I hired an attorney in another state to represent me in a misdemeanor (trespassing) case. I've never met him, but he seemed to have solid credentials and he has a huge Web site. I mailed him a check for $1,000 as a retainer. Since then, he has done little if anything. The court clerk Web page says the case is still open. When I call his office, I never get to talk to him, only his paralegal, who usually sounds confused about my case and sometimes not even familiar with who I am. This has been dragging on for ONE YEAR. I already paid him, so I don't want to hire another lawyer, and I don't wan't to threaten to report him, since I don't want it to get even more unpleasant between us. But how do I impress upon the lawyer that I am impatient and very unhappy with the lack of movement on the case? (It would be good to hear from some lawyers on this one.)
2007-07-13
15:44:59
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admiralnelson
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