What kind of attorney or lawyer do I need to look for to defend me as a homeowner? -

I purchased my first home about two years ago and a small bodega type store opened across the street that not only brings bad element to my neighborhood, but there is constant trash in the street the sidewalks, my yard, everywhere. I want to fight to get this store closed, or at least responsible for the clean-up because the store owner claims it is not his responsibility, and my neighborhood looks so trashy. What type of lawyer shoudl I look for in my area?

You should contact a civil attorney...BUT, before you consider laying out attorney fees - Have you exhausted all of the possible avenues you could try within your town? I suspect that you are not the only person in the neighborhood who has felt the sting of having this negative element invade your space. That being said, have you approached your town office to speak with someone? Go on the internet and look up your town office officials -- check out your zoning officer, your township officials and anyone at the town or city level government who may give you a listening ear. Write up a letter with your grievances and if you think you have neighbors who would like to get on board to help with this (there is power in numbers), ask if they will sign your letter or present letters of their own. Then make an appointment to see someone at the town or city level first and try to see if they are open to helping you come to some resolution. In other words -- before you bring out the big guns (a personal attorney who will cost you money and charges billable hoursquot;), try to be your own advocate. I can tell that you are totally exasperated with this situation so a word on that -- try to be professional and as non-emotional as you can. Just state your concerns as dispassionately as you can -- don t be a loose cannon - you want the town folks to be on your side. Don t whine and don t back down. Keep a log with dates and times that detail some of the nuisance caused by this business and how it has diminished your quality of life. Good luck -- stay cool and calm and people will listen!

I doubt any lawyer would take it to court. Call your city administration amp; start filing complaints. The city will deal w/the problem.

You ll have a hard time suing unless you can prove that you ve suffered actual damages or injury. Try raising hell with the city s elected government.

Are you talking about a convenience store? As long as they meet the cities zoning requirements, getting a lawyer is just throwing you money away. What you want to do is start with your cities zoning department to find out if they meet all the requirements for occupying the space they are using. If that doesn t work for you, work with the zoning enforcement department, your city government representative and the mayor if applicable (smaller city) to get the owner to keep people from loitering and trashing up the neighborhood.

How hard is becoming a lawyer compared to becoming a pharmacist? -

I dont no what to do in college.

Too hard. Lawyers are a dime a dozen. http://www.pre-pharm.info

There s a surplus of lawyers. Most lawyers don t work in law.

Can someone else other then a lawyer write up a Personal Service Contract for elderly care in Florida? -

Lawyers will write up a personal service contract for us but for $1500. I believe we have a simple case, (relatively small amount of money)...Can a paralegal write this contract for cheaper? Or is there a generic one you can buy ike the wills? Thank you!

Here you go!

What does the lawyer say at the wedding any romantic ideas? -

My lawyer asked me to give him what to say in the wedding what should I tell him I have no idea I mean I know we are here today to join blah blah but whats next help please

I agree, officiants should come prepared with at least a basic copy of vows. However, to find vows that are more to your liking, and with a little more personality, just google quot;wedding vowsquot;. You ll find lots of ideas there.

you shouldn t have to supply your vows to the officiant. I m assuming your lawyer is ordained to marry you in the eyes of the law etc.

I don t think lawyers are allowed to legally marry anyone- do you mean judge? You might want to look into getting a new officiant. Most people who perform weddings come prepared with what they are supposed to say.

How do you find a lawyer who is willing to sue another lawyer? Namely a district attorney? -

I want to sue the District Attorney in my county for not doing his job and doing a poor job for what he did do. Police and DA s are afforded special protection in the courts and I need to find the right lawyer. I will sue the police department also, but the DA is first.

If you are a family member of a victim, there s not a lot you can do. Besides the DA works for the state or city, so really you would need to sue the state. Look for a civil attorney or bring a civil suit against the criminal for the damages he caused. If you were the alleged criminal, you still cannot sue the DA, individually as he was doing his job, must sue city or state for wrongful persecution, or whatever the case may be. If there s money in it and the attorney thinks he can win, he will more than likely work for you. Most attorneys, though, will not take on a case they do not feel they can win or at least settle for some monetary value.

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The district attorney is immune from suit for anything that falls within the duties of the office. Any suit you filed would get thrown out of court. A suit against the state or the county would have the same result. Sovereign immunity covers the state and county and any employee of the governmental entity that is acting within the course and scope of his duties.

If there is a pattern of abuse maybe the ACLU can help you.

Is a lawyer needed for the transfer of land title ownership from the Philippines to a USA citizen? -

My sister-in-law [currently living in California] owns a plot of land in Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines and is willing to sell it to me. Given that my wife (Filipina citizen) and I (USA citizen) will be co-owners of the property and listed as such on the title, is a lawyer required for the proper transfer of ownership?

Yes. The registry of deeds and the bureau of internal revenue (BIR) will not rely on any informal documents stating the official transfer of land property without proper verification and witness of an attorney and other parties involved. If it were accepted, anyone could just use any word processor to fabricate a document without legal proof of backup to acquire land property fraudulently. An attorney will look over the documents to verify and question any inconsistencies, suspicions on supporting documentation to clarify the legal ownership as well as verify your identities to legally acquire the property. 40% to you (usa) and 60% ownership to your wife (PI citizen). If you re Filipino American, look into getting dual citizenship so you can have the priviledge to own and acquire property as a Filipino citizen. You should also do your homework to acquire offical receipt of property taxes paid on the property to clarify ownership as well as requesting to see and verify the official title records on the lot from the local registry of deeds. You should also visit the land property to verify the property boundaries with a local land surveyor. Land surveyors can produce original blueprints of your property which is also required. A contract written and signed by an attorney will give the prior owner and you and your wife the comfort and the legal protection on a contractual agreement for the legal transaction between the purchase price of the lot and the square meters of land property it is worth. Good luck!

Not necessarily. You are disqualified from owning real property in the Philippines, as you are an American citizen, unless you have applied and have been a certificate of dual citizenship. Only your wife is qualified to own real property. But you can try anyway, if you encounter problems in the titling of the property in the Register of Deeds, that s the time you will need a lawyer to take care of the problem. But you should commit the donation to your wife if your sister-in-law would allow it. Former Filipino citizens are only allowed to acquire real property by hereditary succession, not by sale or donation or any other mode. I hope I helped....

It won t hurt to have an attorney because the laws on property transfer between a former Spanish colony and the U.S. are not perfectly in sync. A lawyer specializing in international law may be able to smooth the transaction and the transition. Land transfers can be tricky, and you often don t find out there s a problem until years down the road.

Which courses should I take in highschool to become a criminal lawyer? -

Hi, I am wondering what courses I need/ I should take to become a lawyer... Thankyou

You must be very strong in English, Logic, Government, and History. Contrary to popular belief, Latin is not necessary for law school. Go to the local book store and get a copy of the Law School Admissions Test Preparation. You will find that solving puzzles is very important. You must study very hard in college. Your college GPA and your LSAT score will be combined to form a law school quotient. Good Luck. Todd Crawford, Esq. toddlcrawford@yahoo.com

It s great that you know what you want to do with your life. I d suggest English because attorneys have to be able to communicate exceptionally well. As an attorney you will see the less than perfect side of life: Political Science might help you prepare for that. Public speaking, any class that teaches you research skills. And definitely get into debate.

Just get your diploma. Worry about specialized courses in college. Not now.

English and speech classes. Join the debate team. History and current events are also important.

Courses in high school would not usually help in becoming a criminal lawyer. You need to start thinking about what college courses to take when that time arrives.

Constitutional law, US Government, Civics, US History, Driver s Ed, hmmm...what else might a high school offer?

I am thinking you just need to get into a good college?

Where do you live? It s unlikely there are specific requirements. You should take classes you re good at to increase your marks so as to get into college. I would say English is a must, and some type of Politics/History would come in handy, and Legal Studies if your school offers it, so you can get a feel if you re interested in it. In general high school is pretty soon to start specialising though.

English, Spanish, American history. Get a well rounded, grounded education in the liberal arts. Don t worry about math and science unless you like it. Once you get to law school the only math you ll need is figuring out the rip off interest on the student loans.

my best friends dad is a lawyer, do comercial law, there get paid wayyy tto much

It doesn t matter what you do in high school or college. It only matters once you pass the LSATs and get int a Law School. My dad is an attorney and he studied history in college. I know of a couple other lawyers that studied history, two that did business, and one that did rhetoric and writing. The most important thing is to read a lot and be able to analyze complex situations.

Doesn t matter in high school. And, really doesn t matter in college, either. There s no such thing as a quot;pre-lawquot; degree. At my law school, I think there are around 50 different undergraduate degrees represented. (Pretty much everything you can think of.) However, the degree that is really useful for the study of law is Philosophy, perhaps with a minor in Journalism. My degree is in Pscyhology, which helps, but I have a friend who majored in Philosophy, and law school is very easy for him. Philosophy teaches you to think outside the box and how to argue effectively. Journalism is good (as opposed to English) because legal writing is very technical in nature-- not creative in the least! However, this is only if you re POSITIVE you want to go into law. And, like I said, any degree will work. A degree in Chemistry or Biology is great, too, because there are so many advanced degree programs that require a strong science background... Chemical Engineering, any sort of medical, pharmacy, dental route, etc. You close a lot of doors for yourself if you don t have a strong science background.

Uh...You need to worry about getting in to college first...You might even find out you hate pre-law by your first semester of college. edit: I started college at two different schools. One dead set on becoming a writer and the other set on becoming a nurse. I discovered I didn t really want to do either. The more pressure you put on yourself now the more of a let down college will be. I am speaking from experience. You won t believe me now, but you will see in time.

English amp; general college-prep course load amp;Latin might help for legal terms later

Is it best to do the application for an H1B visa on your own or ask a lawyer for help? -

I m thinking of applying for an H1B work visa next year. I know it is quite costly. Is it worth it to spend an additional $1000 to $2000 for a lawyer or is it easy to do the application process on your own? What is more common? (I will have a master s degree).

No, there s no particular point in having an attorney help you fill out your visa application form. if you have a master s degree and have already qualified for the H1b, it shouldn t be too difficult for you to do the forms yourself. The attorney won t have any role at the interview, in any case, assuming you want him to be there.

You can t do it at all. Only the employer can file for an H1B for a prospective employee. The 2009 H1B quota is already 100% full. The next quota is for 2010 and those employer applications will not be taken until April of 2009.

I am a licensed lawyer in California. I am kind of tired of it. How do I become a teacher? -

I am thinking about teaching elementary school. What do I have to do to become certified? CBEST exam?

I became a teacher in California after getting my bachelor s degree in business. You ll have to go through a credentialing program through a University. (In CA, you cannot get your credential through online programs). You will have to decide on whether you want you a multiple subject credential or single subject credential. A multiple subject credential is what you need to teach K-6. You will need a single subject credential to teach a specific subject (math, science, home economics, etc.) to teach grades 6-12. Besides taking the required courses at the university, you will have to take 3 state tests - the CBEST (equivalent to an 8th grade comprehensive exam), the CSET (a more detailed test that covers your specific subject if you want a single-subject credential or ALL the subjects if you want a multiple-subject credential), and the RICA (to test you on different reading methods). Also, if you did not take a US history course while getting your bachelor s degree, you will have to take a US constitution test to waiver that requirement. I hope this answers your question! The other respondent was right - teaching is NOT for the faint of heart! But, it is very rewarding for those who, besides having jumped through all of those hoops, have the talent deep within them to touch the lives of students!

Why not teach Law? On the other hand, if you are a licensed lawyer in California and would like to change to teaching, that can only be because you are not a successful lawyer - so maybe you shouldb t teach law. Or maths.

Be careful what you wish. Teaching is not for the faint of heart! I ve known several people who have become teachers through alternative certification....not all of them stayed as they say it is too much work--especially if you want to be a jack of all trades elementary school teacher! But, if you are interested in teaching in California, the best way to get information on the requirements is to contact the California Department of Education. Different states have different requirements for getting a teaching certificate without at least a B.S. in education.

Go through the edcation program in your state. Many states require an exam and some others require classes as well. You will have to obtain a teaching certificate that allows you to teach a certain grade level. What grade level you want to teach will determine what cerificate you need. I would look on the California Board of Eduation page for more information! Good luck!

Well, teaching is not what it used to be. Now with the No Child Left Behind, the schools are being blamed when students test poorly. It s all about the bubble tests. You must go and observe teachers before you decide. Elementary and High School are usually preferable to middle school. I am an elementary school teacher, and trust me, go and observe and talk to teachers. Listen to them, they are not whiners and complainers, the problems are real. If you are dedicated and really want to teach it s still a major challenge. Although it is never boring!!!

Do I need a lawyer to write up my Lease Purchase Contract? -

I own a home that I am going to lease to someone for a year and then that person will buy. Do I have to have a lawyer write up the contract or can I do that myself? If I can do it myself, where do I begin? Is there a certain format that I need to use or does that not matter? Thanks.

If you are doing a lease with an option to purchase, have it done by an attorney. These are tricky with as many disadvantages as advantages. Not only will you need a lease with option to purchase, you will need a purchase agreement. Talk to an attorney.

I would really hire a real estate attorney to do the final contract. You could write out your own, then have the attorney look it over for things that are missing or shouldn t be in there. When it comes to selling, even though it s not right now, it s best to be on the safe side. I guess you could say you re writing out two contracts. The first is the lease, the second is the sale. Since the sale is related to the lease, though, the attorney can help you word it correctly. As a landlord during the lease time there are certain things you have to live up to. Then as a seller, there will be other requirements. You may also want an attorney to act as an escrow agent. With money involved, it s always best to make sure it s being done legally and to everyone s benefit. It ll save you a lot of trouble later when the sale happens. Oh, and thank you for being a Lease-Purchase owner! I m looking for an owner to do the same for my family and it s nice to know that there are actually owners who are willing to put off getting the purchase price for a while.

No, If you have Microsoft word there are Lease templates available online.

Is it legal for a lawyer to earn a real estate commission in Minneso? -

Is it legal for a lawyer who is not a licensed real estate agent to earn a real estate commission in Minnesota?

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It depends on why he was given the comission. If he was given the comission for quot;legal servicesquot; then it s legal; if he got the comission for acting as a real state agent then is illegal. If you are sure this lawyer is not a licensed real state agent (he could be licensed even if he keep working as a lawyer) you can report him to the Real Sate Agency and to the IRS (probably he wont report the income if it was illegal).

YES! ALL LAWYERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO COLLECT COMMISSION ON REAL ESTATE SALES. I cannot quote you a law but I do know as a licenses real estate broker the only other peopel entitled to collect a commission are brokers or lawyers.

Is a lawyer needed to file for Emergency Custody in the state of SC ? -

If a lawyer is not needed. What is the quickest and best way to go about filing for emergency custody if we live in Fl and the child and mother live in SC? What things must be occuring for the courts to hear the case? Thanks.

If you can afford an attorney to represent you in this matter, then you should retain one. In any event, you need to file any such motion for custody with the court which has jurisdiction over this child. I assume that that will be the Family Court in South Carolina in which the matter of the child s custody was initially determined. But, it could be that proper forum is now the Family Court within the judicial district in where the custodial parent now resides be it South Carolina or Florida. This is why you need to consult a domestic relations attorney before you expend a lot of time and effort and money and then find out you are not in a court with jurisdiction to decide the issue of the child s custody. Having said that if this is a matter of the child s immediate safety, you should go to the district court where the child is currently physically located and apply for an order restraining the custodial parent from harming or endangering the child. If a restraining order is granted, then your next step would be to petition the proper court for a change in the child s custody.

You definitly need to hire an attorney!

Emergency custody is an extraordinary proceeding granted under only extreme circumstances. It the situation is truly that dire, then contact child protective services. They have the authority to remove a child quickly.

Do I need and lawyer to file an eviction appeal in Pa? -

I live in Pennslyvaina and my land lord is evicting me my rent has always been paid up and I havent caused any damages. If I lose this eviction case in magistrate court do I have to use a lawyer to file an appeal in common pleas court? And what kind of cost are there for this appeal?

There is nothing to appeal. Don t waste your time and money on this. If you are on a month to month they can give 30 days notice at any time for no reason. This is why it is best to have a lease.

On a month to month the landlord only has to give you 30 days notice. What could possibly give you a basis to fight it?

do you have a lease? or where you going month to month?

Can someone give me major advice on how to become a lawyer? -

I want to be a lawyer, very very badly. Criminal defense to be exact. However, some bad decisions has left me with a bad GPA and I only have 2 years to pull it up, but it is mathematically impossible to get it higher than a 3.0. I head law schools are hard to get into, so what could I do? Also, I m only 17, but is there any job I can take now that would introduce me to the field of law?

Check out your local community colleges or Online universities (like the University of Phoenix) and become a paralegal. That would give you some background, and your grades won t be a problem. After you get your certificate, you can either work as a paralegal, or go to college and begin working on your law degree(s).

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How much percent should a lawyer get for a job injury case in texas? -

how much should it be?? like 40% for the lawyer amp;amp; 60% for the client?? or what?? im really concerned if we got ripped off...

natg08, I m sorry to hear about your situation. I was hurt once in Oregon when a truck backed over my right foot at work. My company attempted to settle with me quickly because they knew it wasn t my fault. I called a local accident lawyer in my area who provided me excellent advice and I was able to get a justifiable settlement to cover my medical bills that weren t covered by my work insurance. I d suggest you find a lawyer in Texas. http://www.accidentlawyerlocator.com/Tex... My personal injury lawyer was willing to answer any and all questions I had because they hope to make some money at the same time. Try calling a personal injury lawyer to see if they can help. Sorry to hear about your situation.

Depends on how they are charging you. If they set up a fee for you to pay if you lose and another amount if you win then the lawyer can t lose and the fee is much smaller. Usually around 20%. However if they only get paid if you win then they are taking on the risk that they may make nothing and have to charge more to cover the cases they have lost. And in these cases they usually charge between between 30 and 50 percent depending on what they think the chances of losing are. In the second situation the amount of money you get is really irrelevant since you were unable to afford a lawyer to begin with and any money you get from the deal is money you normally would not have gotten since you couldn t afford a lawyer. So in a very real sense, the money you receive is quot;freequot; money. But as long as they are charging you at or below 50% it s probably all good. Of ourse if you have massive proof tat you should win(like a videotape of the other person running a red light and hitting you and yes I know running a red light isn t job injury, it is only a example of proof) then the fee should be on the low end. But without such ironclad proof it will go toward the higher end.

The attorney should receive what is called for in the contract for services. Often, a contingency contract may be 35%, 40%, or more of the collected money after judgment.

How can I force lawyer to stop a crooked inheritence ? -

Land was supposed to be split evenly 7 ways but the estate lawyer hired some land expert who gave one of the 7 parties a little over double the acreage of the other 6 and now the lawyer says we have only a week to accept it or he will auction off all the land and spit the money 7 ways. Lawyer was supposed to split the land evenly but now that he hasn t can I get a court order to make him do so ?

first you cant quot;forcequot; a lawyer to do anything.. maybe according to the will the land was distributed the way it was meant to be... you can fight the judgement but it may b expensive and time consuming to take it to court.. maybe it would b better to b happy with what you got instead of spending more money and maybe still end up with the original judgement or nothing at all...

I would, if the will said to equally split 7 ways then that is what he is suppose to do. Let me guess.....the atty s been dragging his feet and now all of a sudden it has to be settled in a week. Sounds about right. You should contact a different atty and get some free advice. Good Luck. By the way, is there any specific reason why it could not be divided equally like a river, pond or gully? Have you asked the atty for the bigger piece? What are the other 6 people wanting to do?

Go back to the probate court and ask for an explanation. If you all don t agree, odds are it will be sold and split.

You can always retain your own legal counsel, but without knowing all the facts it may have been quite difficult to dived the property into seven equal shares with access and all that is required by the state/ county where the landlord is located, Thus the reason for the expert, If it can not be worked out, then the only other option is to sell the property and split the proceeds which in this down market and all that has been happing on Wall Street, might have a diluted value

All land is not worth exactly the same, you know. If there is something about some of the acreage that makes it less valuable than some of the rest, then that piece may need to be bigger than the others to make it equal in economic value. Maybe that s why it was done the way it was. If that s not the case, sorry, I don t know enough about the legal details of the situation to be able to advise you, you need to see another lawyer who can advise you individually.

How do you know that you want to be a lawyer and why? -

its necessary to put a check and blance on the mind of ppl

if you want to get a good paying job by screwing other people up, then go ahead be a lawyer. sorry to bust your bubble but thats the reality, you dont always choose what cases you get, and 50% of the time your fighting for the bad guys. if you can accept that, then be a lawyer.

How do you start out a letter telling your lawyer you want to fire him? without making him mad? -

i want to fire a lawyer i have but i have to send him a letter stating i am fireing him...how do i go about starting the letter off or what to say?

You re the boss. If at any time you re unhappy with your lawyer s services, you can fire your lawyer. You can fire a lawyer regardless of your fee agreement and even if your case is pending in court. Your attorney is entitled to payment for services rendered up to the time of dismissal, in accordance with your fee agreement. Be aware that firing a lawyer after a suit has been filed usually requires the court s permission. If the case is close to trial, the court may be reluctant to grant permission for dismissal if it will delay the proceedings unless the court finds you have good cause under the circumstances to discharge your attorney. Keep in mind that under the law of some states, the attorney you fired may be allowed to keep your file until you ve paid your bill. When you hire a lawyer, ask him or her about the applicable law in your state. Often even after careful selection you may find that you and the lawyer you have hired have tangential views and cannot see “eye to eye.” If this happens however hard you try and resolve differences the chances are that your case will suffer. It is best that you gather all your guts and fire the attorney and right off any expenses you have incurred and start a fresh. When you hire a lawyer to work on legal matters you have the right to professionalism and a commitment on part of the lawyer. Every state has laws on rights of consumers and what a lawyer must do. So, check with the Bar Association or on the World Wide Web what your rights are. Never be afraid or passive you have a right to: set deadlines, receive copies of all documents, ask for an itemized billing, and get a second opinion when in doubt. When a conflict on any matter occurs, the first thing to do is communicate. Sulking or speaking behind the back of the lawyer will not help. Be courageous and speak your mind. Many a time just laying the cards on the table can clear matters. If at the end of the meeting the problem remains unresolved you and your lawyer may mutually decide to part ways. In order to fire a lawyer you must: ? Follow to a‘t’ the agreement made between you and your lawyer. You must include a disagreement clause in your contract and specify clearly the financial liability. ? Have on tab all the papers pertaining to the case and notes of why in your opinion things are not right. ? State clearly in writing why you need to fire the lawyer. And request the lawyer to hand over your file, give you a detailed bill of expenses, and return any retainer he may have in excess of the bill. In case you owe the lawyer money then he has the right to hold on to your file until you settle the dues. Find a replacement before firing the first lawyer. And ensure that you are not delaying legal process by firing your lawyer in the middle of a series of hearings. It is not prudent to fire a lawyer verbally. It is best done in writing stating clearly the reasons for firing a lawyer and outlining the payments made as well as terms and conditions determined when hiring the lawyer. Also make sure he receives your letter. In case of any difficulties approach the courts or ask another lawyer to send him a legal notice. In many states you can submit a complaint about lawyers. Check out the guidelines by the Bar Association of the state you reside in. The law states that lawyers need to follow a code of conduct and must be professional in every way. Just as it is up to you to hire a lawyer so also it is your choice to fire a lawyer too.

Tell him quot;you re firedquot;. Why are you concerned about making him mad?

How much does a beggining normal lawyer make? -

Tell me in numbers. An example answer is quot;a lawyer makes 10,000 a monthquot;

It depends on where you went to school, how well you did, and what kind of law you practice. A legal aid lawyer working on New York City might earn as little as $30,000 a year, no matter where she went to school. A second-tier law school student who did well in his classes and went into corporate law might start at $125,000 per year. A Harvard Law graduate who started at a big corporate firm might get $150,000 per year. Everyone else starts somewhere in the middle.

a lot less than one that can spell beginning correctly... $500

I m sorry, but what? I am a lawyer, who went to a decent school and the 1-2 mil is way off even if you are at a big firm. It depends on how long you ve been practicing. Right out of law school 60K, five years out maybe 100k if you are lucky. Don t be disillusioned into thinking lawyers are rich, most are not. Most of us are also swimming in loans from school which cuts our income practically in half.

about less than $90,000 a year if your just starting , but dont worry your pay will increase every year because being a lawyer is a hard job so they will increase pay once you gain some experience. I know this cuz my friend s cousin is a lawyer who just started

Too much!

it depends, are you a prosecutor? If so they you make mentally ill people worse.

It largely depends on how good your law school is and how well you did. Assuming you were in the top 10% of your class you will start at about the following in a private sector job with the following type of schools: 1st tier schools: $150,000-$200,000/ year 2nd tier: 100,000-150,000/yr 3rd tier: 75,000-125,000/yr 4th tier: 50,000-100,000/yr

It depends on if he or she wins her cases or not. Assuming that this lawyer wins every case (which is not real), (Is is a criminal case or civil case by the way?) then I d have to take a wild guess and state he would charge anywhere from $75 per hour to $175 per hour. A new lawyer just out of law school could probably earn 3-10K a month, more if he has many clients.

Define normal lawyer!...Jennifer f 1-3 million a year? I m positive many lawyers would love to hear that!

Do you mean Beginning Lawyer? LOL...Depends on the kind of attorney you are talking about...A GREAT RUTHLESS one...usually specializing in criminal law ....Skys the limit

It depends if it s your own private practice or not.

The salary a young associate attorney or judicial law clerk makes depends on the location of the attorney practicing, the area of practice, type of position held, rank in law school, and a few other variables. In my particular area in the midwest the pay scale for 1st year associate attorneys and judicial clerks is between $30K/yr. to $130K/yr. This depends on the exact location that you plan on practicing, your school of graduation, etc. Most of my classmatest that graduated in May of 07 are making between $30K-$50K a year. Along with the salary that you are making as an attorney you will likely carry a high student loan debt. Most attorneys have student loans ranging anywhere from $300/m. to $1000/m. drastically decreasing the income of attorneys off the top. A first year associate at most firms are not the attorneys that you see representing clients in court. The first year associates are the quot;gruntsquot; who are usually in the office doing the research and writing for the attorneys. It is pretty rare that a first year associate will come out and represent clients immediately unless that person is working in a very small firm. The associate will usually do the research and the drafting of documents for the attorneys for the first year or two.

a lawyer gets about 1-3 Millions a yr.

What courses are most recommended for becoming a Corporate Lawyer? -

I m trying to go to college to become a Corporate Lawyer, but I don t know what degree and in what field should I get. I really can t afford to switch majors so I need to get it right in the first try. What would you guys recommend? THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ANSWERS!!!!!

first of all you should simply concentrate on becoming a lawyer, you will not decide what kind of law you want to go into until after you graduate from law school. a very common bachelor s degree for people interested in law school is political science, but you can literally choose any major before applying to law school. my advise is pick your favorite subject, because the more you like it the better you ll do, and you will need excellent grades for law school. also take a constitutional law class and a writing course, even if they aren t required of your major these will prep you for law school. and don t forget how important your lsat score are, so i suggest paying for an lsat study course before taking the exam. good luck

I want to go to us after completing my 12 in commerce.Do they have any course in Lawyer or C.A which i may do? -

I want to go to us after 12th.I want to set up my career as a Corporate Lawyer or a chartered accountant.So what shall start preparing now?

By all means take yourself over there. However you can qualify in American Law, and indeed many other American based fields here in Britain. Look at UK Universities which offer American Studies. After an initial introductary period you can opt to specialize in the field(s) of your choice . Best of luck to you whatever you decide.

Law in the U.S. is a graduate program, meaning you must already possess a Bachelor s Degree or equivalent to even be considered for admission to law school in the U.S.

Can I be a lawyer in USA after graduate the law school immediately? -

Can I be a lawyer in US after 3 years study in law school immediately?

No. After you graduate from law school, you apply for the state bar exam (this is a 2-3 day written examination consisting of, at least, a multiple-choice section and a number of essay questions on various legal topics). You must also submit a character application to the bar of your state (some states do this as a prerequisite for sitting the bar exam, some do this AFTER the bar exam). A committee will review this application to determine whether you have the necessary moral character to be a lawyer (among other things, they ll be looking at your criminal history (arrests, convictions, etc.), your credit history (are you responsible enough to be trusted with someone else s money?), where you ve worked, whether or not you behaved in school (seriously!), where you lived in the past, and whether or not you suffer from any mental or physical illness that might adversely affect your ability to practice law. Assuming you pass both the bar exam and the character review, you will be admitted to the bar of your state (you may still have to pay a small fee and attend a swearing-in ceremony of some sort). And then you can be a lawyer. Assuming you can find a job. About five minutes after you are admitted to the bar, you will receive a lot of papers telling you of all your new obligations: in order to REMAIN a lawyer, many states require that you take skills and methods courses for new lawyers, or sign up for continuing legal education, or pay into funds for pro bono work or for client protection.

No you have to pass a state bar exam!

Once you pass the bar exam

Nope.....gotta get a license.......pass the bar.........if you didn t know that you should stay in school........

If you somebody chooses to contest a trffic violation charge,is a lawyer needed to appear before a judge? -

it is possible to contest a charge without a lawyer,does it cost more money to find a lawyer as compared to just paying a $130 fine to the ditrict court of maryland?

It s not worth hiring a lawyer unless you ve got a very serious offense like a felony DUI. In most cases you can plead your case before the judge if you ve got some sort of evidence. I once beat a speeding ticket because I was able to prove to the judge my speedometer was off because I changed my transmission. As for your 130 dollars that wouldn t even get you a consultation with most lawyers. So you might be better off paying the fine.

No you can just show up and explain your side of the story.

How do you fight to get your kids back in a custody case if you cant afford a lawyer? Details ADDED :)? -

Not for me - for a friend. Long story short her parents took her kids - and won t give them back. She can t afford a lawyer and the parents obviously have money. She lost one son to the dad actually - in a divorce custody case because he was told she was running to Alaska. Which she wasn t (she has had the same job as a longshore man for 13 years now) The parents then took the older son (who is 13) for the weekend and then Monday morning and because they cared for her more than her. She works nights and he would stay the night and she would pick him up from school at night. So they had him already nights and mornings. They now have temporary guardianship and the court investigator looked into it and found no reason for her to have the kids away. She recommended over the summer to have him reincorporated with her, but when they went to court, they ordered and mandatory settlement hearing where they refused to (the parents) to drop the request or to allow her (the mom) to have him.

Here is a link that may give you some information to help: http://www.fightcps.com

I have a question to ask...my ex currently has our 2 kids and I pay child support, but their is not custody order in place. Can I legally go and take the kids if I feel there is neglect going on? Report Abuse

What is the difference between paying a lawyer $500 to settle a dui case and just pleading guilty via a DA? -

I was arrested for a DUI, admitted to drinking, blew a .14 on the official breathalyzer, and it was at a checkpoint on St. Patty s Day. I also have a prior arrest for public intox in 2002. I feel it may not be worth it to fight the case and pay thousands of dollars for a lawyer for no reason. Yet, I don t know what to do as far as settling the case either. Essentially, I want to know if there is any chance of keeping it off my record, and if not, what is the best way to minimize costs.

Do yourself a favor and get a lawyer. He/she may be able to help you.

Public drunkenness and DUI are quite different. Public drunk won t jack up your auto insurance like a DUI. Plenty of people party too hard and act a fool every now and then and get arrested for it, but they don t all go driving home drunk possible endangering the lives of others along the way. If this is your first DUI, you do stand a decent chance of keeping it off your record IF you shell out the money for an experienced attorney. Look at it like this: a bunch of money right now at one time, or a lot more money spread out over a long period of time in the form of higher auto insurance rates thanks to a DUI on your record.

The lawyer will try to get you a reduced fine and or sentence. The DA will just try to get you the maximum.

unless you are willing to fight the charge you may as well save the 500 that you were going to pay the atty. and pay the fine.That amount of money is too cheap for an atty.to be able to mount a successful defense

I would definately get a lawyer. There are some that specialize in DUI s. They are good at trying to get a reduced fine and are a big help in pleading your case. It is better in the long run.

Really depends what the DA is offering you. If the DA is open to allowing you to plead to a lesser charge with terms you can live with then a lawyer is really not needed unless you really think you can win which by your own admission you were guilty. A Lawyer can be an asset because they are aware of what lesser charges are available and what a punishment is practical. That being said you can attempt to contact the DA s office in regards to the possibility of a plea in exchange for lineincy. If the DA offers unfavorable terms then seek legal councel.

A lawyer can plead you to a lesser charge or get it dismissed entirely.

The value of at least talking to an attorney is that he/she may be able to get it reduced to a 1st DUI and help you keep your driver s license. The D.A. will bargain with an attorney--but not with you. The attorney knows how to challenge the breath test. Was the BAT machine calibrated properly? Did they wait the proper length to time to take the BAT? Did they take it too soon? Did they check the BAT machine to see that it read zero before and after your test? Did they have probable cause to stop you? An attorney may be able to keep you from a mandatory jail sentence by getting the charges reduced. Do you know how to continue cases in the hope the police office misses court? Do you know what to do if the officer doesn t show up? Those are a few reasons off the top of my head.

Can a lawyer refuse to defend a client if they believe they are guilty? -

If a lawyer sees a client and they admit they did the crime, can the lawyer refuse to defend him or do they have certain procedures they have to follow? Always wanted to know what happens...??

We HAVE to refuse to represent them. Some lawyers will turn a selective deaf ear, but I would never defend someone who has told me he is guilty, yet wants to plead not guilty. I have an obligation to my client, but an overriding obligation to the court not to knowingly be party to a lie. In this situation you simply withdraw. You contact the court and tell them that you are professionally embarrassed, and cancel the representation order. If the evidence is overwhelming, all I can do is advise them to plead guilty. If they still maintain that they are not guilty, I will continue to represent them. I have had cases that have been overwhelming before and have still been found not guilty by the jury.

The intentions of any lawyer is to win a case. If the lawyer finds that the client is guilty of the offence in question then he or she would advice the client to apply that plea in court as there is no defence required. They would refuse to act on behalf of the client because it would be deemed as perjury and with holding evidence if they were ever caught of supporting the client. This of course then would carry a prison sentence for the lawyer and the case could be heard on grounds of corruption.

It depends on the situation, they can refuse if there is a conflict of interest between there client and them or by witnesses and the other way round.and so on.

As I understand it, if the suspect admits the offence to the lawyer (Solicitor) they have no option but to not represent them. I believe its in their codes of conduct. If however the Police have them bang to rights and this is disclosed to the solicitor then they usually advise them to admit the offence anyway. (Check answer by James M who is clearly in the best position to advise!)

Yes, a lawyer can refuse to defend anyone they like.

Don t know where you are, but in the UK a lawyer can decline to take on anyone s case if they wish. They don t have to follow any procedure, just say that they don t wish to act for you. Whether or not they believe you to be innocent or guilty has nothing to do with it, they still get paid if they do the job!

Only a public defender has an obligation under the law to provide a defense regardless.

they can refuse for any reason

It would most likely depend on how much they can sponge out of the system in legal aid paments.

a lawyer defends the rights of guitly and innocent people, not whether they are guilty or innocent. [that is an issue for the jury or judge] in defending those rights the attorney can oftern prove innocence as well, often with that as a goal while defending the rights of the client. however, i believe the answer to your question is yes, but he or she would not actually reveal to anyone specifically why the decision was made to not defend. but i can t be positive.

a lawyer can refuse,.....do to a conflict of interest, if the lawyer knows you are guilty and you want to lie on the stand he or she can refuse to take your case,.....ethics come into play if you lie on the stand and the lawyer knows you are lying,.....

Solicitor can choose which cases to take.

I ve always wondered about that, and based out where I m at, my instructors have differences of opinions, yes, lawyers can have the right to refuse defending a client, but then again, if the judge makes the appointment official, you try and back out of it, if you can, but you re ultimate purpose is win the best deal possible for your client-regardless if they re guilty or not. Or you can request to defend a particular client, again-it s up to the judge to allow that to happen. It s a dirty job, but someone has to do it, that s part of the rights afforded to us, under the Constitution. Now, I m here in CA, and I can t speak for the other states, since laws vary from state to state. You d have to ask the state attorney general in the area you re in, if this applies. I would like to know the answer to this question, from different regions that you re in and see how the criminal justice system works. Please answer, truthfully and how are you coming up with your answers. . . .

A lawyer can refuse to represent a client if the lawyer is professionally embarassed. An example would be when a client states to the laywer that he is guilty but wants to plead not guilty. A lawyer will not resign just because he thinks the client may not be telling the truth, unless he believes that he is being implicated in a fraud or deceipt of some sort. I am a lawyer

hell yeah....any business can refuse service to anybody.....unless it is a public defender, but they never win cases anyway

I agree with tango and would add that to defend a not guilty plea in the face of overwhelming evidence would be detrimental to the sollicitor s reputation. The moral way to act would be to advise the client on the futility of his plea and use his best skills to argue for mitigating circumstances and a reduced sentence.

How do i get prepared to become a lawyer? -

I want to become a lawyer when im older, im only 15 and im already doing research on what things i need to do, how do i get prepared?What are the thing i need to do, or read about or what? How can I make out of me a very good lawyer?

Get the best grades you can now and get into the most prestigious College you can. When there you can major in anything you want, there is no pre-law major and no required classes to get into law school. What ever you take make sure you do well and try to get at least a 3.5 average. Your Junior year begin to study the LSAT test, take a LSAT prep-course, buy practice tests and drill drill drill. Take the test and do well, try to get a 160 or better, and Submit your applications to as many law schools you can and be prepared for rejection. Only the top 5% or so get into the Harvards and Yales, Good Luck

Stay in school and learn....

Learn how to lie very well, have your soul surgically removed, and be sure to turn into a two faced slimey ambulance chasing bag of pig crap. That ll get you started.

LSAC.org has useful information on how to choose a law school. You are not too young to start thinking about this. You may want to take some pre-law courses at University; or you may want to take a first degree in a general subject before applying to law school. Admission depends on many things, including good letters of reference, and in particular a very good LSAT score - this is a reasoning and comprehension test. You might want to buy one of the prep guides for this test, or take the free practice test available at LSAC.org.

Take all the social science classes you re allowed, major in history in your undergraduate program, go to law school, reject concepts like truth and justice, see human beings as instruments for your enrichment and entertainment.

Sell your soul... ;-) j/k Stay in school, study hard, espicially in the social sciences, and stay out of trouble.

hi vickie, first things first 1. go to college and attain a undergrad degree in something you like (i.e. accounting, education, music, general business) in order to apply to law school you need to have a degree in something...even general studies. 2. upon graduation maintain a GPA (grade point average of 3.0 or higher...that s the better chance you have against other law students) 3. you have to take what is called the LSAT test (Law School Admission Test) the score you would want to make would be a 155+ **your GPA and LSAT scores plays a MAJOR ROLE in getting accpeted into law school. (A higher LSAT can balance off a lower GPA and vice versa). when applying you must present 3 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement....i ll give you some sites that will help below.

I would start by taking some English classes (quot;How can I make out of me a very good lawyer?quot;)

How can I fire my lawyer in my mva injury case. Im from Ontario Canada? -

I was in a car accident just over a year ago. I was unable to go back to work as a massage therapist, amp; thus hired a lawyer. They really have not helped me. I try and ask questions, and the answers are short. They expect me to be at beck and call for appointments to determine my injuries, without explaining anything to me. I haven t even met the lawyer, his insurance adjuster met with me, and now she wont reply to my questions, or emails. She now has her assistant email me? I am not getting the help I need for my case. The accident was not my fault, but the fault of the other driver, making an illegal left hand turn. How can I go about firing my lawyer, without having to pay, as my case isn t finished yet?

Try to find a new lawyer first. You may have to sue your old lawyer, and he might sue you for $$$$ for whatever work he did perform. Your new lawyer should be ready to help you against your old lawyer too.

You send a letter to the lawyer saying quot;You re fired. Please send my file to lt;name and address of new lawyergt;.quot; READ the agreement you signed with the lawyer, but generally, the lawyer will include in the retainer a clause that says they get paid for the work they did on the file up to the point they were fired. So ask for a bill NOW!! RIGHT NOW!!! So that you challenge it! Their bill will become a lien on the settlement or judgment.

I agree 100% with the previous answerer.

What is better, to be a graphic designer or an immigration lawyer? -

I am in high school, with a 4.0 GPA, I speak Spanish. I don t know what to be because I always wanted to be a lawyer (maybe because my parents are), but they say that graphic design is good, too. I think I like both but I don t know. can you advised me and tell me why chose one or the other?

Take classes for both in college and see what you like and also what the job prospects are. You don t need to decide for a couple of years.

If you want to be an attorney you better love writing.

a lawyer who specialized in creating an immigration websites.

I would say the Immigration Lawyer. Why? Because you already have two consultants (parents) to help you out. Two people who could refer clients to you. You have a second language to boot. Imagine the hispanic community that could use your legal expertise. Finally, the pay is good because you charge what you want and no boss.**

I would choose between a graphic designer and a criminal lawyer if it was me.

Well, first off good job :) Keep that GPA consistant, on resumes that looks amazing. Secondly, i m going to college for marketing and graphic communications after high school. My dream is to become a graphic designer. It s something I m very good at, and I wouldn t mind doing for the rest of my life. I would advise to go with the thing that you would want to do for a long period of time, not just because of the money that you can earn. You want to WANT to go to work. (: Good luck :D

Can anyone recommend a good personal injury lawyer in New York City? -

I see ads for Mark E. Salamone and Morgan and a bunch of other lawyers on the subway, but I m wondering if anyone has any information on how these guys and their ilk operate. Are they all talk or do they really get results? So, how do I find the best personal injury lawyer in New York City? I realize that this may belong in quot;local businesses,quot; but my experience has been that those categories are often ignored, and maybe here it will be seen by some actual lawyers. Thank you.

You can go to the link below to get your query answered http://legal500.com/us500/frames/ny_fr.h...

Large law firms like that employ dozens of paralegals to interview clients, prepare paperwork and interact with insurance agencies. If trial is necessary, litigation counsel is hired. You will probably never see a real attorney, let alone the one whose name is on the door. Close to New York City, I would recommend Jeffrey Adams, Esq. Unlike large paper-mills, you will talk with him directly. He ll give you all the information you need and he ll stay personally involved the whole way through. Contact him at (845) 638-6800 or email him at lawinfo@optonline.net Visit Jeff Adams at www.lawsrus.net

How to become an intellectual property lawyer? -

I am a patent attorney now in China, but I want to be an intellectual property lawyer, and I want to know what should I learn? what should I do to be an excellent IP lawyer.

Start by getting an undergrad degree in engineering or chemistry. Then go to law school to get a JD (just a normal JD like any other lawyer). You will then use your 2 degrees to apply for jobs at IP firms and learn on the job.

Make sure you review the eligbility requires to practice before the U.S. Patent office: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offic... Engineering and chemistry are not the only undergraduate degrees that qualify. Report Abuse

I dont know why you ask this. Patent attorney can appear in court on dispute on patent in China. Or you want to change file to be an attorney of law?

What is the responsibility of the lawyer? -

4 sisters and a niece in dispute of property deeded and willed to the 4 sisters. Is it the responsibility of the Lawyer to listen with an open ear to each party? Could this be per phone privately or necessarily open among the group?

it should be done with everyone involved as the each have a share of the property in question --so they should all be there for a group discussion-there may be one of the sibling may want to buy out the others and maybe they will all want to sell and divide the cash up

Who is the lawyer representing? If the lawyer is representing the 4 sisters together, then it is best to keep communication open. Private communications could be misconstrued esp if it appears one sister is acting out of self-interest. If the lawyer is representing the person who made the will, then the lawyer is responsible for ensuring the intent of the will is carried out. If the 4 sisters are in disagreement, then all the lawyer can do is try to navigate thorugh the disagreement in order to effecuate the intent of the will.

The first question is, who does the lawyer represent? If there is a probate proceeding and the lawyer was retained by the executor as attorney for the estate, his responsibility is to the estate and its representative (the executor), not to the heirs individually. The lawyer should try to avoid estate problems by listening to and inquiring of everyone, but ultimately the law has to guide his decision, which can then be taken up with the probate judge if some heirs are still not satisfied. If the issue involves real estate that was deeded to some of the heirs, the deed prevails over the will, usually, as in most states the co-owners, unless otherwise specified, continue to own the whole title on the death of the other co-owner. If the attorney wishes to mediate, or wants to get a mediator, the sessions are usually together. Otherwise, except in a court action, the attorney can handle it however he feels is appropriate

Never forget this...The lawyer s responsibility is to get PAID! In any case where a lawyer is involved, wills, trusts, etc., they will never give you a concrete answer for anything. They let your emotions fuel a lengthy process so they can get PAID. They will write any type of will you want knowing full well that in the end, it ll be contested in some way, and another lawyer (if not him) is going to get PAID.

A lawyer s responsibility is to seek the goal chosen by the client that the lawyer represents. That may involve listening to politely and it might not.

What is the difference between a European and a International Lawyer? -

I need to find out what it takes to be either, what courses to take in college, how many years in university, the salary, how easy would i find a job in another country? I have done some research my self, but i will really appreciate some more information. Thank you.

I answered a question with...... what comic book have you been reading and was given a violation notice.. what violation is this...

A European lawyer works in Europe, whereas an International Lawyer works all around the globe (ie: you work for people in different countries)

A European Lawyer could mean: 1. A lawyer licensed to practice in a state within Europe 2. A lawyer licensed to practice in several states within the European Union (Fairly easy because of a European Union Directive on the point) 3. A lawyer who s practice is principally in the area of the Law of the European Union. An International Lawyer probably means a lawyer specialising in some area of International law. There are probably many routes to either specialism - it depends what route you want to take. Basically, if you want to be educated in the UK, you d take a law degree, possibly with quot;european studiesquot; or quot;studies in europequot; which means you study abroad for a year (making it 4 years instead of 3) After your degree you take the LPC or the BVC (depending on whether you want to be a barrister or a solicitor). Then you get a training contract or a pupillage with a firm that specialises in the area you want. At each stage you pick whatever options are available that you re particularly interested in, and try to get experience and make contacts with firms that are involved in your area. Salary depends very much what branch of the profession you re in and how experienced you are. Specialising in international or european union law would make it easier to get a job abroad, but there is still the language problem, and in my view you re best bet would be working for a firm of solicitors with offices abroad. Such firms tend to be magic circle commercial firms and are *very* hard to get into.

Can a lawyer represent you without your consent? -

If you did not sign a retainer but a lawyer went ahead and told an insurance company he was representing you, can the insurance company assume there was a quot;verbal contract?quot; Or do they have to have your signature to show you did indeed hire the lawyer?

If you did not hire this attorney, If you did not give him a green light to represent you, If you did not sign an agreement with this attorney,, He or She can t represent your interest to anyone. Call the Bar assoc, in your area and report this/ Call the Police dept in your area and report this, Make up a statement and have it notorized that you did not hire this attorney and that they do not represent your interest, Send this to the Insurance company,,, the Bar Assoc, and the Fraud squad of your police dept.

Did you give the lawyer verbal permission to represent you? If not, you can complain to the state bar. Normally lawyers and clients have written agreements about representation and fees. I am not a lawyer. Only licensed lawyers can give legal advise.

How much will a lawyer charge to expunge some criminal records? -

I know it probaly depends on a lot of factors but looking for a ballpark amount. I have two misdemeanors for possession of marijuana. If you don t know don t answer with something stupid like don t smoke pot.

Depends ENTIRELY on State law, and you didn t tell us where you are. In some States once you qualify an expungement is just a formality - you can do it yourself. In others it s more complex, and will cost more - if it s even possible. In many States, only a single offence can be expunged - and some don t allow expungement at all. Richard

zero / 400 dollars....that is not a range...a good lawyer who has a good shot at succeeding will cost 400 bucks per hour. this isn t a guarantee...you need to go to rehab and completely change your life if you want it off your record...my guess is around 60 thousand dollars

between $500 and $3000 depending on how good you are at finding a good lawyer.

I got expunged for $1000. but get rid of your chip on your shoulder or you will waste your money.

What is the average cost of hiring a Real Estate Lawyer? -

I m involved in a dispute over the interpretation of an easement agreement pertaining to the one driveway and parking area on the property where my half of a duplex sits. I own the majority of the driveway property, however, the owner of the other side of the duplex has the right to park (2) cars and I m not to block him in. He interprets the agreement to read that although I still own 2/3 of the driveway, previous owners of my half relinquished exclusive use of the driveway to his half, and I cannot use the driveway at all. I ve contacted a lawyer, and will be meeting to consult with him for free in a few days. I m just concerned about how much this entire disagreement could end up costing me in legal fees.

Consult the specific covenants, restrictions, and conditions of the easement. An easement is defined as a right created by grant, reservation, agreement, prescription, or necessary implication, which one has in the land of another. It is for the benefit of land (appurtenant), such as right to cross A to get to B, or quot;in grossquot;, such as a public utility easement. Dominant tenement is a parcel of land which benefits from an easement. For example an easement exists over parcel A for access to parcel B. Parcel B is the dominant tenement; parcel A is the servient tenement. Servient tenement is an estate burdened with a servitude. Most commonly a parcel of land burdened by an easement. Take the easement and go talk to a real estate attorney that is giving you the free consultation. If you can t block him in, he can t just park on your 2/3 and block you access to your land. You and he have to share and both of you need to understand that. The easement agreement passed to you from the previous owner. It does not matter what the previous owners did - they don t own the land now you do and you bought that chunk too. It can get pretty expensive, but see if he ll do it for a flat rate of about $500. Otherwise, try a quiet title action, as long as the other owner is not landlocked. I don t know whoever thought up the idea of splitting the ownership of a duplex and not building separate drives/yards for same, but they need to be kicked, LOL!

Ask about fees up front! You should be able to get a written estimate of the costs before any work is done.

I ll give you my scenario. House purchased in 2005, Katrina damaged (Builder didn t fininsh installing up-stairs window.) Couldn t get him to repair correctly. Tried to file complaint, he isn t Licensed. And the City Inspector Knew it. Hired Attorney, fast forward to 2007. Attorney has $15,000.00 of our money. (Retainer is $5,000.00 every 6 month s or so.) The quot;Builder squot; building bigger houses, with no License still. The Attorney has new bigger, better offices. And we re broke, in worse shape ( house has Fire-Code/Building Code violations.) No Court date. And everyone but us, has what they want.

yteah im thinking 2000 maybe? wow that sucks

Most quot;goodquot; real estate attorneys won t charge less than $200.00 per hour. And yes, this disagreement will likely cost you and your neighbor substantial legal fees if there is no other way to settle this.

Do we need any lawyer to buy a small grocery store? -

First time, i am planning to buy store in NJ.. What you think do we need a lawyer..? store value around 25-30k. Please advice what i should do what important thing should i check before buying? some factors i know like location lease ?

Absolutely and have the place inspected by a licensed inspector.

Yes, to make sure everything is on the up and up. That way you will have help. Why are you asking about a lease if you are buying? You definitely need a lawyer.

How do you find the best lawyer (Southeast Michigan)? -

I am looking for the best criminal defense attorney in southeast Michigan. I don t want to just pick one out of the phonebook, there s too many. I want to hear personal stories of how this lawyer helped you.

I d talk to people at legal aid; odds are not many people are going to have a story to share here; I d also check the state bar association webpage for tips about who might be a better choice and actions against atty s so you know who to avoid

Im thinking about becoming a lawyer. What types of lawyer are there? ? -

Ok so I know there are like hundreds of different types of lawyers, but I m not sure which one would fit my interests. Is there any website that has a quiz or something that tells which type of lawyer would best fit your interests? I m really into politics, malpractice, and possibly patent but I m not sure what those really do. So if anyone has any advice I would really like to hear it.

First off, if you want to be a lawyer, you have to: -Get good grades (by that, I mean all A s and take as many AP courses as possible) - You must be good at arguing - You have to love the job. Or else, life will suck.

Multitudes. . . .and there are more attorneys than high paying jobs. . . .and if you get a high paying job, you work 60-90 hours a week (Saturdays, alternate Sundays) for 6-14 years, and then only 1/4 of you are retained for partner and the rest are out of a job. . . .and your LIFE suffers as your nose is pasted to the grindstone. . . . . Oh, and it requires good high school and college GPAs, good score on LSAT, and LOTS of money (school loans $150,000) before you re ready to start earning anything.

What should I plan on doing to become a lawyer in the us? -

im currently a 15 year old living in Wales, i was looking for advice on the places i need to go and things i need to do in order to become a u.s lawyer. im thinking of doing my A levels, then university and then law school. but what do i do from there to acutally become a lawyer in the usa?

You need to pass a bar exam in the state in which you wish to practice law. After that, you can legally practice law, you will just have to find somewhere to work.

The best way to become a US lawyer is to attend an American ABA approved law school and then take the bar exam for the state you wish to practice in. If you go to law school in Wales or Britain, you can t just take the bar exam in America and then practice law here. To even take an American bar exam for a particular state, you have to have graduated from an accredited ABA school. As a graduate from a foreign law school, the ABA will probably require you to take American Constitutional law course, and some other American courses in order to be able to sit for the exam. I knew an American girl who went to law school in Ireland and then came back to America. She had to apply to transfer into an American law school and take an additional year s worth of courses before she could sit for the bar exam. I could be wrong, but America is an additional year of classroom study than in Britain because Britain has the apprenticeship thing and we don t have that per se. We are just encouraged to get internships while in law school to augment our studies and get job connections.

Can i sue a lawyer for messing up my case? -

My husband and i have been trying to buy this house for 4 months. We thought we were going to close this friday but I gotta call saying the lawyer messed up on the guardianship now we have to wait even longer. Can I sue this lawyer for being so thoughtless? He should have know what he was doing hes done this many times before.

If you think he screwed up, you can file a grievance with the local bar association, you can contact his malpractice insurance carrier and complain to them, or you sue him but you will have to prove you had damages. Waiting may not be considered damages.

The decision to sue must always be made after considering three things: have you been directly damaged by another s actions or failure to act, and; can the damage be determined and reduced to some monetary figure; and are the damages sufficient to warrant the time you (and the attorney you hire to litigate) will expend in pursuing compensation for your injury. So this is your analysis: 1. Has the attorney s actions caused you damages: the answer is, of course, yes. It is the attorney s obligation to know what he has to do to resolve your legal issues. If he makes a mistake, then he is directly responsible. Your closing has been delayed and you have probably had to spend additional money in rent (or similar expenses) where you are. You may have suffered some emotional distress, as well. 2. Can those damages be determined and reduced to a monetary number: Well, you can certainly determine how much extra you have paid in rent during the delay...but your damages based on emotional distress are much less certain. What do we use as a yardstick? For all practical purposes, those damages would be extremely difficult to ascertain. 3. Even if some damages could be determined, are they enough to justify bringing suit: Unless you lost the sale of your prior house, or had to stay in a hotel for a year, or some other easily determined LARGE damage numbers, it probably would not pay for you OR your new counsel to bring an action against this attorney. With all that being said, you should not spend another minute with an attorney you do not trust. It is the most important part of your relationship with him and he can not adequately represent you without it. You should insist on changing counsel, even at this late date. If the attorney attempts to exact some inappropriate fee or penalty for your decision, inform him that you intend to report any such unprofessional behaviour to the Disciplinary Committee of your state bar association. You have the right to professional and adequate legal representation...insist on it!

I agree with the other response re: damages. Also, was it the attorney who called to advise you of further delay for screwing up the guardianship? If so, you ve got a stand up lawyer amp; I would not be so hard on him/her. In any malpractice case, you first have to prove that but for the lawyer s negligence, you would have prevailed on the underlying case. So, there is actually a trial within a trial. Even if a lawyer commits malpractice, you have to demonstrate not only actual damages sustained amp; caused by the attorney s negligence but also, but for that negligence, you would have won the underlying action. For example, say the law in your jurisdiction states that a plaintiff has one year from the date of a car accident to sue for personal inuries/damages. You had a car accident on January 1, 2003 but your lawyer did not file the lawsuit until January 2, 2004, more than one year later. The case is dismissed because it was not filed within one year of the accident. So, you hire another lawyer amp; sue the old lawyer for malpractice. What could be easier than a blown statute, right? But, in order to prevail on malpractice lawsuit, you have to demonstrate that you would have won the car accident case--that a judgment would have been rendered in your favor. You ve got to bring in witnesses, experts, etc. So, before you even get to the malpractice phase of the trial, you have to litigate the auto accident case. At the conclusion of that phase of the malpractice case, if a court/jury determines that you caused or contributed to the accident , you did NOT demonstrate that you would have prevailed on the underlying case. Hence, your malpractice lawsuit would be tossed out before you got to the malpractice, the attorney s negligence, damages, etc. Since you are only talking about delays in closing...and since you can still close the deal, what s the malpractice (or damages)? Based upon the facts you presented, I think your case would be thrown out of court almost as soon as it s filed. What if the lawyer screwed up because of faulty info provided by you? Everyone gets mad at the lawyers...

to sue a lawyer you need another lawyer they dont like it don t pay him that ll frost his balls

You can...but it s hard to do it using another lawyer from the same town. Get a lawyer from another city if you decide to sue him. Professional courtesy you know...same reason sharks don t eat lawyers....

He sounds incompetent, hire another attorney. As far as suing I am not sure but a realtor or broker may know if you have a claim for damages.

How do you shop around for a lawyer without compromising your potential case? -

A friend of mine just told me that revealing my case to alot of different lawyers may come back to haunt me if the case goes to trial... So how do I shop my case around for the best lawyer without hurting my case in the long run?

Any lawyer that you consult has to keep the information confidential due to the atty-client privilege. The problem comes in you re-telling your story many times, especially after lawyers have asked you questions. If you self-select information to give to your attorney you could miss something important too.

Best thing to do is look at their websites. I don t think it will come back to haunt you though. If you are looking for a ton of lawyer websites just pop into http://www.targetlaw.com.

By shopping around do you mean price?? I would just state the issue of the case w/o giving any details .. say.. its a dispute over property, or its a drunk driving case. Dont go into detail when talking to the attorneys until you pick one.

Can a lawyer intervene to keep your case from closing for failure to pay his fees? -

Our lawyer has continually been unclear and misled us about his legal fees from the very beginning. We owe him a small balance and intend to pay it. However, we ve pointed out his discrepancies, asked for clairification, and now he is saying that will withdraw due to nonpayment of fees and is threatening to intervene to keep our case from closing. Can he do that? Answers from attorneys or legal community appreciated but not exclusive.

Hmmm, I would call the local state bar association and ask to speak to their professional responsiblity division. Ask what your rights are in your state and then refer that attorney to them for misconduct.

Your lawyer is supposed to be representing you. Any effort on his part to keep the case from closing would be malpractice on his part. My wife works for a lawyer and one of their clients ran up a $50,000 bill. They had a feeling from the way he talked that he was going to refuse to pay it, but my wife s boss continued to represent him and finish the case. Sure enough, he refused to pay the bill. Your lawyer may ask the judge to withdraw from your case, but I don t think he can purposely try to harm your case by keeping it open. Until he is officially off your case, he must continue to represent you.

No, he cannot do anything to keep your case from closing, short of bribing a judge. But, he can likely withdraw due to your fee nonpayment. Depending on how far the litigation has progressed, he may need to obtain permission from the court to do so. The fee arrangement should be in writing, so how could it be unclear? You can also fire this guy. I would have done that as soon as he started the threats. Of course, you will still owe him whatever fees are due, and he can place a lien on any recovery you get from your case in order to secure his fees. Note that my answer is vague. That s because your question is extremely short of facts. Additionally, ethics rules vary from state to state. So, some things are legal in some states, but not in other states.

I hope the fee agreement is in writing and that you have copies of not just his bills, but of any queries you made regarding his bills. He absolutely cannot stop your case from quot;closingquot; but as already noted, he can request a judgment in the amount he said is owed. Keep in mind though, that if he files a motion to do that, you have the opportunity to rebut it as he must give you notice of his intent. He can always request the court for permission to withdraw, but again, you ll have notice of that too. He can t simply leave you hanging with a judgment over your head without your having the chance to speak your side. If you haven t already done so, I would certainly put any concerns you have about his bills in writing as well as making sure you specify that you have every intention of paying the bill once the questions you have are answered sufficiently. Good Luck.

It depends on the type of case. Unless a court grants his motion to withdraw, he is representing you and has to protect your interests. That being said, he can do the minimum necessary to protect your interests. He is treading a fine line by saying he will intervene to prevent the case from closing. This is a very non-specific threat but a threat nonetheless. You may have a grievance against him but without more and more detailed information, it s impossible to say for sure.

I want to be a Lawyer when i grow up how many years do i spend at Universtity? -

Right now i am in Highschool and i really want to be a lawyer because i am very interested. But i have no clue what steps i am going to make in the future to become what i want to be. i would like to know how many years i would have to spend in University and what i would have to take ....as i n courses right now.

depending on your class load, if you attend summer semesters, the school you attend anywhere from 6 to 8 years in college. the profession as a whole is saturated with unemployed legal graduates and the prospects for the next 10 to 20 years is for the profession to have less growth potential then the rest of the job market as a whole. there will be opportunities in some areas of the country for the very best applicants but as already noted there are a lot of attorneys that are struggling to just survive and pay off their education expenses. the big dollar glamor jobs at the prestigious law firms simply are not there for the majority of prospective attorneys. that does not mean you can t become one of those special attorneys but realize the odds are against you and the options are extremely limited.

4 years of undergraduate (it doesn t have to be pre-law; other majors that would do well include English, history, and psychology), followed by law school for 2-3 years. Make sure your writing skills are up to par, and take logic if you can. It will play a big part in the LSAT, the law school entrance exam. Good luck! :)

no guarantee you will get into Law School and there are so many lawyers in the world now, some don;t make much money, plus everyone hates lawyers

I m pretty sure every lawyer I ever dealt with never spent a day in law school. At least that is how it seemed.

Does it take 8 years of college to become a lawyer? -

I want to be a lawyer, but does it take 8 years?? How much does a lawyer make? I m not in it for the money, I m just curious. Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a lawyer of some sort.

Yes it takes approximately 6 years !!, The earnings of lawyers, as in any profession is dependent upon their learning, skill and dedication to job !!

Law school is usually three years more after college. The amount of money you make depends on what type of lawyer you are and where you work. I think most lawyers start out around $50K and work up to around $120K (United States). The only problem with law school is that about 2/3 of the people drop out in the first year. There s an insane amount of reading. But if you re motivated, it s well worth it.

No, 7 years. 4 for the undergrad degree and 3 for law school. Depending how long it takes you to study and pass the BAR exam it can be close to 8 years. Money can vary depending on which area of law you practice, the firm you work for, etc. It can be 35K or 200,000 +

I believe it is 7 years--4 years undergrate and 3 years of law school. You can get information about what lawyers earn at: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos053.htm

lawyers make between 50 thousand and ten million..............you can do it in 6 years.........

law school to get a JD degree (the most common) is usually three full time years after you receive your bachelor s degree. most lawyers then have to pass the bar exam.

It takes at least 7 years - 4 years for a bachelor/undergraduate degree and 3 years of law school itself. Lawyers can make anywhere from $30,000 a year to millions a year. If you re not in it for the money, keep reading. The competition is very tough out there and there is not a demand for lawyers. Sometimes it s either $100,000 or nothing for a typical lawyer. It s a cutthroat business and you have to know people to succeed in it.

What kind of lawyer should I choose? -

I m trying to get a lawyer who specializes in personal property and was wondering what type of lawyer this might be because I have some personal property that was either sold, given away, and/or burned last year and a few of those items were my baby rocking chair and my baby blankets, among other things that may not be valuable in legal matters, but they were to me. If anyone has any advice, PLEASE let me know. Thanks again!

Your questions leaves unclear what relationship the person who disposed of your property is to you. If it was a landlord, then you probably want a real estate lawyer, one who works on landlord/tenant issues. If it was a family member, a roommate, a lover, etc., you might want to find a lawyer specializing in domestic relations (divorce). As a practical matter, though, unless the property is especially valuable (artwork, antiques, etc.) you are likely to spend more getting money from the person you feel wronged you than the property is worth.

Find a woman lawyer who is REALLY pissed off.

What do you expect a lawyer to do??

How can you find out if a lawyers been disbarred? -

A man in my condo community is trying to undermine the Board of Directors, claiming he s a lawyer. There have been rumors that he is a disbarred lawyer. How can I confirm this? And if someone s been disbarred, can they ever be reinstated? Many thanks. I m in the state of Maryland.

go to the bar association web site for your state. you can find it on there or, if they don t have it online they should have an online way for you to request that information be sent to you.

Go to the state of maryland website. Look up licenses. there you can find it.

How do you thank a lawyer because he won a huge settlement for you? What do I do for him? -

I just won a huge settlement offer from my previous job. I need to know how to thank my lawyer. He has been with me for over 2 years and now I am finally going to get y check from him on the eighth. How do I thank him?

A thank you card amp; a gift basket is perfect...It not only thanks him but his office staff as well,which they do alot to contribute to his cases behind the scenes,so please acknowledge them as well,he is getting %age,so a gift that can be shared is very cool..

you already did by him getting a certain percentage of your due, but if you want to thank him on a personal level take him out for a drink. that s what i would like.

Tell him he s done a great job, that you appreciate it, and that you would recommend him to your friends and family. The recommendation is important as quot;word of mouthquot; referrals work best. Don t pay him, don t gift him. To do so would be inappropriate and could violate state bar ethics. You ve won your settlement or case, he s gotten his part of the pie, and a simple thank you is enough.

First and foremost...your lawyer should be thanking YOU as I m sure he will obtain a minimum of 20-30% cut of your winnings. You d be surprised, however, a simple handshake and quot;thank youquot; go a long way! Best wishes!

send him a card,i`m sure he got his money from your settlement

There s nothing wrong with sending a gift -- a nice plant, or wine (if you think your lawyer likes that). But a nice thank you note telling him how he s changed your life or helped you is just as valuable -- especially for plaintiffs lawyers. The other thing you can tell him is that you d agree to give a testimonial for him for advertising or on his website, or be a reference if other clients have questions. That can mean major $$$ for him later, and he d appreciate that, too. I m glad you had a good experience.

Uh, isn t the 30 or 40 percent he s getting enough thanks? He should be thanking you!!

maybe his compensation is enough but i hear super bowl tickets are only 2200 dollars each.

Shake his hand, say quot;Thank you very muchquot;, and let his fee do the rest of the thanking for you.

We sent my lawyer a plant and thank you note when we put a child molester in prison when i was younger , but he turned around and sent us flowers and set up reservations to have dinner and paid ,He felt that he put the scum away with our help and that it was plenty of a thanks.And it was even a lawyer provided by the state

yes i would tend to agree, a 1/3 is enough thanks. But if you still feel that something else is due, then why not a nice thank you card with a gift basket for the entire office.

Isnt the 35%he is getting thanx enough?

It is not really necessary to thank him. He is already taking at least a third of the settlement as a fee. You can shake his hand and say thanks if you will feel better, but he is well compensated for his efforts.

Send him a thank you card. No more no less. He gets paid well for doing his job. I once considered a similar notion and that is inappropriate and you should not do anything more than a real thank you in person and a card. Take him to lunch or send his office some pizza. Actually anything more than a handshake, telling him thanks and/or a thank you card is tacky really. Like he needs something from you. He got you good. Lawyers are blood suckers. Nice to have when you need them. Like undertakers.

Say thank you and pay him. He gets a nice cut.

I assume s/he takes 33% of the settlement on contingency. Your lawyer will be most happy with you if you (1) pay your bills, and (2) help him/her get business in the future. If you want to do anything else, take him/her out to a nice dinner.

Send him a Gift Basket with wines, cheese, etc., of couse haveit delivered and include a nice card thanking him. You cant give him money because I m sure he got some from your settlement or your fees. I was a legal secretary so I know.

The answer to your question should be obvious, but if not... Ask the lawyer for the answer. Chances are you can afford to pay him for his answer.