I need help in filing a compliant towards a lawyer who didn't include all the bills in the settlement?
603994
The American Bar Association of the state in which you live can help you.  There are rules about fair pricing and disclosure.  They are your best bet, another lawyer will be cautious to take you on as a client when the claim is against another lawyer.  Good luck.
503612
Because this would be considered a personal injury, most attorneys will take the case on contingency.  That means instead of paying them an hourly rate, they will take a percentage of the settlement amount.  I suggest you call your local bar association for a referral and stop discussing the details of this case in public forums.
1024791
what type of help are you asking for? you stated that you were charged. you need a lawyer.
13694
I'm assuming that you are talking about an old debt that you never paid and is now in collections.  The best option is to contact the collection agency and tell them you want to work out an arrangement to pay a portion of the balance.  Make sure you get them to agree to this in writing before you make a payment to them.  After you pay the settlement amount your credit report will reflect the account as a paid settlement, which will let future creditors know that you didn't pay the full balance but at least made an effort to pay a portion of the amount you originally owed.
784825
You need to get in contact with a lawyer.
839136
Like the other person said, get a hold of your old attorney and explain the situation. Your second should have been included. I fyour attorney made a mistake, he is liable for any damages you suffer as a result from this. It seems like your second got transfered to the loss mitigation department and what they stated, is normal protocol for a second to do.\n\nRegards
89094
You need to talk to an attorney.
47000
contact the creditor. If it is a large firm ask for the collections department. Attempt to negotiate a settlement that includes elimination of the negatively reported information. Start by saying "can you help me with this". Explain the original problem and staate that you want to make it good. Sometimes they will be sympathetic. At a minimum, if you pay they have to report it as originally charged off but paid.
135788
Depends how much you owe and what your credit looks like, probably not good right? Talk to a lawyer or someone who knows about bill consolidation.
565220
the lawyer settling the estate should take care of that for you. if there is no lawyer, call the irs toll free and ask them.
969595
This is the big question in most litigation -- what do you do when someone owes you something but they can't pay?\nWe don't have debtor's prison (thank goodness), so your actions are limited.  You can hire an attorney to file a lien or a collection action. But if they're insolvent and/or they've declared bankruptcy, you're going to be very low on the list of creditors (behind all those secured creditors like the mortgage, any bondholders, etc.)  You may also file a claim in small claims court -- usually easy, quick, and fairly inexpensive.  If they have money ($1500 is not very much) the judge can order that they pay you; and their failure to pay is then an enforceable judgment (which gives you a priority if they do declare bankrupcty!).  There are also processes for an attorney to perform a special kind of examination to find a debtor's assets to "attach" to satisfy your judgment.\nTry to seek legal counsel -- Legal aid societies are particularly good at these types of problems, or you can call your local bar association and ask for a referral.\n\nGood luck-- I hope they have money!
935233
You have to follow the following step. Immediately contact your local bar association and ask them what grievance procedures they have in place.  If they have a legitimate process in place, than definitely file a complains and see where it goes.  If they have a lax process or no process at all instituted, then you will have to go to small claims court. \n\nYou must prove that you did not agree to the charges.  Please double check and see if you signed any documents that refer to these type of charges or fees.  If you have not in any way agreed or been made aware of these fees, than the judge will award the lawyer "fair compensation" for the service he provided to you.
194770
My advice is this, a contract is not going to assure that they pay and yes you will be able to sue in small claims court the the money owed but if you feel that you don't want to deal with all that I have a solution. I happen to be an investor who buys real estate notes which you clearly have. Now I would be willing to cash you out and give a lump sum of cash for your property and you can walk away and not worry about it. durland78@yahoo.com
86076
Go to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Federal) read it and understand the rules. Collection companies purchase debt for penny's on the dollar. They buy the debt in quantity and if only a few people pay for even bad debts they come out ahead. Go to "Nolo Press" they have excellent books on the subject. If you were actually served with a suit you will need to file an answer. You must file within the time limit set out in the papers you were served. Failure to answer can have dire consequences as they can geta  default judgment,  if you do not show up. If it is in small claims court or a Justice of the Peace Court you may not need an attorney. Demand that they provide you complete documentation to show that you owe the debt and that they own the debt. Many times if you do this prior to suit litigation never happens. Good Luck
811675
Go to legal aid on Monday with your copies of all the papers including the receipts for payments. You may end up owning the mortgage company if all you say is true. I wish you the best of luck.
855396
I don't think that you can get monies that are reserved for "future treatment". You made a very poor decision to accept the settlement being that the amount wasn't sufficient to cover your debts.\n   You can contact the lawyer that has the paperwork relating to this deal, and see what your options are.
287543
Ouch! When no void comes to a settlement with insurance, your best best would get a injury lawyer.  In most case you will WIN and don't have to pay a lawyer one cents.  Check with the law bar in San Fransico and ask the clerk to find you good rate lawyer who wins win.  Hopefully they will have someone contact you.  Good luck, i would file, because I had to in the past when I was in a car accient and it was the cop fault.  Had to sue the city!