I paid my attorney $40K, but he didn't do zip.  I complained to the Bar Association, but they sided with him.
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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!
784825
You need to get in contact with a lawyer.
790934
Generally speaking an attorney is required to have you sign a retainer agreement.  If the attorney refuses to return you the money less the time he has billed you should look into the requirements in your State or Country.  I believe the attorney would have had to have told you that it was a flat rate in writing, but I might be wrong.
713222
You are out of luck without a lawyer.\n\nCoach
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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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i would contact a lawyer
1126120
You need an attorney.
786422
yes you have...You have know way of knowing how many checks or how much money the companies have paid your lawyers. You will never see all of the checks. They will only show you the checks that they have deducted there 33% from. You have probably been shafted for about 35 to 45 thousand. You need to get another lawyer that you trust. He will have to uncover the case with your other lawyer. This will cost you another 33% but might get you a few thousand dollars. It will be hard to find a lawyer to take on another lawyer!! Sorry, sounds like you should have picked a better attorney!
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You are in a bind.  If, when, you let the attorney know that you have such a recording, then he or she will be less happy to represent you properly.  On the other hand, when the attorney demands more fees and payments, and you do not come through or balk at paying these, then the attorney can be less than stellar in representing your best interests.  Either way, it is difficult.  No matter, it is common practice that either you pay a flat fee or charges as they happen (like by the hour).  Either way, if the attorney has outside expenses, those are passed along to the client.  This would be true especially for a mediator.
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As long as you have the money to pay them, you will have no trouble finding an Attorney to look after your needs.  If you don't have the cash to pay them up front, all is not lost.  If an Attorney is convinced that your case is worthy on its' merits, and there is a high likelyhood of a big payout in the end, an Attorney may agree to take your case(s) on a contingency basis.  In that situation, your Attorney will take his or her cut of the "pot at the end of the rainbow".
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oo that first answerer was hopefully kidding, I always like what you ask. I didn't do it...should I get my lawyer
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Your odds are not good getting beyond his limits. Your attorney might sue him, but it is doubtful you would be able to collect much. Even if you won a case you would have to go after him for garnishments,etc.. If he doesn't own a paid home or other material goods the attorney probably won't bother. He may look at your personal auto insurance. That will usually cover for uninsured motorists if you carry that coverage but he would have to determine of you could use it since you weren't driving at the time. Since you say you have $170000 in medical bills I am guessing you don't have any personal medical insurance either. Your attorney should be able to tell you what to expect to receive after his fee, which is usually 25% to 40% depending.
849017
Call your attorney and ask him how to go about collecting.
223392
talk to your lawyer. hire a lawyer.
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Research local Attorneys in your area, many of them work in several areas of the law - including criminal, domestic, bankruptcy, etc. Build a realtionship with him/her. However, I think it is unethical for Attorneys to collect fees for services they have not provided yet. Yes, Attorneys do have to follow a code of ethics. \n\n(If you are paying a criminal lawyer in advance for acts you havent commited yet, I have to wonder what the heck you are planning on doing.)\n\nInstead of doing this, I would sincerly recommend putting extra cash in a savings account each month instead. You'd collect interest each month you didnt need an Attorney.
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I filed for bankruptcy 4 years ago. I made payments to my lawyer. I couldn't really afford one payment. Some of them will offer a payment plan.check into it
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Depends upon the agreement you had with him.  Take it to the bank that he knows what the legal limit is, if any, and isn't going to risk his law license on it.\n\nYou obviously signed an agreement for that 45%.  You should have raised your objections at that time, before signing.  It's too late to complain about it now!