We go to court in 15 days!  We haven't heard anything since the day of our initial visit, when they took our money for retainer plus fees.  We don't know what the status is or what is being done or has been done on our case.  We can't even get our call answered.  We called from another phone# this weekend.  He picked up the line, only to cut the conversation short by saying "I'll have to call you back."   Money and Time is not on our side.  What recourse do we have?  What should our next step be?
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First, FedEx him a letter that says what you just said.  Tell him he has 5 business days to respond or you'll have no choice but to fire him and seek return of the retainer.  Keep a copy as well as the tracking info showing it was delivered.  \n\nSecond, attempt to get a hold of a partner or associate of his, or anyone else in his office to explain what's going on.  Don't call his direct #, try to get the general office #.\n\nThird, contact another atty, explain the situation and tell him or her, we may need to retain you in a hurry, we'll let you know in 5 days if we haven't heard back from our current atty.  Tell them you understand it isn't much warning but you don't know what else to do and you were hoping that they could at least get a continuance for you.  Ask them for suggestions.\n\nFourth, if you don't hear back in 5 days, do what you said you'd do -- fire the first atty and hire the second.  See if the 2d atty can just file an entry of appearance and get a continuance -- not much work there, so you may be able to avoid a big retainer to 2d atty given the situation.  And maybe s/he can help you get the retainer back from the 1st atty.\n\nBut whatever you do, if at all possible I wouldn't just show up at court unprepared, if that can be avoided.  It's better to pay a 2nd retainer than to take your chances with a non-responsive atty.  And the judge may not be sympathetic, s/he may figure it's your problem -- after all, you're the one named in the suit, not your atty.\n\nGood luck.
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Because I am an attorney, I have to say:  I am not your attorney.  I do not represent you.  If you feel you have a valid claim, you should immediately consult an attorney in person.  I am not advising you one way or another to do anything.\n\nBelow is what I would do assuming that this happened to me in the state where I live (so I am familiar with the law and the court rules).  However, I am an attorney, so I am comfortable with doing this kind of thing.  Since you are not, you should probably put the "consult an attorney" part first.\n\nFirst, I would be very cautious proceeding against Google.  They can afford a lot of attorneys.\n\nSecond, I would be very cautious about the facts.  Computers are complex and either side may be miscounting, or counting something different, or counting for a different period of time.  (For example, does their 24-hour day differ from mine because we are in different time zones?)\n\nSo, as a first step, I think I would raise the issue with their help desk.  I would take a deep breath before I call and remain calm throughout.  I would not show them my cards -- I would act like I am concerned, but not angry.  The point of the call is to get more information from them, not to blast them.  I would remember that they may be recording it, and I don't want to look like an idiot to the judge.\n\nI would make sure to write down the name of the person I talk to and try to get a phone number or email address I can use to contact them directly.  In any case, I would make sure that I get whatever internal ticket number they use to track my call.\n\nI would then explain the situation to them -- they there is a discrepancy between my numbers and theirs, and that I would like to try to track down the source of the discrepancy.  (I would avoid saying, "So I can sue your butt.")  I would be listening and taking careful notes on the technical description that they give me.  I would not argue with them, especially if I know that they are dead wrong.  I am trying to get evidence, not start a fight.\n\nAfter the call is the time to think about and critique what they told me.  I would read whatever agreement I entered as part of the Adwords deal.  I would talk it over with some of my friends from a technical perspective.  Is there any problem, even slight, with my numbers, or with the technology I am using to count, or with the way I set it up?  If so, I would correct the problems and re-evaluate.\n\nAfter all of that, if I still felt like I am getting ripped off, I would write a letter of complaint to Google.  In the letter, I would provide all of the data I can provide them, in detail.  If I can send them a file on disk of all of my page views, that would be ideal.  I would tell them that I am very concerned that I am being falsely charged.  I would ask them to respond, in detail and within 30 days.  I would not threaten and would be very polite -- it will get a better response (and looks better if I get no response).\n\nIf they blow me off or give me a response I don't believe, then I would talk to a lawyer.  Yes, I am a lawyer, but I don't do litigation for a living, so I would be out of my depth.  I will tell you that I would not trust a lawyer who would advise me to sue for such a small amount of money.  However, I might get a free evaluation of my case.  I would take the contract any my communications with Google with me to make sure the lawyer looks at them.\n\nYou may find a lawyer who is willing to try a class action against Google.  I won't comment on that further.  I don't like those kinds of lawyers.  Given your views on Google's motivation -- which I have to say you seem to have zero evidence for -- you may find that you do like them.  There are lots of them in California, if that is where you live\n\nIn any case, if no lawyer takes the case, I can always file a small claims court case on my own.  (You probably can, too.  You don't have the be a lawyer and
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Started the process a couple of times, but had to back down due to my lack of money.  \n\nCouncils have unlimited funds to throw at their legal counsel, unless you can equal that don't bother trying.  Their favourite trick is to constantantly say 'we have no record of that, so cannot comment'. So you have to continual prove they did have the records and are choosing not to provide them.\n\nYou can win against their 'no comment' in court, but  getting there will cost you thousands.  You're better off walking away with your head held high.
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If this lawyer is indeed not doing her job, and you believe this to be a true violation of your client-attorney relationship, then you should report your lawyer to your state's American Bar Association.\n\nThere is a two-inch-thick manual of ABA approved rules of professional conduct for lawyers and if your lawyer is violating rules of diligence and competence, then you are more than entitled to get your retainer back. \n\nTechnically, a lawyer cannot spend any of the retainer money until his or her assigned tasks (for which the money was paid) have been completed. Therefore, unless your lawyer has carried out the tasks you agreed on, that money should still be there. \n\nConsider the following questions before you contact the ABA:\n(1) How long has it been since your lawyer contacted you about your case?\n(2) How complicated was the task assigned?\n(3) Does the attorney work for a firm where you could try contacting the firm first?
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Is it past the statute of limitations on verbal agreements in your state. If not you probably could win at least part of it but than you have to figure out how you are going to collect it. It is not the duty of the court to make him pay you.
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You can ask them to hold for a minute or ask them to call you back in a hour.  You can also ask them to not call you again (get there name 1st).  If they do you can file legal against them for harassment.
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If you are scheduled for a court appearance.. you have to be there!! talk to your attorney again and ask him if it's an actual court? or just filling the preliminary paperwork in court.
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i know what your going through.i went to court and  i did it pro-SE also,and i won,but they appealed,i lost the appeal,now I'm in  a higher court appealing that,,its hard  to  represent yourself,but it can be done...what state are you in? and what court?,small claims?i know in small claims court .if the defendant doesn't show,he looses.so if he didn't show,,,,,,how can he appeal the decision.it sounds odd to me,,all states are different on laws,,,you can look up tenant land lord laws at Anderson on line...
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The case status thingie doesn't work so well.  I find it's easier to check the processing times for the service center you sent your N400 to (that link is on the same page).  If it is past that date you need to be writing to them to chase up.  I hope you sent the forms by a method that allows you to verify that they received it
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Check with your BK lawyer before doing anything. As far as Cap One goes... I dont adv anyone to go to them just simply cuz I work at a credit reporting agency and they are the number one creditor for reporting things wrong like balance and late dates.  Doesnt mean its like that for everyone I've just seem a lot of neg things from them.
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Sounds like your attorney isnt doing the job you pay for.  \n\nIs there a court order for support?  Is it paid thru the county support office where you live?  Both of these should be true.  If they arent fix it.  \n\nCan you provide proof he has not been paying legally obligated support?  If so, no judge in the country will fail to order him to make good.  Likewise, failure to do so over a certain period or amount will result in the court taking action.  They can take his drivers license, and worse even put him in jail.  \n\nNo matter he is self employed.  You can go by his tax returns and the court will order him to produce the documents.  \n\ntry going to legal aid where you live\n\nI paid my support religiously for 15 years and never missed a payment.
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Contact an attorney. Most lawyers will do a first time consultation free. Get there advise and then go to your divorce lawyer with this info so they don't drag there feet and charge you more. And see about making your ex pay the legal fees sense it's his bill.\n But a lot of time these people will go after the one there more than likely to get to pay. \n They have to send some form of proof or else they could just call any card holder up and say hey you owe da da da.\n And by all means save every piece of communication the more you have the better off you are.And if they take you to court show up. \n My son had a loan that had a 50.00 late fee tacked on after they gave him a paid off receipt. They came after me said I cosigned and he was out of state so they wanted me to pay.The day we went to court the lady told me they found the mistake I didn't cosign on the note and there was no balance.So I could go on home she would explain to the Judge. Wrong she didn't know that I had stayed and tried to tell the Judge nobody showed up. Well after I told my side and what she did. He said he could award her judgment. But he would advise me to file a wrongful suit and he would award me more than her court cost and the 50.00. So don't let them bully you into paying without prof.
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If there are portions of your retainer that have not been used then he is under an obligation to return the funds.  If you are contesting the attorneys' fees in general (maybe you feel that you got inadequate representation) then you should check with your local County Bar Association.  Some counties have mandatory attorney fee arbitration that provide a great and simple way for you to fight the attorneys' fees.  Otherwise, you may wish to speak with a legal malpractice lawyer in your area.  Go to www.martindale.com for a listing of attorneys in your area.
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take it to court. then they cant tell you when it is convient for them.  thats what i have had to do.
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Go back the the first branch you went to (presumably the one that called you) and ask to speak to a manager.  Tell them what you were told over the phone.  Be polite and couteous, but firm.  Tell the manager that this is not acceptable.  If they do no immediately promise to refund the money, ask to close your account on the spot.
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who is he?why is he still working for the company?he made this error.how many errors has he made before?he should pay for this mistake one way or an other. as for paying back the monies. i would seek legal advice and ask the above questions. why should you fork out for this  company's mistakes,not only in monies,stress,etc.
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Not legal, I had this happen, passed their breath test and they held me 4 hours til I submitted to a blood test.  Also, no lawyer or phone call.  Not only did I win my case, but sued for false imprisonment and settled for 500 grand plus lawyers fees.