommendations for traffic lawyers in upstate NY (speeding ticket)? Preferably something of the flat-fee, won't rob you blind variety.
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 3 answers

Please help me resolve this mess I made for myself at work. [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a good divorce attorney in Washington state. There are no child custody issues, but the property division and/or alimony could be complicated.
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 1 answers

Semi-recent law grad having an unusually hard time finding a job, possibly due to circumstances described within. I'm running out of ideas (and money), so I turn to you, AskMe. [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 6 answers

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

IRS-filter: I need a good tax lawyer in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 2 answers

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

How much do I need to redact my writing sample? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2006 - 3 answers