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Ethical Behavior by an Attorney

I am trying to get my attorney to return the $70,000 I paid him when I hired him. I am an immigrant. He was hired to work on an appeal for a criminal case. It's been over a year, and he has missed the deadline for the appeal (or motion, not sure exactly which). Further, my attorney and I never met in his office. We always met at a steak restaurant where he expected me to purchase him dinner. I believe that the paperwork alone will show that he did not work enough to warrant him keeping a quarter of the entire money which I paid him. He has refused to return the money. What recourse do I now have?


Asked on 4/21/08, 8:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Ethical Behavior by an Attorney

The only option would be to initiate a law suit for the return of the unused posrtion of the legal fee. We are very experienced in handling these types of cases, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 4/23/08, 4:41 pm


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