what can i do if an attorney that i fired sends my case file to another client?
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Attorney-client communications are private and priveleged (he/she can't be required to use the information in court against you.  After firing an attorney his obligation to protect your private information still holds.  Honest errors often occur and if no damage has been done, request that the error be corrected.  There may be a question as to how much of a case file must be returned to you (if you sued him he might need the file, right?).\n\nIf you believe that damage has been done (especially deliberately) you can report that to the County or State bar association.  If the damage is severe you may also sue, however, for practical purposes attornies are reluctant to sue other attornies without strong cause.  Lawyers can be admonished or fined for frivolous law suits.  If you fired one atttorney and hired another, ask his/her advice, especially to obtain your case file.
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Something similiar happened to me many, many years ago. I suggest that you bring a criminal action against the firm and/or your boss for "conversion" -- misappropriation of your property. (In New York City, where I was in 1969 or thereabouts, it is easy to bring a misdemeanor criminal complaint; and of course it's free.) \n\n(My landlady used her husband as her lawyer, and he went ballistic during pre-trial depositions, made a fool of himself on the record and wrecked his case. I did some research at the time, and found that this woman had even sued diplomats with immunity. Or tried to. So I brought the criminal case because she hadn't let me take my stuff -- a refrigerator -- out of the apartment. Of course she relented after I did that. She's dead now, of course.)\n \nYou will thus have ammunition against them.\n\nWhen it's all over, go to Small Claims Court and bring a civil case for the missing stuff. \n\nIf you have the time for this, you can make a nuisance of yourself, and make them pay for their nastiness.
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CONTACT ATTORNEY AND DA.
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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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Wow, I am really sorry this happened. Your best bet is to get a better lawyer. Good luck!
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You need to talk to an attorney.
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Have u contacted an attorney or legal aide?
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i would contact a lawyer
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I bet there is a lot more to this story. What matters is this-   you were dealing with a attorney and your surprised he cheated you? Come on, you deal with conman you get conned!
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go to a lawyer with the details.
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Best advise that I can give you is to fire them.  \nI tried that and in fact I had done most of the research prior to hiring the lawyer and it was never used.\nIf I had to ever hire a lawyer again I would go to the courts where you can sit in the room and watch and listen and find a lawyer that way.\ngood luck.
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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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If a notice of dismissal was filed then yes the case is over, they can refile.Make sure there is a stamp that says filed with clerk on it. Proof of service is stating they parties involved were notified. If you still have questions call the clerk of the county the case was filed.
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Yes you can.  \n\nBut before you fire him, why not consult with another attorney?  It may very well be that this delay is very average and another attorney might tell you that he/she cannot do anything faster than what your current attorney is doing.\n\nIf you do end up firing your old attorney, the new one you consulted with can help you in the transition.
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what a way to fire a lawyer !!!
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I would send him a letter informing him that you have contacted a lawyer regarding the matter and the issue needs to be solved by such-and-such date. After that? Small claims court. Take it to Judge Judy!
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You should phone local attorneys instead of emailing them.  Emails tend to get shuffled to the side.  I don't even think we check our firm's email.  Look in the yellow pages for Employment Law attorneys or Civil Litigation attorneys.  You can usually schedule a consultation to see if they believe you have a case or can refer you to someone who would be more able to assist.