what can i do.????????
2007-04-20 04:27:51 · 5 answers · asked by rdc057 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Report your attorney to the state bar association.
Ethic rules in every state have one underlying principle...the client is the boss.
there are certain things an attorney can do and decide on behalf of the client but settling is not one of them.
The client must decide whether or not to settle the case...the attorney cannot do this. He must also bring all settlement offers to you....he cannot hide them
A good show to watch for examples of this is the Practice...it comes on reruns on FX...in it the lead partner of the firm is seen several times trying to intimidate clients into settling for a certain sum when he thinks they can't get more by going to trial.
This is 100% unethical and can get an attorney disbarred. The settlement is not legal until you agree...if you settled and you got paid this means he forged your signature and told the other side you agreed figuring you would have no problem with it or at least you wouldn't complain.
2007-04-20 08:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is likely that you signed the Agreement when he took the case that he had the legal right to settle the case, in which case, you have already signed away your rights, If in doubt, ask for a copy or your original agreement with the atty.
2007-04-20 12:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you did not sign the settlement agreement, and the case is in your name, there IS NO settlement.
2007-04-20 12:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by Snakebit 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He can't do that contact the bar
2007-04-20 11:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Robert R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you gave him "power of attorney" then nothing.
2007-04-20 11:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋