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How do I sue my attorney in civil court and what are the fees

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
I recommend that you promptly consult a lawyer who is certified in either Personal Injury Trial Law or Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  Please follow the link below to the Board's website to find a list of certified lawyers in your neck of the woods.  The lists will include both plaintiffs' lawyers and defense lawyers.  In order to determine who is on the plaintiffs' side, you'll need to go to their firms' websites.   Practically all legal malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.  You assign a percentage of your case to a lawyer in exchange for his/her legal services.  The lawyer usually advances all expenses of litigation.  If you do not obtain any recovery, you owe the lawyer nothing.   Good luck.   www.tbls.org... Read More
I recommend that you promptly consult a lawyer who is certified in either Personal Injury Trial Law or Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal... Read More

How do I proceed?

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
You can sue him for legal malpractice.  To sue him and have any real chance of winning, you'll need to hire a lawyer who sues lawyers.  Follow the link below to the website of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for help.  Legal malpractice is a sub-specialty of Personal Injury Trial Law.  Good luck! www.tbls.org  ... Read More
You can sue him for legal malpractice.  To sue him and have any real chance of winning, you'll need to hire a lawyer who sues... Read More

Lawyer forced me to settle

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
You can:  1) sue him for legal malpractice; and 2) file a grievance against him with the State Bar of Texas, who disciplines lawyers who violate the disciplinary rules that apply to lawyers.  To sue a lawyer, you'll need to hire a lawyer who sues lawyers.  Follow the link below to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for help.  Legal malpractice is a sub-specialty of Personal Injury Trial Law.  You can file a grievance online via the SBOT website.  Please follow the second link below. Good luck! www.tbls.org https://www.texasbar.com/... Read More
You can:  1) sue him for legal malpractice; and 2) file a grievance against him with the State Bar of Texas, who disciplines lawyers who violate... Read More

What can I do if my attorney not responding or caring

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
You can:  1) sue him for legal malpractice; and 2) file a grievance against him with the State Bar of Texas, who disciplines lawyers who violate the disciplinary rules that apply to lawyers.  To sue a lawyer, you'll need to hire a lawyer who sues lawyers.  Follow the link below to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for help.  Legal malpractice is a sub-specialty of Personal Injury Trial Law.  You can file a grievance online via the SBOT website.  Please follow the second link below. Good luck! www.tbls.org https://www.texasbar.com/... Read More
You can:  1) sue him for legal malpractice; and 2) file a grievance against him with the State Bar of Texas, who disciplines lawyers who violate... Read More

What can I do if every single attorney mesed up my case. They stall and dont take my opponent to court. Ive been fighting case for 4 years.

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
You can:  1) sue them for legal malpractice; and 2) file grievances against them with the State Bar of Texas, who disciplines lawyers who violate the disciplinary rules that apply to lawyers.  To sue a lawyer, you'll need to hire a lawyer who sues lawyers.  Follow the link below to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for help.  Legal malpractice is a sub-specialty of Personal Injury Trial Law.  You can file grievances online via the SBOT website.  Please follow the second link below. Good luck! www.tbls.org https://www.texasbar.com/... Read More
You can:  1) sue them for legal malpractice; and 2) file grievances against them with the State Bar of Texas, who disciplines lawyers who... Read More

Do I have a case

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
I recommend that you promptly contact a medical malpractice plaintiffs' lawyer who practices in your area.  For help with your search, please follow the link below to the website of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  The specialty for you to search is Personal Injury Trial.  The list of names you find will include both plaintiffs' and defense lawyers.  To learn which ones are plaintiffs' lawyers who prosecute medical malpractice cases, you'll need to visit the websites of the listed lawyers. Good luck. www.tbls.org... Read More
I recommend that you promptly contact a medical malpractice plaintiffs' lawyer who practices in your area.  For help with your search,... Read More

Hey I was misrepresented by attorney on my risperdal case I’m trying to sue the law firm that misrepresented me

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Don Karotkin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
I suggest that you contact a local professional liability plaintiffs' lawyer.  For help with finding one in your area, please follow the link below to the website of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  The two specialities to search are Personal Injury Trial and Civil Trial.   Good luck.   www.tbls.org... Read More
I suggest that you contact a local professional liability plaintiffs' lawyer.  For help with finding one in your area, please follow the link... Read More

Can a lawyer make an agreement with the defendants lawyer after you have asked him to withdraw

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Shane R. Kadlec   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
As I understand your post, what you describe is probably in violation of the disciplinary rules. I suggest you speak with a legal malpractice attorney.
As I understand your post, what you describe is probably in violation of the disciplinary rules. I suggest you speak with a legal malpractice... Read More

How do I get my money that is coming to me since my divorce in June 2015!

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Kevin Spencer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
I am sorry to hear about your situation.  You should not have been treated like that by your attorney.  You need to hire an attorney to send a demand letter to your attorney to provide you the rest of your property.  Depending upon the respond you get from her and assuming you get no or little response, you should also consider preparing and filing a grievance. We can answer any other questions you have, if you are interested. Sincerely,  Kevin Spencer (214) 965-9999 www.spencerlawpc.com... Read More
I am sorry to hear about your situation.  You should not have been treated like that by your attorney.  You need to hire an attorney to... Read More

my lawyer refused to give me my moneys from an accident

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by attorney Shane R. Kadlec   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
You could file a complaint with the state bar.
You could file a complaint with the state bar.

Can I sue my Texas lawyer from Florida?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Shane R. Kadlec   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
You should get a lawyer to collect from your first lawyer, and contact and complain to the state bar.
You should get a lawyer to collect from your first lawyer, and contact and complain to the state bar.

Can you ever sue an attorney if you signed a contract in which the contract says you can not sue her?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney Shane R. Kadlec   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
yes, in most situations.
yes, in most situations.
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