Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Check forgery

I just got a settlement on a lawsuit, and the check has arrived. Me and my attorney names are on the check and he's already put a stamp on the back which states deposit only into his trust account. I didnt want to settle for that amount, but since he's already somehow settled on my behalf, I don't want him to deposit my money in his account, so I have been thinking of forging his name, because he wont sign it over to me, and deposit it in my account and just pay him out of that. Just to make sure I disclose everything, I have a child support lien that came in before the case settled, plus some LOP's out that I got against this case. How much trouble can I get in if I forge his name and just take my money without paying back anybody but my lawyer his share. Oh yeah the check is for $7500.


Asked on 9/30/08, 7:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Re: Check forgery

You are kidding right?

Forgery is a felony. If you did not want to settle the case you should notify the attorney and discuss his reasoning for settlement without your approval.

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Answered on 9/30/08, 7:30 pm
Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

Re: Check forgery

Its a felony. Probably not the best idea. How about calling the attorney and trying to work something out?

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Answered on 9/30/08, 7:42 pm


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