I have recently received a subpoena from an attorney in a court case. The case involves two neighbors that are disputing a property line. They are calling me out because I inspected a leaky water heater for the one client 2 years ago. That’s all I did no work or anything, I simply told the client they have a leaky water heater and they need to replace it.
I’ve asked the attorney’s assistant why they need me for the case and all she’ll say is that she’s not sure what angle the attorney is going to use, but that my apperance is necessary.
My question is, how is it okay for an attorney to pull me away from my work for a day when there seems to be no relevant reason for my appearance. I’m the owner of the company and want to know can I bill the attorney for the time I lose while at this court case?
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When Subpoena Can I Ask The Attorney Who Subpoened Me To Pay For My Time?
Friday, February 5th, 2010When Does An Attorney Really Represent You?
Monday, February 1st, 2010I have read about these pre-paid legal service benefits that state that an attorney will write a letter on your behalf. But do they really represent you meaning are they retained to represent you on a matter and would then without retainer show up to your case in court? When does the contractual “representation” take place?
Is It Necessary To Place An Attorney From The Buyer Side When Purchasing Home.?
Monday, January 18th, 2010The mortgage company will be already placing an attorney, doing the title searches etc. and charging the fees to the buyer.
In this case is it necessary to have an extra attorney appointed by buyer.
What To Do When You Cannot Afford An Attorney?
Monday, January 11th, 2010My husband and I are being sued for 200K and obviously need legal help! His former employer is calling a breach of contract. I am 22, just out of school, and 5 months pregnant. My husband is 24 (pretty much fresh out of school) and just trying to make a small living for us. Are there other legal aids available to us beside an attorney?
When An Attorney Is Depending A Criminal What Is The Purpose?
Monday, January 4th, 2010i know someone that was raped and another person has reported him too. what would be the purpose of an attorney? is it to convince the people that he don’t rape women (allow rapist on street) or what?
What Can I Do When The Prosecuting Attorney Wont Help Me?
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009I was sexually abused as a child by my step-father. I “repressed” these memories. He is now in prison for abusing 2 other girls, but he will be out in 4 years. He owns the house across the street from me, and I don’t want him around me ever again. However, the prosecuting attorney will not file any charges on him for me. He wont give any explanations either. I am 32 years old, so I know it may be an old case, but the statute of limitations is still good on this! I just don’t know where to go from here. Our prosecutor is NOT doing his job at all! If he would at least talk to me and give me an explanation, but he just says his office isn’t going to do anything about this!
Can anyone tell me who to contact?
Is It Common For Attorney To Hold Up Money Longer When Case Is Done?
Sunday, December 27th, 2009I prepaid my attorney for my case, but I reached an agreement with people involved myself. So case is cancelled. When I asked the attorney to charge for his services and refund me the rest of the money, he said it takes a few weeks when he does the book keeping. That’s is just a small law firm (just him and a secretary). It shouldn’t be complicated like that.
What To Expect When Working For An Attorney For The Very First Time With No Legal Experience?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009I just got hired to work for an attorney in a small law firm. I have no legal experience. But I do have a lot of experience with Customer Service. What should I expect from this job?
What Problems Will I Encounter When Purchasing A Car From Power Of Attorney?
Friday, December 4th, 2009I am trying to buy a car from someone who has a Power of Attorney over his wife while she is in Iraq(they are both in the Armed Forces). I was told all of the sudden not to even waste my time because there are too many problems that could be encountered when I try to title it in KS. Is this true? If I have an Original copy with the indented seal will that suffice or will I still have problems getting this inspected and titled?
Is It Typical To Be Asked To Sign A Power Of Attorney When Trading In A Car?
Monday, November 30th, 2009They are asking for a form to be signed, titled “Power of attorney to sign for owner when registering and/or transferring ownership of a motor vehicle”…. I don’t feel comfortable giving this dealership the right to sign FOR me.