Re: Lawyer failed to file our suit

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On 1/08/03, Cindy wrote:
> Thank you, we have sent a letter but hadn't asked for an update
> or attached a copy of the contract, and have not told the
> lawyer we'd file a complaint. As for suing a lawyer for
> malpractice...it took us two yrs to find one to handle a very
> well substantiated civil case, and so far, have found no lawyer
> in our area even doing legal malpractice cases. Our lawyer is
> also aiming for a political career...suddenly decided to run
> for senator to fill gov elect's old seat. Frankly I think
> there's enough of his kind at the capitol already. I have a
> complaint form all filled out. I will write a letter as you
> described and give him a definite date to perform by or the
> complaint gets filed. I doubt it'll do any good...thru this
> whole ordeal, we have found that no gov't agency does
> anything. Those violating the regulations just laugh it off.
>
> On 1/07/03, Sir wrote:
>
>> If the statute of limitations has past you may initiate a
>> legal malpractice claim against the attorney, which is likely
>> to be resolved via his/her malpractice insurance. In
>> addition, you may want to send a letter asking for a prompt
>> update as to the status of your case (via facsimile and U.S.
>> mail ONLY). You need a "paper trail" to prove his/her non
>> compliance. They are ethically obligated to respond, and
>> contractually obligated to perform according to the terms of
>> your written agreement.
>>
>> Give then a bottom line date to update you, or file a
>> complaint with the state bar and include a copy of your
>> letter and retainer agreement. Never make phone calls as
>> they can easily say that you did not call, or that the call
>> was for some other reason (e.g., to give additional
>> information, inform them of changes, etc.)
>>
>>

I would be surprised if you receive no response by the time you
set forth in your next letter. Attach a copy of your the FILLED
OUT form you intend to file and state in your letter that you
will mail it off the day after the deadline.

Re: Lawyer failed to file our suit, 4/04/03, by steve.

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