In this complaint, plaintiff charges defendants with intentional interference with the attorney/client relationship. The plaintiff states that the actions of the defendants in interfering with the attorney/client relationship were willful, wanton, malicious and obtrusive and that punitive damages should be accessed against the defendants.
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Unlike some states, Nevada is an “employment at will” state. This means that an employer can fire whoever they want, when they want, for whatever reason they want, with limited exceptions, as long as it is not for a discriminatory purpose.
In representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized to do so by law or a court order.
If the recommended storage time has not passed, keep the file. This seven year recommendation is based upon an attorney's risk of facing a malpractice claim and the necessity of having a file that can be used to mount a defense should a claim ever arise.
Except as otherwise provided by law in a criminal case, the lawyer shall abide by the client's decision, after consultation with the lawyer, as to a plea to be entered, whether to waive jury trial and whether the client will testify.
Nevada does not recognize common law marriage, and a divorce lawyer can't change the law. If there is no marriage, there can be no divorce. This may create problems when a couple decides to separate, and have accumulated property together.
NRS 41B. 200 General rule; killer cannot profit or benefit from wrong; anti-lapse statute and right of representation; contingent, residuary and other beneficiaries; common law.
In representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized to do so by law or a court order.
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Yes, you as the client are required to read and sign the disclosure, acknowledging that you have read and understand it. You must be provided a copy to retain.A lawyer who must file an annual report under this Rule shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts and disciplinary boards of this state. A lawyer shall not solicit professional employment from a prospective client with whom the lawyer has no family or prior professional relationship. The Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility makes available advisory opinions on the ethical considerations of the practice of law. Contact the Lawyer Referral Service online or call them at or toll-free at . Nevada law provides that a client has broad authority to refuse to disclose and prevent others from disclosing confidential communications. To use this free service, call LRIS at or toll-free within Nevada at 1-800-789-LRIS (5747). Visit the LRIS website to learn more. A document preparation service is not an attorney and therefore cannot give legal advice and cannot represent a client in a legal matter.