Q: I had a civil compensation case (road accident) with a law firm in Abu Dhabi in 2017. During the initial stage, they had sent an advocate fee agreement mentioning 15% of the collected money from the court by email, I have signed and sent it to them by courier. But, they failed to provide a signed copy to me and I also forgot to get the same due to my work pressure at that time. The court judgment and compensation money also came to the lawyer's account, and now my lawyer is asking for 20% advocate fees. I did not agree with the same. After a few days of this conversation, they verbally agreed to 15% fees and requested to send account details, and I sent my account details. They transferred money after deducting 20% advocate fees, I have sent many emails to release my remaining amount based on the 15% calculation, but they are not replying or responding to my emails. Currently, I am in India due to losing my job during the COVID situation. Please advise how to get my remaining money from them.

Q: Dear sir/madam, A real estate case was registered in my wife's name in Sharjah. I got an SMS from Sharjah municipality saying that if we do not pay the pending rent within 15 days, they would proceed with legal action against my wife. I want to check with you; does she have a travel ban? She is in India now, and she is going to travel to the UAE. How to check the travel ban? If she enters Dubai airport, if she has a ban, what they will do?

Q: I have doubts in a civil case; all procedures and court fees are finished. The opponent is ready to pay the money. I'm not in the UAE. Can the law firm can take the money without my knowledge? The cheque is in my hand.

Q: I have a malpractice case ongoing against me and my hospital, with an appeal pending at the Court of Cassation. A lawyer was hired by the malpractice insurance company, who is following up on the case. However, I am not satisfied with the present lawyer and want to hire a personal lawyer on my side. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so?

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