Re: shify lawyers-Attorney misconduct

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On 10/09/01, Rahman wrote:
> On 10/09/01, Mike Chatreau wrote:
>> I am paralyzed from a car accident and my attorney gave me
>> money and a car in advance. He told me since he was giving
>> me money and stuff that I should sign and give him 50&37;
> of
>> my settlement. I was stupid, confused and unstable and I
>> did. He got 50&37; of my settlement and we didn't even go
> to
>> trial. We settled out of court and he received 50&37; of my
>> money. He almost got a half of million dollars! He got more
>> then me and I'm the one who is paralyzed for the rest of my
>> life. Can he do this? Can I do anything to him? Can he get
>> disciplined from the state bar? Thanks and please email me
>> back. My email is surferjoeshreds@aol.com
>
> Contact the State Bar and file a complaint. They will
> determine if his actions and fees were "reasonable". You need
> to do this ASAP.

Before you jump the gun and file a complaint, see what the
local rules governing contingency retainer agreements are in
your state. While most states do prohibit cash and car advances
such as the ones made by your attorney as they are unethical,
states such as CA do allow for contingency retainer agreements
to provide for whatever the paties decide, even if it is 50%.

Re: shify lawyers-Attorney misconduct, 1/08/03, by Janice Hess.

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