is there something like the BBB for lawyers?
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Some attorneys are members of the BBB.  However, you really need to contact the state bar because that is the organization that actually handles disciplinary actions against lawyers.  In California, for example, you can research the license status and disciplinary history of a an attorney.  See the link below.  Not all of these records will be online, but the state bar website should tell you where to call for write.
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You can try the ABA, and also the State Bar Association for your state. For example, I've included a link to the CA State Bar where you can check an attorney's status
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Try the Ga. Bar Association, and the local law schools.
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Solicitors, roughly equivalent to what we consider a lawyer, are regulated by the Law Society of England and Wales, linked below. If you click on the menu on "Choosing and Using a Solicitor" they have lots of information about solicitors licensed with them, including whether or not they are recognized as specializing in particular things.\n\nThere are also barristers, regulated by the Bar, but you probably don't need one of them.
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Better Business Bureau, google it for your area
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Depends on the company.  You can try www.laworks.net
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Maybe "Better Business Bureau" can help.
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Call the local bar association
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The Maine State Bar Association (MSBA) has no role in the admission of people to the practice of law and no role in the regulation or discipline of lawyers, according to their website.  \n\nInstead, you should contact the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.  The Board regulates the conduct of lawyers by enforcing the Maine Bar Rules adopted by the Court. The purpose of the Bar Rules is provide appropriate standards for attorneys with respect to their practice of the profession of law, including, but not limited to their relationship with their clients, the general public, other members of the legal profession, the courts and other agencies of this State.  Under the Bar Rules, the Board appoints Bar Counsel who investigates alleged misconduct by lawyers and, when authorized to do so by a reviewing panel of the Grievance Commission, litigates grievance complaints at public disciplinary proceedings.
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contact bbb and see if they have any reports similar to yours on him
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Only if you've done something wrong. The BBB gives you a chance to tell your side of the story and settle the matter. However, if the customer is unreasonable and demanding more than they were promised, you could get a black mark in your file.\n\nHowever, just about every company has a few black marks. People who use the BBB to judge businesses will take that into consideration. If you've shown that you went above and beyond the call of duty and still didn't please the customer, I think it actually makes you look good. Here's someone who couldn't be pleased, yet you tried very hard to do so.
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Try the Law society website\n\nhttp://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law\n\nAttorneys = Solicitors here\n\nHope this helps
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Maybe the Better Business Bureau would have one. Maybe research Worldcom or Enron.
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The link below is from the website of the State Bar of California.  It has all kinds of tips on what to look for in a lawyer and how to get recommendations.  The tips they have can be applied in any state, not just California.
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Talk to the state bar association.
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Ask a lawyer about what you can do.