Reason #1: Your lawyer isn’t returning your calls. Lack of communication is a big problem for some law firm clients. Yes, legal practices are very busy. They have lots of clients — not just you. However, before a lawyer signs on to take your case, they need to know if the firm has the capacity to handle it.
Answer (1 of 3): Short but important answer: 1. What you tell a lawyer about past, never to be repeated conduct is confidential with 2 exceptions: 1) You waive confidentiality by invoking the lawyer’s advice (“On the advice of counsel. . .”), [United States …
For no legal concept means anything or can mean anything, even to a lawyer, until its supposed content of meaning has been detailed, in terms of its precise practical application, right down tot he case that was decided yesterday And once the concept has been so detailed, it is the details, not the concept, that matter. The concept— no more than a word or set of words in the strange …
Oct 22, 2018 · Accusation of committing a crime. Suspicion of employer law violation. Retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint. Nonpayment of wages. Misclassification for overtime …
As you might guess, an employment lawyer can handle many workplace issues. But sometimes it’s helpful to have a specific idea of what an employment lawyer can help you with when it comes to your job.
In the legal world, deadlines are a bit like trying to find a job out of college—entry level but must have experience. Deadlines are often based on other requirements. Missing a deadline can be detrimental to your case and a favorable ruling.
180 Days. After a legitimate discriminatory situation at your workplace, you have only 180 days to file a complaint with the EEOC. And the complaint must be detailed. A lawyer knows exactly what information should be included to expedite the process.
Therefore, you should consider where your bad situation falls on the scale of annoying to illegal. For example, sexual harassment or safety violations are illegal. However, a supervisor who plays favorites in a setting with no diversity or a mean coworker is just bad and not illegal.
While most would agree that favoritism is not right, in and of itself, it’s not illegal. It becomes illegal when a boss shows favoritism to your white, male colleague and has a track record of treating people of other races differently.
Having a lawyer take on the responsibility for you often results in better opportunities and benefits for you while cutting out the stress. After all, lawyers know what they can push for legally.
Remember, lawyers are meant to be advocates––someone to take up your cause, speak for you, support you, and strive to protect your interests above anyone else’s. It is important that you find someone you can trust. Seek a therapist to help you through the process. Acknowledge that being sued is traumatizing.
A lawsuit is a 21 st century American equivalent of a duel — fighting with papers instead of swords, risking money instead of blood. Keep in mind that people who routinely threaten baseless lawsuits are often just adult versions of playground bullies.