Archive for June, 2009

What Are The Average Attorney Fees For Filing Bankruptcy?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

I called an attorney and they told me USD$1600. They let you make payments, but won’t file until the whole thing is paid. Is that too much or just right?

How Much Does A First Year Attorney Recruiter Make?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Hi all!
This is my first question so be gentle;-) I am considering taking an attorney recruiter position with a legal staffing company and I was wondering if anyone had any idea what an “average” first year recruiter can expect to make in a large urban area. The compensation involves a draw against future commission, 45% of placement fee. Knowing what I know about attorney compensation where I live it seems that I wouldn’t have to do all that many placements to exceed six figures so there must be a catch here.

How Can I Check If My Attorney Is A Member Of Texas Supreme Court?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

I have a doubt on my attorney who claim he is an attorney member of texas supreme court. How can I check?

What Kind Of Attorney Would I Get To Bring A Suit Against The State For Wrongful Imprisonment?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

A family member did 3 years in prison, and then the Supreme Court overturned the convictions, saying he did nothing criminal. What area of law would I find an attorney to sue the state? In other words, would I get a personal injury lawyer….civil litigation….criminal?

Who Makes More Money, Nurses Or Attorneys? How Long Does It Take To Become An Attorney, What Are The Steps?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

I am assuming here that an attorney is the same thing as a lawyer, but I don’t know how to become one. I do know enough about nurses so no need to reply with that info.

Who Pays The Attorney’s Fees Related To Settling An Estate When There Is A Recocable Living Trust Involved?

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Would the Attorney’s fees be paid by the new trust for the benefit of the Surviving Spouse? The trust of the Deceased?
-OR- Out of the surviving spouses’s personal pocket?”

How Do I Get A Business Attorney Job After Graduation?

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

I graduated from Rutgers Law this year. I was a night student, worked as a litigation paralegal for two years at a 225 attorney firm, have good grades, was on the main journal, published an article in the journal. I was a finance major in undergrad and concentrated on business law classes at law school. All I want is a position as a business attorney at a large or mid sized firm.
Unfortunatley, every where I apply they tell me that they are impressed with my credentials but they primarily recruit their summer associates for entry level jobs. I already sent out 100 cover letters and resumes! Can anyone give me any tips or share their experiences? Does any one know of any firms that are looking to hire?
I took NJ and PA bar exam a few weeks ago. I would be willing to take a job anywhere and would take the bar in that locality. I’ve been applying to firms in Philly, NJ and NY.

What Does The Seller’s Attorney Have To Do In Preparation Of And At Closing In Illinois?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

This is a rephrasing of a question I asked earlier, but realized was too vague. Which documents are prepared by the seller’s attorney? And which one does the title search? What else must the seller’s attorney do?

Is My Attorney Allowed To Delay Filing My Divorce If I Have Not Paid My Attorneys Fees In Full?

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Basically my question is this:
Is it Legal in the state of Texas for an attorney to delay filing my divorce if I have not paid the attorneys fees in full?
Divorce papers have been signed by both parties as of the 7th of October.

Can An Attorney Volunteer To Represent Someone Who Is Mentally Unable To Seek An Attorney?

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

If an attorney is aware that a brain-dead person has been victimized in some way, can that attorney take initiative and represent that person even though not requested to do so? This is purely academic so feel free to be creative with the question and any related variables.