I am concerned about my case. I have called and left voice mails (yes, I was polite and nice) We had an appointment w/ our attorney back on 9/26 which is when we went over our answers to the interrogatories. There were some things that they were going to look into and then send us a copy of everything. (we haven't gotten it yet) And it's not like I can go to the office it's in another state. Since the appointment there have been some additions to my list of bills. As well as other important info. I called to let them know and find out what I needed to do on my end. As well as find out about the appointment he wanted prior to the depositions. We have an appointment for depositions on 12/27. I called and left messages on 11/11 and 12/6. I haven't gotten a call back or an email yet. Now I am getting ticked off. I don't know what to do at this point w/o being a female dog! Please advise.
2006-12-13 13:06:16 · 8 answers · asked by fiestyredhead 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Stay on top of things by calling every day - you're not being a ***** - you're doing what you need to do to make sure that he or she is doing his or her job!
Keep calling, and keep a record of when you call. Attorneys are busy people, and they usually respond to the most pressing matters first. Continued calls will make your matter more pressing, if only to stop the calls!
Good luck!
2006-12-13 13:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!! I work in a law firm and I know that if one of my attorneys did that, the client would take the file and walk.
Your options are to take your file and see another attorney.
You can call another attorney, explain the situation and have them advise you about the best thing to do.
You can request the depositions be moved to a later date (which the opposing counsel must agree to and unfortunatly this must be done by your current attorney).
You can file a grievence with the greivence committie for the state bar where you live against your current attorney. (Though this will not settle the issue at hand right now).
You may have trouble finding another attorney out of state who can help you. The best thing to do may be to consult a local attorney on what to do. Continue to call your current attorney. Ask for an office manager (if it is a large firm), another attorney, a senior partner, the attorney's paralegal...anyone you can reach and leave a message with. Call several times a day. You need time to prepare for this deposition! Explain this to each person you talk to. Leave a message with anyone who will listen! Keep a log of who you spoke with, what time, date, and what they said they would do to help you. This will allow you to follow up with them and have documentation should you need to take your case elsewhere or file a grievence.
Then consider finding someone else (another attorney) to become involved.
Depending on the type of case and how much longer it will last, you need someone you can trust.
Good Luck. Contact me if you need more help or clarification:
tinafrawley06@yahoo.com
Good Luck!!!
2006-12-13 13:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your attorney isn't communicating for some reason. Is there a secretary or office administrator that is in charge of scheduling? Has something happened to the attorney? Accident? Family emergency?
If the attorney is just refusing to answer your calls, you can always tell him/her that you're going to find another attorney and take your business elsewhere. Additionally, you could inform the attorney you believe their failure to communicate with you is detrimental to your case and you believe they are violating their Rules of Professional Conduct by not communicating and "threaten" reporting them to the State Bar Association.
As a last resort, you could file a complaint with the State Bar Association's disciplinary board. Be aware that this is equivalent to somebody threatening to take your livelihood away so tread carefully...
Unfortunately, you're going to have to be the female dog and keep on pestering the attorney. Keep calling, emailing, and writing letters. Make sure you document everything...
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2006-12-13 13:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have hired this person to work for YOU...and if this person is not keeping you informed, and is not taking the time to return your phone calls, then there is a huge problem. If you feel that your attorney is not prepared, and has not prepare you or your witnesses properly, then you need to send a certified letter saying that unless you hear from this attorney immediately you will need to appeal to the court, as your case has not been properly prepared by your consul....I am pretty sure that this would make the attorney step it up. Good luck!
2006-12-13 13:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't feel bad - it is the attorney's job to answer your questions, that is what you pay for. Call every day, as much as you want. If it is a firm, call other attorneys in the firm. Make a pest out of yourself. Send letters, emails, faxes, until someone tells you something. They work for you.
Bear in mind, however, that if this is a court appointed attorney or a public defender, the attorney may be very overworked and have every intention of getting back to you, but be swamped with other clients as important as you. don't be hostile, but be assertive. there is nothing wrong with that.
2006-12-13 13:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
call I don't understand why his secretary can't call you back. Send a registered letter tomorrow and let him know you need to talk to the asap, give him all the information in the letter so he will be prepared with an answer. MOVE you are not a B you are too layed back
2006-12-13 13:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a formal complaint with the state board.
2006-12-13 13:12:20 · answer #8 · answered by Chillin-it 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋