I got a speeding ticket back in september. And I hired this lawyer to fix it. He did. They give me 90 days after the court date (which I didn't have to go) on september 28,2006. what happens if I haven't paid off my debt with them after the time limit? I just started working and I'm trying to catch up on bills.
2006-12-06 02:00:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call them and let them know of your situation. If their nice, they might be willing to set up a payment plan.
You'll end up having to pay them, so it's better to work something out with them then to avoid them.
2006-12-06 02:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since this is a bill you owe, to an attorney no less, they can and will pursue the debt through a credit collection agency which will result in long-term damage to your credit rating. An unpaid bill knocks a huge hole in your credit score.
2006-12-06 10:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Chris S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will most likely sue you in small claims court for the debt you owe them plus more for the cost attorney's fees and court costs to sue you. Shoulda been making payments or something to show good faith.
2006-12-06 10:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by PRS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact him to see if payment arrangements can be made. Like the other said, he did his job, he deserves to be paid what you agreed to pay him.
Otherwise your reputation is ruined, he can sue in small claims court, notify the credit agencies to start.
2006-12-06 10:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be sued by an attorney. That is BAD juju!
Get in touch with his office and work out a payment plan. Send him SOMETHING, don't just let it ride.
2006-12-06 10:26:14 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The details should be in the contract you signed. Perhaps he will garnish your wages.
2006-12-06 10:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You hired him.
He did his job.
Now, do yours and pay him.
To avoid payment is not only dishonest, but it ruins your reputation.
You are only as good as your name.
2006-12-06 10:04:57 · answer #7 · answered by docscholl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋