Will I get my money back? It has been dropped since last November.
2007-10-02 05:13:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I agree with others. It depends on the contract. And, if he is any good, the contract is written to let him keep the money.
If the money was a downpayment or advance of projected 'billable hours', you might be due something back.
If it was a retainer, it is his, even if he didn't do anything.
2007-10-02 05:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impossible to say with just this much info....What kind of case was it? If you just paid him two weeks ago and the case was dropped last November, what did you think was going on? If the guy took your money knowing full good and well the case did not exist you should ask for your money back. If he won't give you a refund, threaten to file a grievance with your State Bar. Then do it.
2007-10-02 14:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.. you should really contact him and find out if is something that can be returned to you, did u sign a contract,read it carefully (which you shuold of done before signing it)..and check if it states any info on this particular matter or any at all that falls for your money being returned. Good luck.
2007-10-02 12:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by GIGI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is a good lawyer, then no. The paperwork that you signed before he took you would have spelled out that there are no refunds.
2007-10-02 12:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like he did his job -- consider it money well spent
2007-10-02 12:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by de viking 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋