Q: How could I go about suing a attorney for unethical reasons?
I was tricked into paying legal fees that were never owed and given directly to my ex-husband by his attorney. I have text messages proving this was done to me. Do i have any legal ground? What category does this fall under?
A: To get meaningful advice about your situation, you need to schedule a consultation with an attorney for discussion of the circumstances, review of your retainer contract (if any) and the case materials, and if this was a court case, review of the court docket. You might have a legal malpractice situation or a breach of contract situation, or both. A very small percentage of attorneys handle legal malpractice claims, but you should be able to find one. You can try the Find-a-Lawyer tab on the top of the Justia page, or try the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service - see https://lrs.floridabar.org
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