We paid an attorney in maine to do an investigation for us to allow us a temporary visa into canada. He has basically stolen the money. Is there an organization like the american medical association, for attornies, that we can report him to to try to get the money back? Thanks for your help.
2006-06-14 08:40:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thank you all for responding so quickly to my question. I could not remember the Bar Association.
I will contact the one in Maine and I do appreciate your help.
2006-06-14 08:52:02 · update #1
The Maine State Bar Association (MSBA) has no role in the admission of people to the practice of law and no role in the regulation or discipline of lawyers, according to their website.
Instead, you should contact the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. The Board regulates the conduct of lawyers by enforcing the Maine Bar Rules adopted by the Court. The purpose of the Bar Rules is provide appropriate standards for attorneys with respect to their practice of the profession of law, including, but not limited to their relationship with their clients, the general public, other members of the legal profession, the courts and other agencies of this State. Under the Bar Rules, the Board appoints Bar Counsel who investigates alleged misconduct by lawyers and, when authorized to do so by a reviewing panel of the Grievance Commission, litigates grievance complaints at public disciplinary proceedings.
2006-06-14 09:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Deni 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
American Lawyers Association
2006-06-14 08:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bar Association:
http://www.mainebar.org/
The Attorney General of Maine:
http://www.state.me.us/ag/
Good luck!
2006-06-14 08:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bar Association, like the Better Business Bureau is a membership organization. They have no power over individuals. Contact your attorney general's office. If the amount is small enough you can sue in small claims court and in some states they use mediation which is cheap or free.
2006-06-14 08:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
American Bar Association--and the police.
2006-06-14 08:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bar Association for the Municipality where he practices law - Like the Maine Bar Association - I know Georgia has one - I assume Maine does as well. As far as getting money back, you'll probably have to sue the attorney. You have to ask yourself - is it worth the attorney fees if I don't win.....
2006-06-14 08:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by Leisa W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on this guys address, contact the local courthouse in his area/town and ask to speak to the court administrator. Without giving out details, ask this person for information on how to contact the local Bar Association. The local Bar Association will be able to help you from there.
2006-06-14 08:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by curious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state bar association (phone book or Internet) and file a complaint.
Go to this website:
http://www.mebaroverseers.org/
2006-06-14 08:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another Lawyer to help you report him, and
get your money back. It might be the BAR association.
Hmmmm, I wonder if he even was a Lawyer.
2006-06-14 08:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋