Re: shify lawyers-Attorney misconduct

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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.

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

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