Archive for June, 2009

What can a lawyer do for me if i just got a speeding ticket while on deferred disposition?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

somewhatdamaged2 asked: I live in Texas and got a ticket 2 months ago and was granted deferred disposition meaning that if i do not get another ticket with in 90 days it will be dismissed… however i just received another… i have heard of people paying a lawyer to possibly “work deals” with the judges [...]

How do I deal with a lawyer that overcharged me in a court case and is now suing for payment?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Laurel G asked: We hired a lawyer to represent us in a court case that an ex filed regarding modifcation of child support and visitation. Our lawyer overcharged us and when we questioned him, he removed him self as being on record as our lawyer with the courts and is now suing us for payment. [...]

What is my legal obligation to settle my parents debts when they die?

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

bigdawg46 asked: I am the adult son of free-spending, 74-year-old parents who are likely to leave considerable debt upon their deaths. If they were to die tomorrow, what is my legal obligation to settle their debts if their estate has negative net worth?

How do I determine that the lawyer I am hiring is really a lawyer?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

robert f asked: I live in New Jersey and I am seriously considering hiring a lawyer for my traffic ticket. How do I know if the lawyer is real and not a scam artist?

What are the legal guidelines to medical confidentiality after death?

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

NING asked: After one’s death, what are the legal guidelines to medical confidentiality especially under the scope of psychiatry and psychology where your sessions are essentially private. Are these information no longer private after the patient’s death?