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Can I get my money back when my divorce attorney took my money and ran? How?
Asked on May 07th, 2015 on Divorce - Nebraska
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I am going through a divorce, and I paid my attorney a large sum at the beginning of our proceedings. He then basically took the money and ran. Now I have no attorney, and I've lost a significant amount of money. What can I do? Is there any way for me to get the money back?
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Complain to the Florida Bar.
Answered on May 11th, 2015 at 5:18 AM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Contact the State of Michigan Attorney grievance commission.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 11:46 AM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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Initiate binding attorney's fees arbitration with your County Bar Assn.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 4:14 AM
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First, notify the Office of Lawyer Regulation, which is an arm of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. You might want to sue him, and if necessary obtain service by publication. When he defaults, you could get a judgment against him, and the turn to the Clients' Compensation Fund for payment. The phone numbers of these entities are easy to find online or in a phonebook.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 3:52 AM
You do have recourse. You can file a formal complaint with the State Bar. They will investigate, perhaps have a hearing on the matter and then make a ruling. At the same time, you can file a lawsuit against your former attorney for the return of your money.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 3:42 AM
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Diane L. Berger
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You can file a complaint with the local bar association.
Answered on May 08th, 2015 at 3:40 AM