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Originally Posted by bossku69
Years ago I got ripped off by a car dealership, then hired an attorney in that state to pursue them. months and months and months went by with only phone calls and requests for more money, all with the notion "they are going to settle" or "I have a court date set."
Turns out, NOTHING was ever attempted and these bills I paid and owe, they can't produce a single receipt for, only throwing up threats for payment.
I was told that I could go after him, and his firm for damages, but I'm not sure if this is a battle I want to take.
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Some decent advice given here. SOL is based on many factors, including last communications you had with the individual/firm, when you became aware of the problem, and last time money was paid for services.
In writing you must in good faith demand seeking reimbursement of the monies from the law firm that you contracted with, etc.
Local and state BAR associations are a good start for filing a formal complaint.
I can tell you from my own experience, the internet was my best friend. Mother had an open case for three years. Her lawyer has a track record for laying down for the other side.
As her POA, I demanded the entire case file and work notes from him to be produced. Then I carefully wrote him, making the required demands. He ignored them, until he saw that a online campaign had been started to warn others of my mothers experience. Using keywords that would lead him and his potential clients to the complaints, caused him to wake up and settle quickly. I did him the favor of accepting a 50% reduction of his legal fees to go away quietly. If it was not for the fact that mom is a elder/Senior citizen, I would of preferred to dance with him at the BAR and through the court system.
Good luck!