what if i found out years later my attorney stole from me

What can I do if my brother stole my dad's money?

May 05, 2014 · I live in a small town in Ohio. After I fired my first attorney. I found out how tight the attorney, gal, and magistrate were. And they do not like out of town attorneys coming in and messing up their cushy little system. They did everything they could to suppress my case. The gal did not investigate any of the leads I gave him.

What to do if your ex lies to you years later?

Nov 14, 2017 · I would suggest that you obtain a copy of the the release if not signed, the settlement sheet, before you sign it, along with any backup documentation that you have received from the attorney to justify the deductions, and take it to another attorney for review.

Why did my attorney tell me not to show up to court?

Oct 02, 2011 · You must send your attorney a fax or certified letter, ask for a full accounting and a copy of the release and settlement draft. Give your attorney 30 days, or tell them you will file a bar complaint. Remember to document the demand, much better then a phone call.

What happens if an attorney manages to liase out all issues?

Aug 18, 2015 · A year and half later they let me know the case settled. They sent me a statement saying the total settlement was $9k – they itemized the settlement. They got $3000 plus $300 fees. The statement had both the doctor and imaging centers’ names and that line item stated the negotiated amount of $3500, and then my name with the remaining balance.

Can you sue for something that happened years ago?

No, you can't sue after the statute of limitations runs out. But there are situations where the statute of limitations begins late. For example, in a case of medical malpractice, the injury may have occurred weeks, months, or possibly years before the harm and cause of harm are discovered.Oct 19, 2021

Can I sue for something 10 years ago?

Technically you can be sued for anything at any time, but in most cases can succeed on a motion to dismiss because the statute of limitations for most claims is less than ten years.Sep 1, 2021

What is the most common complaint against lawyers?

Perhaps the most common kinds of complaints against lawyers involve delay or neglect. This doesn't mean that occasionally you've had to wait for a phone call to be returned. It means there has been a pattern of the lawyer's failing to respond or to take action over a period of months.

How do you get around the statute of limitations?

In general, there's no way around the statute of limitations. You have to officially file the suit in the courts within two years of your accident, or unfortunately, there's very little that even the best personal injury lawyer can do for you.Jan 3, 2012

Does statute of limitations apply to civil cases?

In most cases, statutes of limitations apply to civil cases. For example, in some states, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims is two years, so that means you have two years to sue for medical malpractice.

What is unethical for a lawyer?

Attorney misconduct may include: conflict of interest, overbilling, refusing to represent a client for political or professional motives, false or misleading statements, knowingly accepting worthless lawsuits, hiding evidence, abandoning a client, failing to disclose all relevant facts, arguing a position while ...

How do you know if a lawyer is scamming you?

Some common signs of a scam include:Payment needs to happen quickly. You can't ask questions or get clarification.It's an emergency. Someone may threaten you or your loved ones.Requests for money usually happen over text, email or phone.The person contacting you is not someone you recognize.Mar 29, 2021

What do you do when your lawyer lies to you?

If you think your attorney has acted unethically You can complete a complaint form online or download a PDF complaint form from the State Bar's website. You may also call the State Bar at 800-843-9053 (in California) or 213-765-1200 (outside California) to discuss the complaint-filing process.

What to do if you suspect dishonesty?

But if you suspect dishonesty or fraud, file a complaint with your state bar. Best of luck.

Can I get a second opinion on a personal injury settlement?

This does sound like a small amount from the settlement, although as the other lawyers have pointed out, we don't know any of the facts. You can always seek a second opinion from another personal injury lawyer. Most personal injury lawyers will give a free consultation. I would suggest that you obtain a copy of the the release if not signed, the settlement sheet, before you sign it, along with any backup...

Eric Jeffrey Dubin

Very wierd! In all cases when you settle, the other side makes you sign a release. You had to have signed a document to get that money, and that document would have the exact amount of the gross settlement. You must send your attorney a fax or certified letter, ask for a full accounting and a copy of the release and settlement draft.

Adam David Sorrells

I agree with Ms. Sweinberg. Forgive me when I jump on my soapbox for a minute, but nobody gets $200,000 for small injuries. This is just not realistic. In my 20 year career I have heard this many times (it is alwasy frustrating).

Joyce J. Sweinberg

No insurance company is going to cough up $200,000 for "small injuries" to settle a case and no jury is going to award that amount for "small injuries." I am sure there is something to distinguish your case from the one you read about.

Christian K. Lassen II

You can contact the state bar disciplinary board to investigate. It is most likely that the lawyer only got the 20k, which could be verified in his IOLTA account by the bar.

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Without knowing how much money you received, it’s difficult to know whether or not the attorneys acted improperly. Out of the $9,000.00 gross settlement amount, you state the attorneys retained $3,000.00 as legal fees, and $300.00 for costs. You don’t state whether or not the attorney kept any other money.

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What happens if there is no loan document in place?

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What is the disclosure requirement in a will?

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Why do trusts cause headaches?

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