I know a lot of you make think this is a dumb question but I’m going to ask it anyway. I know lawyers charge a lot for different services but don’t they use that money to pay for court costs, paying assistants, filing fees, recording fees, etc…? Do lawyers make money off of small cases or is it the big lawsuits that rack in the dough?
Btw, I’m not trying to bash lawyers at all.
They create ridiculous laws so that more lawyers are needed. They create bills with ridiculous language so that only lawyers can understand them.
I would like to know what type of skills and experience lawyers look for in legal secretaries. Also, how do they advertise for these jobs? Or do they depend on legal secretaries to approach their firms?
I don’t have any relevant experience, but I’m trying to break into this field. Any information will be a big help. Thanks!
Is it also true that lawyers must do some level of pro bono work annually to be bar certified?
Is this work primarily discretionary or is there a formula involved in pro bono work other than publicity?
Is pro bono work generally speaking done for financial gain or good intentions?
Answer 3 Dan: “Publicity has nothing to do with it”
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Hi all,
I am trying to sue my apartment management company since their employee (my on-site apartment manager) got into my apartment without my permission and stole lots of my personal and financial information and committed lots of fraudulent charges.
My question is: How do I find a good lawyer who specializes in this case? I would also like to know how/where I can find lawyers who are willing to take on a case for a portion of the reward rather than an upfront fee. I am living in the bay area, California.
Any help/information is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Lawyers, and anyone else who knows the answer, are licenesed attorneys in california allowed to have a medical marijuana card and use medical marijuana without it jeopardizing their license? Are there repercussions with the state bar?
What do you think motivates lawyers to do pro bono work?
Should pro bono work be mandatory for law students and/or lawyers?
Are there any lawyers out there who practice bankruptcy who could tell me how difficult it would be to start a solo bankruptcy practice and how I might go about doing this. First, is this the kind of think that I could figure out with form books and software or should I work in a firm first? Also, could I mainly do Chapter 7’s or do I really need to do all kinds to stay afloat? Any helpful info by experienced bankruptcy lawyers would be greatly appreciated! I’m licensed in Mississippi if that helps.
Who do criminal defense lawyers report to? Who is their boss? What about prosecution? Do they have secrataries? How often does a successful lawyer have to go to court and defend criminals? Also, anything alse about criminal defense lawyers or prosecution lawyers would be appreciated. I need the info for a book I am writing.
This is part of a contract I am drawing up. Could you please tell me if its legal and also if I should add/change anything
Thanx in Advance
>(Section B) Terms and Conditions: Party B Agrees to pay no less than $20 a day for rent while residing within Party A’s. Apartment. Each payment will be made by 11:59 on the eve of the next rental day. Each payment will be made in cash directly to Party A. Upon each payment a receipt will be issued for the total amount paid. The total amount paid, within one month, will not exceed more than half of the Total rent due to the apartment complex.
This agreement will be in effect from the date of (Friday) June 26th, 2009 until (Friday)July 10th . Party B Agrees to “move out” (evacuate all of his possessions and himself from Party A’s apartment) by July 11th(12pm). If Party B “moves out” before July 11th he hold no responsibility to pay for any housing that was not rendered by Party A to Party B. Within this time period Party B agrees not to have any visitors (with the exception of a witness, if he chooses, upon signing and “move out”). Party A Agrees to provide housing. Party B will be provided with use of the kitchen, bathroom, and a bed.Party B agrees to clean after himself and maintain a proper manner while residing in Party A’s apartment.
>(Section C) This contract in no way implies, consents to, or agrees to ownership of any kind. This Contract is solely between Party A and Party B. Failure to abide by the Terms of this Contract by Party B will result in, but not limited to, immediate eviction, removal of all of Party B’s possessions, and if needed, a civil suite to recover any unpaid rent including any court fees that may occur as a result of failure to abide by the Terms and Conditions listed in this contract. Failure to abide by the Terms of this Contract by Party A will result in a Void contract releasing Party B from all Terms and Agreements listed in this contract. This Contract is non-negotiable and non-transferable.
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I know that it depends on how well that individual did in law school and how much of a go-getter he or she is. But generally how much can a successful lawyer practicing international law make a few years out of law school.
Just to clarify money is not my most important interest in law, but it does play a role in my decision
