How pissed off would you guys be if ...

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Registered: 03-15-2004
How pissed off would you guys be if ...
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Wed, 06-29-2005 - 2:15pm

this happened?


I am not sure if you all remember my issues at the beginning w/ my atty, i know you do, 1st ammend .... anwyay, we havent HAD many dealings lately since it was all thru teh GAL for custoday/visistation - which was fine.

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Wed, 06-29-2005 - 7:10pm

I spoke to my moms cousin, the atty from DC. He said

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 06-29-2005 - 7:41pm

I hear ya..... I'd be pissed, too.


Let us know how things go.... I'm sending good vibes your way.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me

Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 07-12-2003
Wed, 06-29-2005 - 11:18pm

Sounds like you got a rinky-dink lawyer. I paid 2500.00 - never talked to the paralegal, always the lawyer. I got primary custody of my son with no peep out of my ex-H and it was done.

A lot of ladies here are being taken for a ride. If you're in Northern CA and e-mail me -I'll give you my lawyers name. I have to say - I had my husband dead in my sights because he left my son and I - got OW pregnant and had no money.

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Registered: 06-17-2004
Thu, 06-30-2005 - 2:02am
I'd be pissed just having to deal with the little snot paralegal!!!! Who does she think pays her salary? The clients! It really sounds to me like you should change before settlement negotiations really begin.

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Registered: 06-14-2004
Thu, 06-30-2005 - 8:04am

That stinks that you're spending that kind of money and not getting the kind of treatment that should go with hiring 'the best.' I remember you mentioning the problems before and how well you thought Rob handled things that day. If it was me, I'd probably call Rob and see whether he'd be willing to take on your case. I'd explain it to him that his partner and his partner's office staff seems to be so busy that you feel like your case may be getting put on the backburner (I wouldn't badmouth the partner too much to Rob, at least initially), whereas you had a better feeling the day he was handling your case. He'd know the partner better than you and if he's willing to take the case might be able to advise you how to handle the switch - he might want you to initiate it, or he might approach the partner himself.

-sang

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Registered: 06-13-2005
Fri, 07-01-2005 - 1:08pm
I know where you are coming from...I had a bad attorney too. If you are able to switch that would be good, especially since you have an abusive husband and kids in the picture. I had the retainer for my first attorney, which was 1900, and he used it ALL UP and we have not even gone to mediation or court yet. He would spend all my money on unnecessary letters and made all these frivolous phone calls to my STBX's attorney, who would never return his calls or just to use up my money. I finally switched attorneys and I feel much better about my new one, who is a lady, but my Dad had to loan me the money this time around. I am really considering reporting him to the bar association...that might be an option for you. Divorce is hard enough without having to deal with a incompetent attorney. Hope everything gets better for you.
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 2:18am

Yes, I almost WANT to report him - he really screwed up a few times. I am keeping every detail of the screw ups, & when it comes time to pay the bill (that would be after i switch attys AND my case is done - & i will be done with the firm), i will challenge some billing items.

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sat, 07-02-2005 - 2:19am
I found out i cant call the new guy, Rob, until i speak to the "boss" of the firm about it - who would be my current atty. I will do that next week for sure ... have to get my nerve up! lol

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