Re: Lawyer not responding

More | Report Post

On 12/08/02, Cindy wrote:
> On top of being lied to by previous lawyers we consulted
> with and/or hired, the lawyer we have now, who at least
> told us the truth about the state laws, has simply not
> responded to us in a timely manner. It has been a month
> since he returned a call. I have left msgs, emailed him,
> and even sent certified letters. We have paid a hefty
> retainer fee and have a contract with him. He is supposed
> to have written a demand letter for us long ago. The sad
> thing is, he's the best we've found...representing a
> plaintiff in a civil case in our state pays too little to
> interest lawyers. The service from them is deplorable. We
> are nearing our statute of limitations. Other people in a
> consumer group we are in relate similar tales of lawyers.
> Our state bar has never even replied to me about the
> lawyers that lied to us. I will file a complaint of
> course, if we have to, but where besides the state bar can
> we file the complaint? We want to do something to stop the
> clock on our statute of limitations since lawyers, not us,
> have caused these delays.

Unless he/she wants to be sued, they will proceed prior to
the SOL running. Many times attorneys intentionally refrain
from responding in hopes that they are fired which gives them
an out of a case that is not as attractive as it once
appeared. If the SOL runs without proper action on your
attorney's part, consult with an attorney who specializes in
attorney malpractice. Keep your contract handy as well as
any correspondence.

Re: Lawyer not responding, 12/09/02, by Cindy.

Legal Ethics Chatboard

LATEST POSTS | BY TOPICS | SUBMIT A POST