An attorney who represents you in a legal matter or who has provided counsel or advice to you, even without a formal retainer agreement, has an ethical obligation to act within the rules of ethics and the law and to handle your case competently.
Read MoreDeciding to file for bankruptcy in Massachusetts is an important step with various consequences. Although you may be able to discharge many of your debts, your credit rating will take a substantial hit and you may find it more difficult to obtain future loans or even to find appropriate rental housing. Also, potential employers can look at the federal records and see if you have filed for bankruptcy.
Read MoreIn many civil cases, there may be more than one tortfeasor or defendant. For instance, in a construction defect case, possible defendants may be the general contractor, a sub-contractor, the architect, or a supplier of defective materials that led to injury or other harm. In a car accident claim, multiple parties may have failed to stop in time and caused a chain collision, complicating the issue of which collision or negligent act was the cause of the claimant’s injuries. Where a corporation is involved, subsidiaries or other business entities may exist which may share in the alleged malfeasance.
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