2004, injured, retained atty.
Dec. 20th 06, rec'd letter from att.stated he was "probably resigning, would advise following treatment over next 2 wks for undisclosed medical issues" Also stated for 1st time concern re drs upcoming testimony. Jan.3 rec'd email to attend mediation Jan 17th.My concerns follow.Att. was still gone.Who was handling my case.Prev. scheduled in Nov. by defense to be seen by their drs Jan 22.3 Deps of my drs was sched. for early Feb. Jan. 15th, atty sent email (1st contact in 07) to meet him 1 hr prior to mediation. In mediation, atty dropped offer below costs w/o asking, stated would not attend deps or go to trial.All surprises to me. atty said def would make offer next day.Jan 18, no offder.Jan 19th at 11am my att. rec'd a low offer with a 3pm deadline and added if I failed to take this he was quitting at the same time.I agreed to conditional accept. Insurance comp.(def) had to pay 5k in 2 days. Instead atty loaned this to me. Ths lets him ignore cond?
2007-01-28 15:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by always fishing 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You need a new lawyer because this one is very unethical. First of all, he should never have loaned you money, under any circumstances. Do you know how much interest he will add on to your already high retainer rate? Second, he cannot speak on your behalf without consulting you and what you want in your own case. It is unethical and I would report him to the Bar in your state. He is the epitome of what most citizens view lawyers as these days!
2007-02-02 15:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that the Bar thinks too highly of loans to clients, particularly under these circumstances. I do not understand your question about the rest of what you were telling us. That attorney should not have lent you the money.
2007-01-28 23:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a different attorney to handle your situation and to make sure the first one is doing his job. Talk to the state bar association and tell them what is going on.
2007-01-28 23:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by wires 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt read all of that stuff because it was way to long and boring but at least you got $5,000 and I just got 2pts WHOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
2007-01-28 23:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
false
2007-01-28 23:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋