Spring Hill, FL asked in Legal Malpractice for Florida

Q: is it proper for a lawyer not to return a clients phone calls for 2 months

lawyer claimed he filed my lawsuit in federal court 2 months ago..he did not..and now for two months no one in his office has returned my calls

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Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
Answered
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: No, that is not proper. Send a certified letter describing your concerns and requesting a call, if that doesn't get his attention call the Florda Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP). They can be reached at 1-866-352-0707, I assure you they will get his full attention.

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