Category: Attorney & Consumer Trust
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Unbundled Legal Services in Arizona: Hiring a Lawyer for Part of Your Case
Unbundled legal services let you hire an Arizona attorney for just one part of your case, like reviewing a settlement offer. How limited scope representation works.
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When a Lawyer Withdraws From a Case in Arizona
A lawyer withdraws from a case only under specific mandatory or permissive grounds in Arizona, and owes real protections on the way out, including your file and any unearned fees.
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Attorney Trust Account in Arizona: Where Your Settlement Sits
An attorney trust account is where your settlement money sits before it’s disbursed. Arizona’s rules on timing, disputes, and what an itemized statement should show.
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Attorney Misses a Deadline: What Happens to Your Arizona Case
If your attorney misses a deadline in your Arizona case, here’s what’s usually recoverable, what usually isn’t, and what to do if it happens to you.
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Second Opinion on a Personal Injury Case: When to Get One
A second opinion on your personal injury case doesn’t mean firing your lawyer. When it makes sense, what the consultation involves, and what happens if you switch.
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Attorney Referral Fees in Arizona: What Clients Should Know
Attorney referral fees let one lawyer share your fee with another firm. How Arizona’s ER 1.5(e) rules work, and whether the arrangement costs you anything extra.
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Legal Malpractice Claim in Arizona: When a Lawyer’s Error Costs You
A legal malpractice claim in Arizona requires proof your attorney’s error cost you a case you’d have won. The standard, the two-year deadline, and how it differs from a bar complaint.
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Board Certified Attorney in Arizona: What the Label Actually Means
A board certified attorney in Arizona has cleared a real State Bar process — years of documented experience, peer review, and an exam. What the label means and how to verify it.
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How to File a Complaint Against an Attorney in Arizona
You can file a complaint against an attorney in Arizona through the State Bar. How the process works, what counts as a real violation, and how it differs from a malpractice claim.
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Attorney-Client Privilege in Personal Injury Cases: What It Actually Covers
Attorney-client privilege protects your conversations with your lawyer about a personal injury claim, but not the underlying facts. What’s covered, what isn’t, and how it can be waived.