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Q: Hi, I have approached a lawyer because they promised to solve my case in a weeks time. I went and paid the fees on 9th of July and got 3 copies attested from Dubai courts and submitted all.
I have been hearing from them that they will do it today, tomorrow and it's been nearly a month and case manager is just telling "today, tomorrow". I have lost trust and hopes.
I approached them for a solution and they promised it within a week, not in 3 weeks, and they have not even sent the legal notice.
Please advise what should I do?

Aug 5, 2017
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What can I do if my lawyers ignore me?
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Q: Dubai Courts issued a payment execution order in my favour for a commercial case in May 2017, but the defendant hasn't paid yet.
I've been chasing the lawyer every couple of weeks since but they are ignoring me and not following up on anything even though I have paid them in full.
What can I do?

Sep 10, 2017
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How to revoke the power of attorney given to a lawyer?

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Q: I had hired a lawyer for my divorce and unfortunately because of his incompetence my divorce is denied.
The lawyer had failed to provide important proof that I gave him. I paid him already half of the AED 15 000, what should I do?
How can I revoke the POA ( I don’t have the initial copy)?


Feb 18, 2021
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How to revoke the POA of a lawyer for not doing anything with a personal injury case?
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Q: Greetings Sir/Madam
I want to get a legal advice on what to do, a friend of mine had an accident in Abu Dhabi.
I wanted to help by getting a lawyer to help her get an injury claim; the lawyer requested that I must pay upfront legal fee of 10% of the assumed claim of 300,000, which amounted to AED 30,000.
Upon paying, no payment agreement was given to me; I got only a receipt of payment.
It's over 7 months and the lawyer hasn't done anything on the case. I try calling the lawyer and he's refusing to pick up my call or contact me.
Please, I would like to know what steps I could take to get a refund back from the lawyer/advocate.
Thank you.

Mar 6, 2022
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What can I do if my lawyer took the settlement money and never settled my case?
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Q: My lawyer promised me that he will settle my case within a month but he did not settle it. Now it's 5 months and it is completed.
He does not return the amount which I gave him to settle the case. The amount is AED 200000 he made me a fool for 1 month.
He says tomorrow, next day... I will give you a cheque but he did not give me any cheque.
What can we do?
Please give advice

Jul 3, 2022
262
How to report a lawyer if he is not communicating with me?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I had an accident and was diagnosed with a spine fracture.
A lawyer came to me, and I don't know where he got my number from. I needed to give him a power of attorney (POA) while I was on my sick bed, because he said he could not proceed with my case without it.
Fast forward, a judgment was passed in my favor, but he never told me. He would never call me, and if I called or texted him for updates, he wouldn't reply. He later went for an appeal without my knowledge.
Now, the case has been in execution for the past two months, and he is still refusing to pick up my calls for updates or any information on my case.
He has not been transparent or fair with my case. I called their office line today, and the administrator said they have finished with my case, so the lawyer is supposed to do what is expected of him.
Please, which are the proper authorities to report this lawyer to?
He is really taking advantage of my patience and the POA in his hands.



Jul 7, 2023
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Appealing a labor case if the claim value is below 50,000 AED?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can you request the first instance court to review a labor case if the amount of the claim is below 50,000 AED?

Jul 7, 2023
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Is it possible to change lawyers when appealing a judgment?




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Q: Good evening,
I have received the judgment for my civil financial case. I intend to appeal this judgment, but I'm considering changing my lawyer as I am not entirely satisfied with their work.
I would like to know if this is possible and what steps need to be taken.
Thank You!





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Feb 23, 2024
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What can I do if my lawyer is not preparing me or communicating well regarding my criminal case?



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Q: Good morning,
I have concerns about my lawyer whom I have paid to defend me in a criminal case. Communication with them is non-existent.
They simply gave me the first court date and told me to make sure I was there. They did not prepare me or give me guidance for the first hearing and did not tell me what I should do or say.
The lawyer who attended court is not one I have seen up until that point. I believe he was assigned by the law firm under their POA. He simply told me to take a seat and wait for the court then he walked away.
I now have an appeal coming (public prosecution appealed) and again, the law firm has not been in touch to prepare me or explain how to answer.
Each time, the law firm only told me they had already prepared my defense and sent it to the court (they did not show me the defense document).
Is this normal?
What should I have expected for preparation before a court appearance?
Thank you




Mar 12, 2025
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Dear sir/madam,
My rental cheque is due tomorrow and unfortunately, I’m not able to honor it. I asked my landlord to wait a couple of days but he doesn’t want to wait and said that he is going to cash the cheque tomorrow.
Of course, the cheque will bounce, what would be the procedure then?
Do I have a certain amount of days before eviction to pay the rent?
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Does the existing tenancy contract between the tenant and the previous owner remain in force even after the new landlord has purchased the property in the middle of an ongoing lease?
And when should a new tenancy contract be made?
Should it be made immediately after the property has been sold, or at the end of the ongoing tenancy contract signed between the previous owner of the property and the tenant?
Also, does a new contract have to be in place for the tenant to exchange the cheques, or does the existing tenancy contract with the previous owner remain valid for the purpose of exchanging the cheques?
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Evicting an employee from school accommodation while a labor case is pending 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
I was wrongfully terminated by my school under Article 44 on March 20th, 2023. I have a case in the labor courts, and the first hearing is on April 4th, 2023.
However, my employer is asking me to vacate the school accommodation. I asked the Ministry of Labor and the courts, and they informed me that the school cannot evict me until the case is resolved.
Is this information correct?
I am currently unemployed and have nowhere else to go until I find another job.
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If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa? 0
Hi,
May you and your family be blessed.
I'm extremely tense and need your kind feedback on the following issue.
If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa?
I have been visiting Dubai on a tourist visa without any problems.
The ban was imposed because I had to leave KSA suddenly and could not return after an exit-entry, and I was unable to pay back my car EMI and credit card payment totaling 30k SAR, which I intend to pay off gradually now.
When I left KSA, they only had my fingerprints at the time. I also understand that while coming for a visit to Dubai, only a retinal scan is done.
On the other hand, when obtaining a work visa, UAE takes and registers fingerprints as well. Could this lead to any issues for me?
I have finally obtained a better-paying job after a long time and can finally save up to pay off my debts. The case registered for which the travel ban is imposed is only for SAR 16000.
As of now, I cannot afford to hire a lawyer to check in UAE.
Thank you for your help!
Mar 29, 2023
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Tenant's rights: Can my landlord evict me, raise my rent, and ban my pet? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
My landlord wants to evict me from the property where I reside. They have not provided a court order for eviction within the past 12 months.
Additionally, they are requesting a 40% increase in rent and are insisting on a 6-month fixed-term renewal, despite the RERA index indicating no such increase.
Furthermore, they have included an unreasonable clause that prohibits pets, even though I have lived on the property with a pet for over three years.
What options do I have if I do not agree to these demands?
Mar 16, 2023
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