Patty
Portsmouth,#2Consumer Suggestion
Fri, September 08, 2006
I was in a car accident about 5 years ago. You only have 2 years to file for damages but I hired an attorney immediately. A week before the 2 year deadline, I fired the attorney and promptly got another...who had to scramble to get the case filed. I immediately filed a complaint with the bar association in my state. Formal charges were filed against him. Because of this, I didn't have to pay him a dime for the 2 years of non-work he did. Give it a try
Tim
Valparaiso,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, September 08, 2006
The rules that govern lawyers require that fees be reasonable. Contact the state bar and ask about a fee arbitration service. Better yet, contact a local attorney who handles professional malpractice cases for some advice if possible. Nobody here can legally or ethically give you any more advice than that. Best of luck!