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.)
>>
>> Cindy,
If I were you I would forget about securing an attorney to deal
with legal malpractice. Lawyers go against lawyers like cops go
against cops. There is bound to be a conflict of interest when
you attempt to have one lawyer go against another.
What I would do instead is to attempt to get an "investigative
reporter," from your local tv station, involved in publicizing
your difficulty. You are bound to then get someone to listen to
you. Lawyers who do not represent the best interests of their
clients, or commit acts which are unethical will then do
virtually anything to avoid the publicity which will be generated.

Almost every big tv network or affiliate has a kind of human
interest division who acts as the "ombudsman" of the viewing
public. Give it a try because it sounds as if you are now at a
standstill.

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

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