My immigration attorney was totally negligent toward my case. He failed to file on time, then offered me amended contract with free services just to make it up for me, but after 5 months didn't do anything on my case and decided to work when there was no time and my status was about to expire...I lost fate and filed everything myself so that still have a VISA...He refused to give me a refund of $2300 that I paid for nothing and even wants to send me to collection for $1200 that forms the last payment, which they still think they deserve...
I'm not sure what to do.I was planning to file a Small Claim, because I want my money back or may be it is better to file a formal complaint at the Florida Bar...but I was told that the Bar can't help me with refunding my money. I have saved all e-mails proving lack of interest to work on my case and I think I have solid proof, just not sure what's right to do..
2007-03-22 18:55:24 · 3 answers · asked by Sundance 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Since I filed myself I do not need another attorney...I just don't need such service anymore
2007-03-22 19:03:21 · update #1
Make a complaint narrating all the negligent acts of your lawyer and the expenses that you incurred. Filed your complaint in the Small Claims Court requesting for reimbursement of actual expenses you incurred plus damages.
2007-03-22 19:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a complaint with the state bar association, which handles ethical violations.
That's often a required first step before filing a civil suit against the attorney for malpractice.
2007-03-22 19:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hire another lawyer
2007-03-22 18:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jay W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋