Recent questions tagged lawyer

Description : Was Aaron Burr a lawyer of the Southern District of New York Federal Court?

Last Answer : He was appointed New York AG the same year that the Federal district system was established. So you could make the argument.

Description : Care to finish Rudy's tweet?

Last Answer : You… are wasting your time following Twitter. Consider going outside, without bringing a mobile device.

Description : In light of Trumps ex-lawyer Cohen’s secretly recording Trump’s conversation(s) do you feel lawyers should be punished by losing their law license forever?

Last Answer : Please restate for clarity. Do you mean should lawyers who do that be punished? or just Cohen? or all lawyers?

Description : What happens on your first DUI?

Last Answer : According to this , The first drunk driving conviction you receive in the State of Mississippi will cost you a $250 to $1,000 fine or you may be imprisoned up to 48 hours in jail or both ... for a minimum of 90 days and until you attend and successfully complete a alcohol safety education program.

Description : Does this give new meaning to the saying "Lawyer, lawyer, pants on fire"?

Last Answer : If it was not staged, it was certainly a hullava coincidence.

Description : Can you be a traffic or television judge without passing the bar or being a lawyer?

Last Answer : answer:I Googled a bit, and the first place I found with non-lawyer judges is the state of Georgia, where magistrates are elected, and they need a high school diploma. To qualify as ... fraud (bad checks), preliminary hearings, issuance of summons, arrest warrants, and search warrants. Link

Description : How does one go about hiring a legal or financial professional from among so many potential choices?

Last Answer : I would ask them for references. It’s a bit more work for you to check their references, but it gives you an opportunity to talk to people that have worked with them first hand.

Description : Am I liable to pay back CDA classes if I decide to leave the company?

Last Answer : answer:Are you sure it's not in the original contract you signed when you started the job? Just because you didn't sign anything new doesn't mean you aren't still liable based on something you've signed ... . This is why it's always best to be clear on the terms of a benefit before accepting it.

Description : I was the executor to my brothers will in Florida. The estate was close with the Order of Discharge about one year ago. Since then an insurance company contacted me and has $1,000 due to be paid to the estate.

Last Answer : answer:I can't speak about legality, but you do have a moral obligation. And consider this: If the amount owed to the estate was actually $10 million, would there be a question? A large amount ... another ten minutes to address envelopes and stamp and mail. Take the hour to do the right thing.

Description : From a kid's point of view, what is the worst career a parent could have?

Last Answer : When I was a kid one of the kids in my class had a dad who was a mortician. Everyone treated the kid like he must be a weirdo, so that was pretty tough for him. He grew up to be a teacher.

Description : Which of the following do you distrust the most?

Last Answer : answer:I have never had an experience with a milkman. Car salesmen are very hit or miss. I have dealt with some who were just total d-bags and lied to my face, and others who were extremely ... but only because if you pay them they will side with you even if they know you did something wrong.

Description : I'd like to hire an attorney, but I have no clue how to go about it?

Last Answer : answer:1. retainer 2. Most attorneys can handle civil work, but like any professional, some are better qualified for certain tasks than others. For the things you've described in the 2nd ... any business at all-can often give good referrals to people that they have specific experience with.

Description : What do you think of being a lawyer?

Last Answer : If you’re a successful lawyer, then, economically, you pockets should be well-filled.

Description : Could Jon Stewart have skewered John Yoo?

Last Answer : No – I saw a great deal of the interview and understand Stewart’s frustration, but like many of the Bushies, Yoo was unflappable in his certitude.

Description : Pressing charges in pennsylvania from florida?

Last Answer : I don’t thinks so. I’d need more specifics, but text messaging charges is something I haven’t heard of.

Description : Why do people hire a lawyer when they win the lottery?

Last Answer : My guess would be the large amounts of paperwork that need to be signed. Also, there are a lot of stipulations that go along with lottery winnings such as the winnings divided up over a certain period of time and who the money goes to if you die within that period of time.

Description : Negative experience with lawyer?

Last Answer : I have actually had pretty good experiences with lawyers. My divorce attorney was young and conscientious and worked hard. I believe he was ethical as well. He looked out for my interest and didn't over-bill his ... lawyer and he is a jerk. However, he was a jerk long before he went to law school.

Description : How do lawyers, with many cases, keep up with all the "to do" items each case generates?

Last Answer : Paralegals do that, dont they?

Description : Best way to prepare a will?

Last Answer : I’ve heard good things about LegalZoom, especially for wills. I’m haven’t used it myself, but when I was researching it, I came across many many positive LegalZoom/will reviews.

Description : Question about LSAT Prep programs: which one did you take and how helpful was it?

Last Answer : I took a Testmasters weekend course. It was good. You ought to prepare to practice a lot outside of class, though. If you take public transportation to work, I’d recommend doing one section on each bus or train ride. You get practice and you also train yourself in non-ideal conditions.

Description : How do you feel when you find a report is a hoax?

Last Answer : I’m naturally skeptical anyway and I always check Snopes.

Description : Where did Howard K. Stern (of Anna Nicole infamy) go to law school?

Last Answer : http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member_detail.aspx?x=169888

Description : What is the average percentage of the payout to a worker that a lawyer gets in a workers comp case?

Last Answer : 1/3 where I live

Description : Anyone recommend an LLC laywer?

Last Answer : LegalZoom.com?

Description : How to Become a Lawyer

Last Answer : How to Become a Lawyer Law is a very popular career choice among many students. Many dream of being lawyers, but few make it to law school, and even fewer end up becoming good lawyers. Becoming ... commitment. With these keys in mind, being a lawyer becomes an adventure and a journey of a lifetime.

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