Q: I filed Chapter 13 and the judge dismissed the case because my lawyer failed to reply on tim Can I file a motion myself?
My lawyer dropped the ball and failed to reply to the motion to dismiss. The judge dismissed the case without prejudice. My lawyer since then has been trying to refile a motion but failed to properly serve the parties and the motion was denied. My lawyer attempted to refile and served the parties but now judge vacated calendar date because my lawyer cannot refile on a denied motion. I'm confused, it's been an ongoing case for the past 18 months. What are my options?
A: I'm terribly sorry you have this situation. Looking at how your lawyer screwed up, I think you can tell how very difficult this stuff is. It is neigh impossible for a layperson to do this on their own. Please go a very experienced BK lawyer immediately, and be sure to take all the papers with you.
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