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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
answered on Dec 1, 2014
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.
My exs friend was our personal and corp attorney. While going thru divorce he drew a 220g personal loan to my ex from a friend guarenteed by the corp which allowed my ex to be released for any reason, the corp for no reason, payable on demand. If unpd forgo foreclosure and friend could take corp in... View More 
answered on Nov 14, 2012
This is not a malpractice issue. The statute of limitations on contracts is 5 years. It might be a fraud issue. Consult with a local attorney about this, and make the facts clearer.
answered on Sep 27, 2012
Paralegals cannot give legal advice, like attorneys can. All they can do is fill out forms for you. If one goes beyond that and gives you legal advice, report it.
answered on Jul 26, 2012
We would need more facts, not just a question with a few facts, to determine an answer to this question
Important details of our sons case. He just let the state attorney decide on our sons sentance.
My divorce attorney committed so much malpractice I ended up with less than 0 and no alimony from a 30 year abusive marriage. My ex took everything totaling almost 4 million. I've consulted malpractice attorney who agree it is a strong case but then found he had no insurance so won't... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2012
The problem is that there is no deep pocket to go after. You cannot get blood from a stone. Money is the goal in a lawsuit of this nature. Law students cannot represent people in court and cannot give legal advice.
answered on Jun 23, 2012
You can try filing complaints with any state bar she is a member of. Writing bad checks is a crime and state bar organizations usually discipline attorneys who break laws.
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