My civil complaint was ordered to mediation,
we did not come to an agreement,but just
before the hearing was over,my attorney
informs me that he will not have the money
needed to depose the witnesses. He never
indicated that he was having financial issues,
as he had been describing to me how he
would litigate the case. However just before
the mediation he also backed out of suing
my Labor Union as he indicated he would.
We signed a contingency fee contract,and at
this point I feel he is compromising my case.
Should I report this to the Bar Association?
2007-06-23 11:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by WAYNE K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your situation is not serious enough to contact the bar or for them to act upon your complaint. They will investigate all valid complaints. You need to speak with your attorney and find out if he is able to handle your case properly and if he will continue. If at anytime you feel he is not being honest with you, make sure you document all accounts of the incidents. You want to make sure he is not competent enough to handle your case so it doesn't come back to hurt you later. The other option you can look into is, if you need to settle ask him to contact the other party and settle with one of their offers. As you know civil cases are a luck of the draw and if you can reach a settlement and be done I would jump on it. Good Luck
2007-06-23 17:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lamont T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point I don't see enough to go that far as the Bar. Did he ever agree to pay for deposing anyone from his own pocket? Not having money is no reason to be taken to the Bar. As for the sue, you need to tell us if he is refusing to do it. or if it was a suggestion he made (if it was a suggestion he can argue that he changed his mind).
If you don't trust him have a talk with him first. If the issue is not solved find a new lawyer. And then with your new lawyer analyze if there are grounds for going to the Bar.
2007-06-23 12:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to another attorney, first. You may be able to change attorneys. You might have to find a way to change attorneys without paying the first attorney a fee.
If you contact the bar association, you be creating an adversarial relationship with the person who is supposed to be helping you.
2007-06-23 12:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. report it to the state bar. it will have to be very factual
2007-06-23 21:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋