Posts Tagged ‘lawyer’
Can you Hire a Lawyer only for a Bond Hearing / Can you “Test Drive” a Lawyer? Miami Attorney
Certainly. In fact it is sometimes a good idea to take lawyer for a “test drive” by hiring her/him for a limited purpose. This gives you (the consumer) an opportunity to both evaluate the attorney’s real world performance (instead of…
Read MoreHow can You Help your Lawyer to Help you? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
When it comes to the criminal defense client there are only 2 very simple rules: 1) Do what you are supposed to do (when and how you are supposed to do it) and 2) Do not do anything that you…
Read MoreCan I Fire / Discharge My Lawyer? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
You most certainly can fire your lawyer. You may not know this – many client’s don’t – but in the attorney-client relationship the client is the boss. Your lawyer works for you and, as your employee, your lawyer is subject…
Read MoreIf I Fire my Lawyer can I get my Fees back? Michael A Haber Esq Miami Criminal Attorney
The FL Bar Rule says that, upon termination of representation, a lawyer should refund to the client any advance payment of a fee that has not been earned. This does not preclude a lawyer from retaining any reasonable non-refundable fee…
Read MoreCan a Lawyer Speak with Friends or Family about the Case? Miami Criminal Lawyer
As a general rule I will share with family members anything that they could discern for themselves on line. Here in Miami that includes the charges (not the facts and circumstances underlying the charges, just what the actual charges are),…
Read MoreWhat is a Continuance? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Lawyer
A continuance is an extension of time. It is a delay in the legal process which can be requested by either party or which can be ordered by the Court on it’s own initiative. Sometimes a continuance is necessary because…
Read MoreWhat is a Deposition? Michael A Haber PA Miami Criminal Attorney
A deposition is a “question and answer” session, under oath. It is a mechanism by which lawyers, on either side of a given case, can make inquiry of witnesses (usually those who are listed by the other side) in an…
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