Q: OK my case is CRAZY NEEDLESS TO SAY and I'm totally lost in what to do next please help me. Briefly... I hired an attorn
Fir a personal injury case. He lied numerous times in court case was dismissed with prejudice. I filed an ethical complaint I just received a letter from my attorney admitting his office committed fraud. What do I do now. New Jersey case.
A:
Unfortunately you need to contact another attorney as soon as possible, one that specializes in legal malpractice. They are very experienced at pursuing matters where attorneys have either intentionally done something wrong or accidentally done something wrong that has affected your case. You can pursue the original attorney in a legal malpractice action, but your original case must have merit and have recoverable damages.
Generally attorneys have insurance for these matters so any recovery would usually come from their insurance policy.
I wish you luck!
H. Scott Aalsberg agrees with this answer
A: You need to hire an attorney that practices malpractice law and quickly because just like your personal injury case the statute of limitations is running on your case and if it runs out you will be barred from collecting any money for your loss.
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