I used to lend my ex-boyfriend large amounts of money when we were going out. I always made him sign a promissory note. Every time he defaulted, we re-wrote a new note so that the he kept his payments/debts current. Anyhow, we broke up but before I left, I made him sign a final promissory note. He has only paid 30 % of the debt and now its been 3 months since the deadline. The money owed exceeds what small claims court can handle. All the lawyers I have contacted want a 30 % contingency fee. I am confident I will win but I do not want to part with 30 % of my money…One lawyer said he could sue for the attorney fees but the judge might not grant that so he still wanted 30 %. Are there any free legal services in Massachusetts for cases like mine? Where can I find information on which lawyers do pro-bono work?
2007-11-19 07:34:04 · 1 answers · asked by alot_luckiness 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is rare for a lawyer to work pro-bono in a case where you are suing for money. Once you receive the money you can afford to pay.
2007-11-19 07:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋