Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Hello,
I live in Texas. About 2 years ago: I, my brother, and my mother were defendants in a lawsuit. My Mother signed a retainer agreement with a local law firm to represent us. She was the only one who signed the agreement. Neither I nor my brother was mentioned in the agreement.
The firm lost the lawsuit. Because they done such a poor job at defending us, my mother decided not to pay the final bill. After about 2 months, the Law firm filed a lawsuit against my mother. They were unable to serve. In October they added me and my brother to the lawsuit. Like I stated above my mother was the only one the sign the agreement with them. She paid all the bills. I had no conversation or agreement with the attorney at all. Can they sue me? If yes, What should I do?

Asked on 12/10/09, 1:19 pm

Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

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It is against the law to try to collect a debt from someone who doesn't owe it. What this law firm is doing is illegal.

You should report them to the state bar of Texas. Here's the URL:

http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Client_Attorney_Assistance&Template;=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=3961

And then answer the lawsuit, and counterclaim for fraud.

Answered on 12/15/09, 3:05 pm

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