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Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing

BanzaiBonnie

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2. Thank you for that valuable information

Reply to icymist (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 12:14 PM

Feb 2012

I didn't know there was such a thing and I'm sure she didn't either.

I am encouraging her to seek further counsel, but what her attorney told her has her really discouraged. Of course, he's already got his 1/2 from the proceeds.

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Anyone know about personal liability law? [View all] BanzaiBonnie Feb 2012 OP

Tell her not to cash that check and to call the Oregon Bar Association Referal Service... icymist Feb 2012 #1

Thank you for that valuable information BanzaiBonnie Feb 2012 #2

I knew about this service because I used to live with a labor lawyer. icymist Feb 2012 #3

Yes, there's one in every state, elleng Feb 2012 #4

As everyone has stated DO NOT SIGN THE CHECK MagickMuffin Feb 2012 #5

It's more than just a question of the check Sanity Claws Feb 2012 #6

Thanks SC Celebration Feb 2012 #7

I recommend a better attorney. BlueIris Feb 2012 #8

Generally speaking, an attorney is not allowed to "settle" unless the client approves it. davsand Feb 2012 #9

The amount of settlement a person can SheilaT Feb 2012 #10