I have a civil lawsuit going on I think. I hired one attroney on a contigency basis he looked it over for a couple of months then he tells me he is in over his head he needs to bring in a Securites and exchange speciality lawyer. So we do that. he tells me he will be in touch in about 3 weeks well it has been closer to 4 weeks and I have not heard a word from either one of them. Is this common practice? I know this is not going to happen overnight. I realize that to collect may take years.
But not to tell me anything if they are going to file a claim or anything what is up with that? How long does it take to prepare a case to file. I know I cannot get a definite answer to this but what is a reasonable amount of time?
2007-10-29 04:49:17 · 7 answers · asked by mdjgirl7 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the attorney you hired is not proficient enough to handle your case, or is unable to research and educate himself to become competent enough to handle your case, you need to discharge him.
However, the attorney may place a lien for legal services rendered on the case.
You have not stated any of the facts of your claim. However, most claims have a Statute of Limitations, as to filing and prosecuting the claim.
Send him a letter, addressing your concerns, including the fact that he admitted he was not competent enough to handle your case. If he does not contact you within 15 days (put that limitation in your letter), you should discharge him and obtain counsel elsewhere.
Good luck!
2007-10-29 04:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whew... if this is a securities fraud case, it may take a while.
Securities fraud requires a VERY high standard of pleading, otherwise the case gets dismissed right away.
The best you can do is just give a friendly call to your attorney(s), and ask what the status is, and, more importantly, volunteer to provide any necessary information.
2007-10-29 06:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from calling and keeping in touch, an SEC case can take years.
Most likely, the attorney has nothing to report or is waiting on documentation / ruling from the SEC.
2007-10-29 05:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See, you fell into the same trap that many people do. If you are worried about it, don't call them. Show up at the office and demand to know whats going on. I would also advise that you record all your conversations with your lawyer.
2007-10-29 05:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unusual for him not to have called - you go ahead and call. Press them to finish working up your file and to make a decision regarding filing a case.
2007-10-29 04:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're going to be paying the bills, you have a right to status reports.
CALL THEM!
2007-10-29 04:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
`Pick up your phone and call your lawyer. It takes time, but everything has a deadline...so ask.
2007-10-29 04:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by curious115 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋