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What gives a lawyer the authority to obtain private records? Let's say I want to sue somebody for libel but all I have is their Gmail address. Naturally, I need a lawyer to obtain their name and IP address from Google. So what does the lawyer do to obtain those records? Does he show up at Google and say "I'm a lawyer and I need this?" – what gives a lawyer that authority?

What are the downsides of being a lawyer? Hello, everyone. I need some insights and wisdoms from people who are lawyers or know a lot about the inside and out of being a lawyer. Growing up in my community, I had so many people telling me how glamorous life of a lawyer is, how much money they make, how nice are their houses and cars, how respected they are in their community. It almost sounded like being a lawyer is one of the most fantastic careers in the world with hardly any problems. But as life is, I am sure there are downsides of being a lawyer that many ordinary people don't know about. 1. What are the downsides of being a lawyer? 2. At the end, do you believe the good sides far outweigh the bad sides? 3. Would you recommend the career to someone who values deeply on family time and enjoying life? Thanks in advance for any insights.

What kind of lawyer should I go to if I need assistance with both divorce AND financial matters immediately? In other words, I am going through a divorce for financial reasons. I am not going to declare bankruptcy, but need legal assistance to deal with creditors. I have a small but steady source of income; enough to pay for a lawyer on a payment plan and enough to pay back what I will owe to bills and creditors, but the creditors WILL NOT work with me and I want to do it all through a lawyer. I make too much to qualify for Legal Aid or any other assistance of that sort.

How does a lawyer get admitted to practice in the Federal Court? If a lawyer is licensed by a state, such as New Hampshire, how would that lawyer get to practice in the Federal court system? Where would they apply for this license?

What can a lawyer do for me if i just got a speeding ticket while on deferred disposition? 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 to get something dismissed or reduced... anyone know what a lawyer could possibly do for me? Is it worth it?

How do I deal with a lawyer that overcharged me in a court case and is now suing for payment? 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. We paid 75% of the bill, but have questions on some of the remaining charges.

What type of lawyer spends the most amount of time at an office, not a courtroom? On every TV show/movie that involved Lawyers, you see them in the courtroom arguing a case. Personally, I want to be a lawyer that spends more time at the office than public speaking/aruging at the courts. What type of lawyer spends the most time at the office instead of the courts?? Corporate Lawyers?? Intellectual Property Lawyers?? Some people want to argue their case in front of a jury or a judge, I do not. I would like to give people legal counsel but not have to really defend anyone by arguing their case.

What do you think of a lawyer who tells an opposing pro se party that it is okay to ignore a deadline? If the lawyer says that a time deadline imposed by a judge in an order is "flexible." what would you think? Would you think that the lawyer and perhaps the court would be bending the written Rules of Court on other matters, so that the pro se person would have no way of knowing what the real operational rules were? How often do lawyers stray from adhering to proceedural rules, and are they usually allowed to do so if the are proceeding against a pro se party?

How do I determine that the lawyer I am hiring is really a lawyer? 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 kind of a lawyer is needed when someone is accusing you of sexual harassment? An ex-coworker is suing the company that we worked for and is also accusing me of sexual harrasment, I'm a straight guy and far from sexually harrasing an other fellow man. I'm very concern, and need to talk to a lawyer but don't know what kind of lawyer.

How much does it cost for a lawyer? I need a lawyer to help me get a better deal on my visitation rights. I recently recieved an offer from her lawyer and i'm not really feeling it. Was wondering if anyone know about how much it cost for a descent lawyer. I live in Houston but i may need one in Dallas being she lives close to it. Any suggestions?

How to choose the best lawyer to do our living trust? Is there a website or someplace where I can search for local lawyers who specialize in estate planning? I would like to have a living trust put together but don't know where to start! How do I know I've found a reputable and honest lawyer?

How much time does a lawyer actually spend in the court room? More specifically, how much time does a real estate/construction lawyer or a family lawyer spend in the court room? Thanks to everyone who answers!

What are some good ways to become a lawyer? I have always wanted to be a lawyer ever since i was little. I am only 16 and turning 17 very soon (on the 30th) and i am taking some extraciricular classes when school gets back in session. those are Buisiness Law, and young lawyers, or something like that. But what some other things i can do, i do read a lot of John Grisham books, they are good, but that won't to much. what are other things i can do to help me so that i can be a lawyer when i grow up?

What would lawyer costs for an auto insurance company be? I'm trying to work out a settlement with the auto-insurance company over an injury that happened last December. They're offering $3,500, but we want $5,000. I was wondering how much it would cost them in legal fees, and lawyer costs if we were to bring this to court. It could help in our bartering if we know they'll be saving money just settling. Thanks.

What is the difference between a lawyer and a good lawyer? What qualities should a good lawyer possess?

What kind of lawyer should I contact to get out of a lease? My landlord isn't properly maintaining my property, and I want out of my lease. What kind of lawyer should I call?

How much a lawyer charges for Canada migration consultation fee in Dubai? What are the average charges? And do u recommend any good/cheap lawyer -consultant and how nuch time does it take to complete migration to Canada process. I eamn right from applying to going to Canada?

Do I need lawyer for comission agreement to make it legal? I would like to create a comission agreement with a company (I'm planning to help them selling some of their products). Do I need to have lawyer present to make it legal, or just me and the representative of the company? Do i need to have witness sign also?

How can a lawyer in Pennsylvania get their real estate license? Someone told me that if you are already lawyer in Pennsylvania, all you have to do to get a real estate license is sign a paper stating that you understand the real estate practices in the state. Is this true? If so, is there a web site that explains it further? Thanks!

How does a lawyer from another jurisdiction join the US legal system and work? I just moved from London to America and I would like to know how I can work as a lawyer in America since I studies the English legal system. Thanx

What type of lawyer to should i contact regarding vacation pay? I worked for Bank of America 3 years ago and they still haven't paid me my vacation pay. What type of lawyer would I need in this situation?

What lawyer will handle a trespass to chattels case? I need a lawyer to represent me in a trespass to chattels case against a courier company based in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a case related to the company's mishandling of physical goods. Can anyone recommend a lawyer who will take on such a case?

What are the steps on becoming a lawyer? It would help if you are currently working as a lawyer or just an aspiring one! Thanks to all you. If you can tell me what made you want to become a lawyer and what area of law you are going to be working in, that would help too. Thanks.

How much would a lawyer charge to look at a small contract for me? I have a contract an investor is giving me to invest in my company. I want to make sure all he is saying is true but I do not understand everything in the contract due to so much legal terminology. How much would a lawyer charge to simply explain this one page contract to me? I live in St. Louis, Mo.

What does it look like when a lawyer tries to get a surveillance tape? This is for a medium length story I'm writing. In one part the character's lawyer manages to get the surveillance footage needed, but I don't know how to write about it. Does the lawyer do it by supbeana? What does that look like in NY?

What would be the ethical things for a defense lawyer to do in the following situation? A defense lawyer is defending someone accused of a violent crime such as rape, murder, or assault, and the lawyer knows the client is guilty because the client confessed to him or he has access to evidence that clearly shows the client is guitly. Is it unethical for the lawyer to try to get the client declared "not guilty" so he can walk free unpunished, or is the attorney's ONLY obligation to his client? Or does the attorney have a moral and ethical obligation to society to insure the guilty party is punished? What is the bigger purpose: defending the client or defending society?

What is the highest position under a lawyer you can become? I am not interested in becomig a lawyer, however I would like to know the top position under a lawyer.

What kind of work does an international lawyer do? Also what type of work does a corporate lawyer do and an environmental lawyer?

How will getting a lawyer to help work with collection agency affect my credit? In June, I got involved with a debt settlement company that has caused me nothing but trouble. I got my money back from them, but my two bank of america accounts were sent to arbitration. I am having trouble getting a loan to pay off the accounts because of the 30 days past due notice on my credit report for those accounts. Even with a co-signer with perfect credit, we have ran into various problems, such as living in different cities. My parents said to contact a lawyer and they would be able to set up payments for me, but I am wondering what that will do to my credit. Thanks! The collection people said I still have a pretty good credit score, but I just want these past due balance notations to go away so my score will go back up. I have never made a late payment before. I don't want to file bankruptcy either as I would like to buy a house in a couple years. The payments they offered me are $1800 per month for six months. I can't afford that.

What happens when a Lawyer calls you for an unpaid credit card? I have stopped paying on a credit card. I just don't have it right now. All of a sudden I get a phone call from a lawyer. What does this mean. Should I talk to this person. Are they going to try to settle the account, or send me to jail.

How are there job opportunities when becoming a lawyer? How are there job opportunities when becoming a lawyer? I plan on working in a big law firm. However, what is in a big law firm? I live in NY.

What is the best way to hire a business lawyer? I'm on a shoe string budget and need to find a lawyer to write up some contracts. I want to approach a young lawyer fresh out of school because I think those types of newcomers may charge a cheaper rate to get their foot in the door.. Is that a good approach? What I am needing is to have solid sponsorship contracts and venue rental agreements. Is there a better way to get these agreements other than paying a lawyer to go over them? Your information is appreciated.

What exactly is a will lawyer, and what would one have to do to become one? I am writing a story and it involved a transcript between a customer and a will lawyer. Do you call them something other than 'Will lawyers'? What does a person have to do, study, pay for to become a lawyer who specialized in wills and living wills?

Can you become a lawyer and then work at an investmant bank? if you were a lawyer for discrimination claims, family, and immigration cases for awhile can you turn around and work in an investmant bank as a consultant or stock broker? also you have a JD/MBA?

How much money does an average lawyer make a year? How much money does a lawyer make in a month, day, and year ? .... Can you afford that mansion you always wanted ?

How can I find a lawyer in new york city that is really good in cases concerning Police Brutality? I have a lawyer now that is not charging me, and is not progressing in my case at all. All I get is court date after court date without the trial starting. It's been 10 months now since the incident and no trial started yet.

How long from the time my lawyer submits my claim to the insurance will I get paid? Feb 2 2006 I was hurt In an automobil. My lawyer submitted my claim in dec 2006, how long will I have to wait for a setalment.

How do you find a lawyer in NYC to take on a case that entails a doctor sexually assaulting his patient? A doctor has sexually fondled his patient during a routine visit it's already been reported to the hospital and the doctor has been suspended. How does this patient go about finding a lawyer to take on this possible case. Are there law firms that specialize in these kind of cases?

What is the role of a lawyer in a Mergers and Acquisitions transaction? I would like to study law and this is a topic which I will have to present at school. Basically, I will have to talk about Mergers and Acquisitions but I find it hard to relate it to law. My presentation sounds more like a business talk. So what should I include in it and what exactly is the role of a lawyer dealing with Mergers and Acquisitions? Thanks!

How do I protect my privacy from a lawyer who wants to disclose private info to my estranged husband? I am a birthmother trying to get my sons adoption finalized, I need a lawyer who SPECIALIZES in adoption and can help me stop the lawyer of adoptive family telling my estranged husband information concerning the adoption.

How long does it take a lawyer to request medical records in NY? How long does it take "your" lawyer to request your medical records? I already signed a release form when i first hired them? I had surgery not to long ago. I live in the state of NY. Does NY have a certain time on how long it take to request medical records?

How to get the right lawyer for represent me in compensation claim in Florida? Hi All, I'm from Florida. My car had accident last two days and it seems hardly to repair it. I wish to take a lawyer to represent me to make process claim to my insurance company.

How does a person get a lawyer to cooperate with the settling of a credit card judgement? The judgement was found through a credit search. The lawyer has made no attempt to contact said person over the past 7 yrs. The interest continues to rise and they won't settle or release so that said person can purchase a home. Do they have the right to just let the amount continue to get higher?

How to chose a good business lawyer? I'm looking to start a business, but am not sure what to look for in a good business lawyer. I'm going to need help drafting letters in the hopes of gaining corporate assistance in starting the business. But I've never needed a lawyer before and want to make sure I get a good one that hopefully won't eat up the small budget that I have. Any lawyers out there with any advice on the subject? I just want to make sure that my business idea stays mine and don't want some shady lawyer that's going to run off with my plan the minute they hear about it. Thank you!

How can a Peruvian Lawyer become a Lawyer in California? My wife is a lawyer in Peru. She is interested in becoming a lawyer in California. What is the quickest and easiest route for her to take to become elligible to take and pass the California Bar Exam? Thanks for the two answers so far. I know that of course much studying will be involved, but the main thrust of my question is, what must she do to become ELIGIBLE to take the Bar Exam? I understand that if you are a lawyer from an English Common Law Country (e.g. England) then you can just take the bar exam (presumably after having studied for it, but that is up to you). As a Peruvian lawyer, though, what must she do to become eligible to take the bar exam?

Can a lawyer in Ontario help a friend sue someone on his own time? My friend is being threatened with court from her ex's lawyer, who happens to be his old friend from school. The lawyer is using his personal email for their exchanges, even though he works for a law firm. It's obvious he's doing this work for free on behalf of his "friend". Shouldn't he be using his work email address for his threats? Or do you think he's afraid of his bosses finding out what he's doing? Should she email the lawyer to his work email as well as his personal email when she responds?

What are good characteristics that make up a good criminal lawyer? I have had my mind set on becoming a lawyer since I was little but I am beginning to second guess it. The reason being is that I dont know if I have interest and what it takes to become a good lawyer. Can anyone tell me characteristics that make up a good lawyer.

How long does it take to become a lawyer or phycologist? I am in 9th grade and want to become a phycologist or a lawyer . So what are some good classes for each individually? Also How long would it take to become a lawyer or a phycologist? Thankyou, Any help is appreciated.

What is the reasonable fees a lawyer charge per court session ? My lawyer is charging me 2000 US Dollars per her court session , is she charging me high or reasonable enough ? Ohh yes the case is just a misdemeanor so i dont need to attend the court hearing .

What are the documents a lawyer needs to give you once your house purchase is completed? I bought a house in September in London and the lawyer just sent me the documents related to the completion of the purchase. there is a document from the land registry and a few documents related to some company giving a guarantee that the house is free from wood rot. Can you tell me if there are any other documents related to the ownership of the house that the lawyer should give me. I'm particularly concerned that there is no plan for the land I own - no description of how much land space is owned with the house etc. I'm even more worried because the lawyer is totally disorganised and I wonder what else she has missed. Yes I did take out a mortgage - from whom do I request a copy of the title deeds please?

What is the going rate for a lawyer to draft a will? What is an average cost to have a lawyer draft up a simple will? I don't need anything that complicated but what I do have I want protected.

How much is the average monthly salary of a corporate lawyer in doha, qatar? I am applying for a corporate lawyer in an oil and gas company in qatar but I don't have any idea how much is the average salary of said position. I am a lawyer with experience of almost two years now. Hope you can help. Thanks.

What are the requirments and things you need to know to become a lawyer? I know lawyers need to be good public speakers, good writers, and reserchers. But what are the other requirements for a career such as this. I mean like to become a court lawyer, or a corpal. I mean give me real advice. I would personaly like it from a lawyer too.

How do you stop calls from a lawyer who is looking for your neighbor? Apparently my neighbor owes this lawyer something--I don't know what's going on--and he is continually calling my apartment even though he knows she does not live here. I think she is avoiding him and he is trying to get to her though us. He calls every single day! Most of the time I avoid him though privacy director, but how can I get him to stop?

Who is the lawyer handling the American Home Lending Group Lawsuit in MIssouri? I received a letter from a lawyer wanting to know if I did business with them. I did in march of 2006 and I got screwed big time. I can't find the letter. Please help!