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)?

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?

Q: Hi, I have a pending case in Dubai court regarding my loan payment for that I have hired a lawyer but I'm not satisfied with his work. Can I change the lawyer? Will there be any issue if I do so? Should I pay the remaining fee?

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.

Q: Hello, I have a medical negligence claim, but my lawyer is asking for upfront fees, and if I am compensated, they want 10% of my compensation. Are these terms normal in Dubai?

Q: Hi all, I lost a case because of my lawyer's negligence. I have email evidence. How can I sue them? How do I raise a complaint against them? Will I need a lawyer to put a legal case against them or can I do it myself? I lost money on this case, and every lawyer I speak to never gives a clear answer on the fees. They just say, "Start and we'll see." I can't do that. Thanks!

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