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Civil suit in CA. Gone wrong.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jonathan Howell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
Sounds like you may have a claim for fraud against your former attorney. If indeed the case settled for $30,000 more than you were told and that amount was paid to your attorney you would definitely have a claim. Thanks,Jon
Sounds like you may have a claim for fraud against your former attorney. If indeed the case settled for $30,000 more than you were told and that... Read More

I am not satisfied with my lawyer

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Stephan Math (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
Generally, lawyers in California are required to provide a client with a written retainer agreement. If no such agreement exists it appears that you would be able to discharge her. This would be the case even if there were a written Retainer Agreement. In either case you would have to pay her for any unpaid time spent on your matter. Upon terminating her service you would have the right to receive and she would be obligated to provide you with all of your files.   Stephan Math Esq....smesq1@aol.com... Read More
Generally, lawyers in California are required to provide a client with a written retainer agreement. If no such agreement exists it appears that you... Read More

MY lawyer was declared a witness in my homewoner insurance claim and did not inform me of my rights or get a consent. Is this MalPractice?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by attorney Jonathan Howell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
Hi Chad, Certainly sounds like you may have some defenses to his claim for fees. Did you actually sign a substitution of attorney form to allow him out of the case or did the court grant a motion allowing him to get out? Thanks,Jon
Hi Chad, Certainly sounds like you may have some defenses to his claim for fees. Did you actually sign a substitution of attorney form to allow him... Read More
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