Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Time frame to file suit

I would like to know how long it should take a law firm to file suit against a contractor. I have been waiting for two weeks now and in that time the contractor has closed his business disconected all his phone lines including residential. I do not want to seem pushy but this guy is getting ready to split and I want to catch something before he leaves town. My lawyer has his bank info but I am afraid by the time the lawyer gets this case together, someone else will file before me and the contractor will close his accounts. Should this be taking so long?


Asked on 3/15/02, 8:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Graves Coolidge & Graves PLLC

Re: Time frame to file suit

Two weeks is not unreasonable per se; the important thing is to be in contact with your lawyer so you have confidence that your interests are being protected. On a practical level, the courts are unlikely to move fast enough to stop assets from being dissipated or moved out of state, unless a whole lot of money is involved and you can get a receiver appointed or commence an involuntary bankruptcy action.

Best wishes,

LDWG

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Answered on 3/15/02, 9:38 am


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