7 Signs You Hired A Bad Lawyer (and What You Can Do About It)

[@erickanorris567]

I don't know why lawyers expect you to understand the legal process of your case without telling you anything. If I understood how it all works I wouldn't need a lawyer.

[@ThinkLegal]

Good ones don't expect you to know how the legal process works; unfortunately, we get a lot of clients that think they know more than they do. They try to tell us how to handle a case so we get jaded about it. I'm not saying every client or that it is right but we are imperfect people working in an imperfect system trying to get the best result possible.

[@DrinkSavers]

This is especially important for criminal cases! There’s nothing worse than being kept in the dark!

[@MDJUtah]

@@DrinkSavers In criminal cases the defendant probably talked too much to the police.

[@jamelbunny5732]

​@@MDJUtahme sadly

[@stevenfoster3912]

The things that I don't know, like why they wouldn't disclose the process.. is why they are necessary. I don't know the process of cooking Chick-fil-A chicken.. that's why weekly stops are necessary 😎

[@lindavangalder3466]

I am going through a divorce and my trial is two weeks away. I got a letter today from my attorney's assistant stating March 31 st will be her last day and she is working for a new law firm April 1 st and will need a new retainer fee going forward with my case. She is young and I do not think she wanted to go to court and she never mentioned she was leaving. I feel she duped me.

[@magicbyspaz]

That lawyer you hired is in a firm and as such that firm is still obligated to help you by replacing the current lawyer and you don't need a new retainer.

[@joyvzpain1582]

​@@magicbyspazthe same happened to me.The assistant attorney notified me that my attorney resigned on the day I got my letters. a payment was demanded with 30 Days of obtaining letters this was so sus to me. As soon as I got the letters, I did the same thing.

[@gabeescoto6590]

My sister hired an attorney to help get the retirement benefits from her ex-husband. This attorney literally played games with her. He didn't file the necessary papers. He used the courts to lie. Now we have file a grievance with the State Bar. He is lying to the the State Bar.His unprofessional misconduct continues. We will fight this vigorously.

[@jessicakollar1631]

was she successful in getting his retirement benefits? Ive been trying to help my mom do the same.

[@gabeescoto6590]

No she did not, we filed 3 grievances with the Texas State, the so called investigator, and mind you he had to hire an attorney to defend him. The Texas State Bar sided with the crooked attorney because his father is a Texas Judge. DO NOT TRUST OR BE HOPEFUL OF THE TEXAS STATE BAR.

[@tiffanystandard3576]

I had an attorney that treated me the same way. My son was killed in a auto accident that was 100% the other drivers fault. I was under duress . looking back, all I want to do is turn him in to the Bar. Out of principal. He definitely over promised and didn't deliver. In fact, he treated me like I was out of line asking questions about anything regarding the case. He said that the insurance company was only going to pay out 25,000 dollars and me being dumb about it, that's what I agreed to.

[@deborahedlen856]

I'm having the same problem with my attorney. She would not file and kept requesting more money. She didn't keep me updated on the progress and kept asking for more money. I didn't have any more credit and then my sister got diagnosed with ALS. Now that my sister has passed away and I paid off the lawyer debt, I'm trying again. Lawyer is finding every way to blame me for everything.

[@NickEDeeShow]

That's why she has no money in her bank account

[@angelfortruth12]

Mine does the same shenanigans, and when the hearing I wait months for he is sick, on vacation or tries to settle by lying to me, things I would never agree to. Hiring him made my family law case a thousand times worse filing motions I never know about. I’ll be homeless by the end of it with his nonsense billing. I find out later he is friends with the opposition, and he bills me for calls, when I haven’t even spoken two him in months. At least 2000.00 a month in charges for absolutely abusing my finances, and my child, and even the opposite defendant attorney doing the same. It’s a 50 billion dollar a year industry just in family law. Nobody wins. They kids are damaged, and their future money or memories are now trauma of the court. Straight violations of our constitutional rights in every way.

[@rosagarbin2500]

last week my husband and I went through a terrible problem caused by the lawyers we had hired they forced me and my husband to accept a settlement against our will they threatened us with charging triple the amount if we do not accept the offer that the company had offered until now I'm very shaken by everything we've been through and we don't know how to make this complaint

[@thevault2317]

​@@rosagarbin2500 I'm just a person reaching out and looking for help also and I came across one video it talks about seek help and go above them to the bar

[@AKingZWldAQu33nZUnVZ]

YOU NEED TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST YOUR LAWYER EXPOSE HIM/ HER THIS LAWYER NEEDS TO BE BARRED AND KNOWING THE OTHER SIDE AND BEING SOCIAL AND FELLOWSHIPING IS IN BREACH OF CONTACT FIRED THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I PRAY EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT IN THE END HANG ON AND KEEP STANDING GOD BLESS🙏🏽👑🙏🏽👑🙏🏽🙋🏾‍♀️

[@buckeye-pe6df]

Lol You're blaming the courts and lawyers for damaging your children but you chose to get a divorse..right.

[@winning3329]

​@@buckeye-pe6df you realize that husband's cheat and put hands on their wives and children right? Would you want to be stuck with a husband who sleeps around and puts your face into a brick wall?

[@bigfootnmore6619]

If the lawyer doesn't have time to pay attention to your case, they took too much work being greedy.

[@sirwalksoftly]

My case unfortunately. Fuckin scumbag he was and is.

[@JudgedMentalMusic]

I hired a lawyer for family court. Lawyer didn’t file the right forms then sent me a giant bill. I told her I wasn’t paying….. she deleted the old billing and then sent me a bill for 150$. I’ve already paid around 7k and a year later I’m back in the exact same position.

[@winning3329]

Complain to the bar association. The more people complain the more something will be done

[@jcnlaw]

Seasoned family law attorney here. If you have a family law matter, interview at least two attorneys, especially if your case is contentious. You will be working very closely with your family law attorney, so you must have a great working relationship to give you the greatest chance for the best possible result. Great video! Keep up the great work!

[@rachael1400]

I had to get a lawyer at a lower price via a program in my area. I’m stuck with him, I had no choice. He doesn’t respond to any emails. He doesn’t call me. He has canceled three status conferences. I don’t have any idea what to do now. Do you?

[@anthonydavis967]

You know anybody in Florida I’m getting nowhere with this guy I got

[@glendadavid1374]

Is it the way things are while talking to a personal injury attorney they want my email and send me contracts to sign?

[@triciamedora9274]

I agree. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way.

[@RealResponce]

Pleasss I need advice 🙏🏻What if I know the lawyers from Opposing sides are telling each other information ?? Is that ok? How about fabricating evidence? (Can be proven) but ignored by attorney?)

[@emmaprescott6204]

When my lawyer first viewed my case, he was extremely positive that he can win this case and I will get my chargers dropped. But now my lawyer found out he is close friends with the prosecutor and now everything changed. He’s basically agreeing to everything the state wanted to offer me. Next time I should hire a lawyer that is in a different city. (First time convicted petty theft) no crime record. Under 200 dollars. And I was in medical school working as a teacher. It sucks I spent my savings and wasn’t represented correctly because of friendship.

[@2jz02]

My a$$ hoe lawyer already making off for a deal. Lol.

[@joanncox5867]

We hired a lawyer and he told my husband that he would not go to prison the cops set my husband up on a fake girl everything they took from my husband his phone that was the only evidence they had on him got it back after his court the cops said they couldn't find anything on his phone are the secret service couldn't get anything off of his phone either and he was friends with the prosecutor he kept going back and forth to him and yo us I guess he was telling him what to tell us my husband had never been in trouble with the cops in his life he told my husband that he could get 70 years in prison if he didn't sign a plead of 3 years well my husband was scared so was I so he did he has already been in prison 4 years he took $10.000 dollars from us and my husband told him that he wonted to go to court and the girl and the mom be in court to but the lawyer new there was not a girl are mother so that's why he did what he did to my husband. He lied like a dog and he won't answer my phone calls are my letters and that's not right and now my husband has to be a sex offender when he gets out and he never done anything to no girl there the cops name on the paper where the girls name is supposed to be at and it has really messed my kids up and me to IAM disabled can't work about to loose everything we have because of that lieing lawyer we hired I wish I could get some of my money back from him for not doing his job right the lawyer told the cops that he wished he had more easy cases like my husband's case was and the put in the paper of what he got arrested on was old warrants that was a lie they put in the paper also I still have the paper I have it all so I wish I knew what to do and everyone is still getting friends request from him on Facebook and his phone is turned off I have people asking me is my husband out yet I tell them no and they tell me they got a friend request from him I tell them not to receive it cause it maybe the cops trying to set him up they may think he's out by now it really scares me and I don't no what to do my family won't help me

[@jopainting1668]

I am having the same problem with my attorney but with a different type of case.

[@RedHeart1]

What state was this in?

[@nesq4104]

It's a conflict of interest. File a grievance with the bar and the court saying they were friends and you were not represented properly due to the conflict. The state bar might reimburse you through a fund and disbar this person

[@TerryProthero]

Personality is definitely important. The attorney who helped me with my social security disability claim for my autism was honest about the strengths and weaknesses of my case, didn't promise anything he couldn't deliver on, and told we what he thought my actual chance was of winning was. He also took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. Autistic people tend to be blunt and to the point, and we typically have a very low patience level for dishonesty of any kind. And because of my social limitations and attention deficit, I need things explained to me slowly and in unambiguous terms. After talking to him for a few minutes, it was clear he was the right attorney for me. And we won the case because of both his skill and our ability to work together. That was especially important during the hearing. My attorney made his opening statement. The judge asked me some questions. And then my attorney was permitted to ask me a series of questions to bring additional evidence to light. To prepare for it, he told me to answer any question honestly but to never volunteer information. I followed his instructions and, in spite of my social awkwardness, was able to do very well during the hearing. As did my attorney. But with another attorney it could have been a disaster.

[@theloanranger2632]

A disability claim? Seem just fine to me. Get a job.

[@TerryProthero]

@@theloanranger2632 "A disability claim? Seem just fine to me. Get a job." Given how dumb of a statement that is, I would suggest that you apply for disability. You are probably worse off than I am. I seem just fine to you? That's a brilliant medical diagnosis from someone who has never met me before. I think I will run with the opinion of the specialist who spent 6 hours testing me, another psychologist who also examined me, the jobs expert who literally said that there was no job I could do, and the judge who approved my claim. Not to mention the attorney who took my case based on it's legal merits.

[@theloanranger2632]

@@TerryProthero Seem okay to me. What's the name of the judge?

[@TerryProthero]

@@theloanranger2632 The judge was Daniel S. Campell. Administrative Law Judge. The Vocational Expert was Cyndee Burnett. My attorney was Mark W. Manske. I was originally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Theresa L. Chinnery Ph.D. I was later examined by Thomas J. Speech, Ph.D. at the request of the Social Security Administration. After speaking with me for an hour, he gave a full report which outlined the numerous social limitations I had. I would suggest speaking to Theresa L. Chinnery first. She works at Thedacare Behavior Health in Menasha, WI. and is extremely adept at diagnosing mental disorders. She may be able to assist you with your personal problems.

[@theloanranger2632]

@@TerryProthero I don't have personal problems, I don't claim disability. So beings the novelist you are you started getting disability checks?

[@MichaelBrown-zp1sf]

My son is going through a divorce so he hired an attorney who promptly took his $5,000 and then proceeded to tell him why he was going to lose. He told my son that he had no chance at split custody or full custody, and he told my son because he was self-employed that a judge would automatically assume that he made twice as much as he claimed on his income taxes. My son had videos of his wife exhibiting violent behavior toward him in his attorney said he did not want to see them. He took a few phone calls from his wife's attorney and exchanged a few emails and came to court with him for about an hour one time then he claimed he needed more money. He was absolutely worthless and made me feel as if my son's wife had two attorneys and my son had zero. And the thing is it shouldn't be a complicated divorce because they really didn't have that much in the way of marital property. I feel as if this attorney stole my son's $5,000.

[@ThinkLegal]

I don't know the terms of the client engagement agreement, but if I were your son, I would review it and a copy of your son's bill. Depending on your state, you might be able to request fee arbitration. Sometimes it looks like an attorney isn't doing something when they are, so it's essential to keep track of the costs with the bills they send. Also, they may require an ever-green retainer which means they haven't used all the funds yet but want to make sure the funds are there for when the attorney needs them. But, again, without knowing more about the situation, it's hard to speculate.

[@mxylpx]

Sharks take care of sharks!

[@gerrymoreno2966]

Divorce in America is a scam and men don't get shit and no one cares for men...smh been divorced since 06 and it sucks ass. You go to work and when it's pay day government will take your money and do not care how men are living? Having kids in America is not worth it because the system is with the mothers and not the fathers. Women knows this scam and that's why many are getting pregnant just so that they can collect money every two weeks.smh it's a scam and we a know it.

[@neoncat9573]

I see this was 11 months ago. If you did not call the Bar Association at that time, I would report it even at this late date. What a stressful thing for your son to go through. Divorce is hard enough without a crappy attorney!

[@allthingshigh]

@@neoncat9573 tell me more please

[@leenav9741]

I hired an attorney on this app called "Off the Record" and it always took him over a month to reply. I didn't want to bother but when every reply was "sorry, can't talk right now, I'm with a judge, or I'm not near my desk". Also a couple months after that I got a notice to fork up 2k for failure to appear in court when the attorney said I don't need to show because he will show in my place... he didn't go. He said he will get me my money back from that event from the state. Now it's almost 2 years later and my calls go straight to voice-mail. I have no idea what to do if I'm being honest.

[@leenav9741]

By the way, it's from a speeding ticket and the two other guys that were in my convoy got their tickets thrown out since the cop didn't show for them. I couldn't show since I am the only one of us that are out of state.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@leenav9741 Ouch, that's an expensive lesson. It surprises me that you weren't told to show up. My brother went to court over a speeding ticket and the judge basically just suspended it for everybody in the court room. I'm guessing that they'd already separated out anybody that was planning on fighting the ticket. He just had to avoid having any more tickets for the next couple years and then it was just dropped with no further action. I don't think he even needed an attorney for that.

[@tonysopranooo1]

sue him

[@5tyyu]

Lawyer took 3k from me to fight my illegal termination. Never picked up the phone or replied to emails ever. I'm too broke to file complaint against him. 3k down the drain

[@ThinkLegal]

That’s a little odd. Most wrongful termination cases are taken on contingency (they only get paid if you recover money). Now they might have you pay for expenses but if they didn’t do anything, those should be little or non-existent.

[@NickEDeeShow]

@5tyyu...good story...you made me laugh

[@5tyyu]

@@NickEDeeShow nothing to laugh about it's no laughing matter.

[@NickEDeeShow]

I laughed...deal with it

[@LatriceR]

Me too🥺

[@johndoe-yg4uj]

I hire a lawyer for a custody case. 1. I all ready had been granted temporary custody a year ago. 2. Children both lived with me for 7 years basically they entire life. 3. Hired lawyer during Thanksgiving and Chrismas........... 4.I filed my own paper work and delivered the paper work myself. Lawyer spent 90% of $ before my first court date. Than asked for 1k more in order to continue I feel like I was taken advantage of

[@ThinkLegal]

I'm not a family law attorney so I can't really comment on your particular situation but I can understand how you would feel taken advantage of in your custody case.

[@SlotstheMetaphysicalwa]

yes that's how it is hire a firm not just one lawyer no one can check on what he is doing

[@jaxjaxsadventures9482]

Me too!! I’m so depressed and crying every days . feeling like I will never ever find any good attorney in IL….

[@isthisme-ct9fe]

@@jaxjaxsadventures9482 I hate family lawyer they are shitty

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@SlotstheMetaphysicalwa It depends what kind of a case, I'd imagine, but yes for something complicated like this having the possibility of a different attorney coming in to do procedural things like requesting a continuance if something has legitimately prevented the attorney from showing up is probably more effective than the client having to do it, or having to miss the date and hope for lenience later. Drawing up a will though or similar probably can be done by just one attorney without trouble.

[@cryptomojo81]

Starting with another attorney gets expensive especially when it was a flat fee to do a complete job

[@neoncat9573]

I think you should call the Bar Association of your state and let them know about this.

[@biancamassone5870]

My lawyer was very rude with me last meeting and now won’t return my calls I sent an email last month asking about my case status they never answered me back … and last meeting she told me that she was waiting for the Dr’s records and now I find out the Dr sent those records 3 years ago ..

[@ThinkLegal]

I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately not all attorneys have communication policies and will only email you when they want to rather than based on a set schedule. I hope you are able to get your matter resolved to your satisfaction.

[@jenniferyes5582]

I’ve been trying to get ahold of my attorney for almost 2 YEARS!!! Literally nobody can help me get ahold of him. The judge on my case let me know he is in fact ALIVE. So what do I do??? Ugh!!!

[@ThinkLegal]

Where are you located? What about his office?

[@joanmango8133]

Report him to the bar association and then use freedom of information act...

[@triciamedora9274]

Sounds like you need a new attorney, sadly.

[@triciamedora9274]

@Erica Cruz CFPB complaint. They will respond.

[@neoncat9573]

@Erica Cruz call and report it to the Bar Association of your state.

[@GoldSacks]

My attorney held my rear end accident until 6 months before the statute to sue was about to end...them send me a letter that they are not going to take the case...i say run them out of the country...who needs them but always acting as tho you need them... it's mind games...i settled for $80,000 on my own...no lawyer, i did that... they are not needed!

[@tiffanysteen1845]

@@GoldSacks uncle said unless felony charge lawyer especially traffic’s cases are useless regret not seeking his advice before losing money from emergency fund

[@prettylittleswitchtv]

I hired a lawyer n he took the money we signed the contract he gave me a receipt n ghosted me...🤷🏾‍♀️but I'm the criminal 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@rickeya991]

Smh

[@joanmango8133]

It's hard to find one who is not corrupt. I don't care what anyone says. Politicians cover up and the police and sheriff s. They don't fight curruption...they join

[@joanmango8133]

@@Pamela-ny7jz yeah...I believe it... lawyers and drs can be really currupt and they cover and work with each other. It's sickening. God Bless You.

[@TheJackpotQueen]

My lawyer had me sign an agreement for 33% then once case settled he took half

[@Gemini_Moon23]

@@TheJackpotQueen mine is taking 61% and says there’s still pending fees from experts. I’m in disbelief 😑 I wonder if I’m allowed to ask for a receipt or invoice for all fees

[@YourDadVR]

Very true about the over promise under deliver. I’ve had several lawyers & the best ones always under promise & over deliver. Better yet the best ones are gonna lead you to water about what you have to do to win, but they can’t make you drink it. You gotta pick up on what they want from you.

[@kitkatkate2395]

I'm late to this, but yes, I second your analysis. It took me awhile to figure this out. I couldn't figure out why I had an attorney that was so highly regarded and respected, yet wasn't doing what I was asking. Every time I met with him, I felt utter confidence in him. I wasn't doing what he thought I should do. He didn't want to come right out and say xyz. It's a balancing act at times. I'm still in the thick of things, but I'm glad I stayed with him. He knows what he's doing and understands the law, I don't. LOL.

[@NotAnNpc-l3i]

I hired my first criminal defense attorney for a misdemeanor & 3 months went by without a single offer from the d.a. He was by the hour & I truly think he’s in cahoots with the d.a delaying everything to squeeze more money out of me. He also over-billed me for time spent in court. I was in court with him for literally 5 minutes & he charged me 45 mins & he did the same thing all 5 other court appearances he charged for way more time then he was actually there. He was 25 minutes late to court today and then when he got there we were done 15 mins later and he charged me for 35 mins. It took him almost 3 months to send me an invoice of how many hours he put towards my case but by the time I got it he was way over the retainer fee I paid. 4 days prior when I asked he said he was getting close to using up the retainer money so in only 4 days he supposedly spent 3+ hours on my case that’s still being dragged out. He’s fired & I’m not paying his lying low life a** any more money. Never again. Now I need to find a new lawyer & I’m down $1000. Great.

[@winning3329]

Make sure to file a complaint with your local bar association

[@NotAnNpc-l3i]

@@winning3329 I did with the attorney grievance committee & they said it doesn’t sound like any misconduct, just a billing disagreement.

[@Oh_So_Nat]

Thanks for the insight. I have a personal injury case for a mva, back in 2017. I had two wrecks within one week. Both were cut and dry, as both insurance companies accepted liability for their insured, hitting me from behind, due to not paying attention (talk about bad luck/coincidence). One case settled back in 2019. I was left very uncomfortable as the attorney that accompanied me to the mediation were friends with the opposing counsel's rep. He spent a majority of the meeting chatting and catching up with him, in the hall. He told me not to think much into it, because it happens often. Needless to say, his tone changed and confident / "we're going to get it done," attitude, was out of the window. We departed without settling the second case. Fast forward, there has been minimal communication. Only when a possible trial setting was upon us. I made clear that I wanted to be apart of every aspect of my case and would be okay with monthly updates since communication isn't their strong suit. I was notified by the firm in April of this year, that trial would be in three days. Because of the admitted constant turnover, no one was prepared to go to trial. It was my absolute wish to go to trial. I was told that it was a bad decision to do so and that a jury would look at me and award nothing, as I present, "well." They procrastinated until they made me aware that it would be too late to answer the court. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Knowing that it was a bad idea now, I asked the firm, on several occasions what I needed to do to move my case to another firm, as I did not feel that my best interest was that of the firm. Of course, I was warned against it and told that they would increase their fee and after it was all said and done, that I would walk away with nothing. I was asked time and time again to allow them to fix the issues and being new staff up to par. I think it goes without saying that it was just hot air. Going back to April, one of the attorneys reached out and stated that they were at a point to settle. He had no idea that the first case was settled in 2019. Because of how the case went and in an effort to prevent me from continuing to insist on trial, they asked what could be done to make this go away...basically to give them a number. The litigation attorney jumped on the call and falsely stated that I signed a document back in 2019 to settle for $500. When I denied it because it never happened and asked for my ink signature, he stated that he misspoke. Per usual, I asked for the numbers and what the case settled for, in total. He told me that it wasn't important. After about three conversations, I was told $24,000 and that $12,000 had to go to medical bills. I asked if that was a firm number. I was assured that it was. Because $12,000 would be left and they could absolutely not take it to trial, I, reluctantly, agreed to split the remainder which would mean $6,000, for me. I was told that it would take anywhere from six to eight weeks. I stated that my number was contingent upon information given and that if anything change, to notify me. He agreed. When that time frame passed, I called and spoke to the new paralegal. When asked about the numbers and reductions, she stated that the case settled for $28,000 and with reductions, medical was only $7,200. When presenting this information to the attorney, he became very upset and said that it had nothing to do with me and that because I agreed to $6,000 that it was all that I would get. I did agree, but it was based upon dishonest facts. This attorney has been with the firm for two years, but April 2022 was the first that I ever heard from him. I have since called and tried to express my grievances with him and the fact that I was lied to, but he refuses to talk. When they transfer the call to him, he states that he's busy and has other clients to tend to. He states that he doesn't have time to deal with me (his words). Just as recent as today, he said, everything that I have to say is irrelevant because as long as I agreed to the $6000, anything else is irrelevant. There is a lot more that has happened, but I believe that these are the most egregious. What, if anything can be done? Thanks for any insight.

[@ThinkLegal]

I would start with reviewing your client engagement agreement and see what it says. It's rare that you would get a fixed amount. It's more common that you get a percentage of the net recovery. It should be outlined in the agreement and most agreements can't be modified except in writing.

[@Oh_So_Nat]

@@ThinkLegal That was the initial agreement, but they made me come up with a number based on numbers lower than they settled for. I have it in a text from the firm.

[@hellomsx9992]

Shut the front door! I'm in the same situation with my attorney on the part about me signing n the number i got n minus all My bills just make no sense. The attorney representing is exactly what u just described. I need answer also.......

[@mannty766]

Sounds a lot like my crooked unethical greedy attorney who gets very upset when I caught him in lies after lies. Agreed to a partial $6,000 settlement to let one of the defendants out, and I got nothing. Then basically loses my case with another defendant and filed a motion to withdraw from my case with a bunch of lies, then sent medical doctors to me for payment. This was a slip and fall case. I'm definitely filing a complaint with the board of ethics and bar association. You should do the same.

[@mannty766]

Your attorney stole your money which is unethical and he could lose his license. Did you get a copy of the original check from the insurance company? Also make sure you received a copy of all deductions from your settlement. Your medical bills should've been paid from the insurance company. Contact them to get a copy of what they paid during your treatment. Any medical bills left over can be negotiated and lowered, which is probably what the attorney did without you knowing those bills are always lowered. The doctors should be listed on your disbursement sheet of all deductions, so I would call and ask for a copy of the check that the attorney sent them. You can get proof of his lies and contact the bar association or get a legal aid attorney to assist you. It's a lot of work but he needs to be disbarred. He's done this before and he'll get audited for past cases too!!

[@ammabthedigitallynomadic3385]

I actually won a case for a discrimination lawsuit for a bar I worked at, Then covid happened and the bar had to shut down. they made me sign a document to wait until the bar re opens . I cleft the state , but I could tell the bar opened a couple times for events . Now 3 years later , the bar had been opened for months and my lawyer khe basically ghosted me . I won the case already but the lawyer won’t answer me about getting paid . 3 years after winning the case/

[@ThinkLegal]

I don’t understand why attorneys don’t want to collect after winning. You can always try to collect on your own or find a collections attorney.

[@ParentalRights.Alabama]

Sounds like that attorney took your money.

[@ellek8703]

Thank you for this video. I just signed with an accomplished certified workers compensation attorney in the last week. Twice now when I've asked her a reasonable question she has replied to my email that I over think things and assume things that aren't true. It's a turn off to be belittled for asking questions. It's normal to have questions and I don't understand why she just can't answer them. I'm afraid to ask her any questions now because I can't stand her replies of labeling me this and that. I'm embarrassed to switch attorneys and tell them why I want to. Should I just put up with her judgmental nature?

[@MS-ns4ki]

I will tell the person how they are making you feel. You have a right to express your feelings. I know that I do. And I have an awful lot to say, and I don’t care if they like it or not. Because I’m entitled to express how I feel

[@TheBigfoottrucker]

I ideal is not to settle early and take a small sum. A small sum might be a lot to you. Hold out and you get a chance at a second opinion (a doctors that doesn’t work for them ). Then you hold out and go to court. Hold out & the more money you will get.

[@neoncat9573]

I made a mistake not switching attorneys when the attorney I had was talking down to me, very rude, speaking to me as if I am an underling. I stayed with him because I did not want to slow down the case and start over with someone else. It's better to start over with someone else, at least you have a chance if you switch. The pity is someone else may not bring you any further along in the case than the first attorney. Honestly, it seems a crap shoot when you're hiring an attorney! So many of them are pompous, and worse, deliberately slow, and very tricky. They have a wealth of information and we, as clients, have very little. And be warned:. Their favorite trick is "delay ".

[@tony411]

Don't condone it but now I know why they shoot horses there's nothing more than crooks with three piece suits and a briefcase!!! Make me want to go clean my gun!!

[@lauriegertz4236]

Communication with my lawyer has completely broken down and we had a huge argument I do ask many questions and was kinda made to feel like a nuisance and told how thankful I should be to them for their help. I’ve had to email often and repeatedly and it’s weeks of radio silence.

[@cloverkingproduction7124]

I got charged $175 for my attoney calling to apologize for his mess up. The call was 20 minutes of him apologizing. Even in the billing description it’s says he called to apologize.

[@angelfortruth12]

Mine does the same shenanigans, and when the hearing I wait months for he is sick, on vacation or tries to settle by lying to me, things I would never agree to. Hiring him made my family law case a thousand times worse filing motions I never know about. I’ll be homeless by the end of it with his nonsense billing. I find out later he is friends with the opposition, and he bills me for calls, when I haven’t even spoken two him in months. At least 2000.00 a month in charges for absolutely abusing my finances, and my child, and even the opposite defendant attorney doing the same. It’s a 50 billion dollar a year industry just in family law. Nobody wins. They kids are damaged, and their future money or memories are now trauma of the court. Straight violations of our constitutional rights in every way.

[@jenespears3140]

Omg yes the law firm I'm with has been on an apology tour with my husband. I told them I don't want apology I want my money. It's my money and I need it now

[@allenlindsey1175]

all you got to do is.... when you pay the very first amount have the lawyer or secretary write Paid in Full on the receipt twice in my life right before trial a p.o.s. scum bag lawyer tried to charge me again it never worked

[@EW-uw7dg]

​@@angelfortruth12Be careful that may just be their plan. To drag out your case, just to bill you and drain you financially.

[@Besocialmel]

❤ Thank you for taking the time to educate. Your approach was practical and down to earth.

[@missarose1]

I’m glad I found this video because every single tip you gave my lawyer has done and we are now broke and they haven’t refilled it did much since they now know we have no money. It’s just sad how they take advantage of some people who don’t know better . SMH 🤦‍♀️

[@evarojas2567]

Thank you Sir. Great presentation. You bring a lot of value.

[@renee4864]

What if you filed for bankruptcy and your attorney put in writing that you could keep your house and come to find out you're going to lose your home? Also, the attorney abandoned me and withdrew when she discovered that I kept the email where she told me "yes you can keep your home, these are good questions to ask, are you ready to file?" So she not only filed my bankruptcy incorrectly as I was told by two other bankruptcy attorneys she was wrong in telling me I could keep my home and put me in the wrong type of bankrupty, then abandoned me and forced me to have to spend two years on my own fighting the bankruptcy before being told by the court I will lose my home.

[@albatjay6841]

Thank you for the information. But I will like to complement you that you talk really smart as a lawyer . I see you also know how to defend yourself as a law in your exploration. Great for sharing . I hope you will make and send more videos . Have a great day .

[@prayingforeveryone1328]

I hired a attorney to get police video footage and he kept repeating over and over that he use to be a district attorney. And then he says it ok for a police to tell you to be quite or shut up. I just didn't feel he was on my side at all.

[@1PhoenixRisen]

I believe in trusting your instincts. Ask yourself a question about what he did, then follow up by looking at facts or what other people have done when they experienced that situation. Sometimes the hardest thing is to define the behavior you are seeing. 🤷

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

An attorney should always be on your side as long as there is some valid basis for the legal action. And even then they should be telling you why they don't think it's a good idea to continue or even why they can't file whatever papers are required due to court rules.

[@dawnregister4235]

Currently experiencing some of the things you named. My attorney sent me a settlement agreement and I read it and said I agreed. He still has not not sent me the copy to sign and he has had this agreement since January 18,2022. He takes weeks to respond to emails and barely returns calls. He has called me back about three times in total. I don’t understand why he is holding on to the agreement when all I have to do is sign and wait for my check to come.

[@ThinkLegal]

I'm sorry to hear that, while I do not know the specifics of your case, sometimes opposing counsel and the judicial system as a whole move at a glacial pace. There could be a lot of reasons why he hasn't gotten it to you. I would give your attorney a call and see what's going on. It could be nothing. I know that waiting for a settlement can be frustrating which is why I communicate frequently with my clients so they do not feel left in the cold.

[@mxylpx]

That sounds typical!

[@GenerationNextNextNext]

I am suffering from Bipolar that has robbed me of work. I found an attorney, told him I'm unemployed, nearly homeless, and got denied. He is willing to take the case, but has asked me to mail documents to him. I don't have any money, not a dime. I'm worried that I won't be able to provide the documents. I don't have transportation, there's no public transportation, and he's about an hour away from me. What should I do? I can't seem to find a mental health service in my area, 211 is useless, and my caseworker is useless. What should I do?

[@ThinkLegal]

Do you have any friends or family who can mail the documents for you?

[@xeniaberry7322]

I just subscribed and hit like , I want to learn more about legalities very intrigue to have such knowledge. Thanks😊

[@ThinkLegal]

Welcome aboard!

[@willdee-st6ub]

​@@ThinkLegalhello new here thos channel has not posted videos in a year if you still in business are you licensed in NC ?

[@ThinkLegal]

@@willdee-st6ub Yes, I'm still in business. I'm only licensed in California though so I'm not able to provide you with case-specific information; however, if you have something in general you'd like to ask, I'm happy to do my best. If you are looking for something specific, I usually recommend you contact your local Bar association for a referral to a local attorney.

[@willdee-st6ub]

@@ThinkLegal if you are the person in this video your honesty is pure splendid im dealing with a bad lawyer here in NC I Have a great personal injury case yet its been a year and Ive only spoken with one time i need a straight up caring lawyer like you that is honest I need to get out from this lawyer

[@ThinkLegal]

@@willdee-st6ub Yes, I am the person in the video. I apologize it took me so long to respond. I had several matters that required my immediate attention. So, while not excusing his or her actions, several factors might be at issue here. First, the insurance company might be playing hardball. They could be intentionally delaying the case to get a lower settlement amount. Second, court cases usually proceed slower than most people prefer, and sometimes there's nothing to report, so the attorney doesn't. Third, the attorney could just be crazy busy. Again, I want to emphasize I am not making excuses for his or her actions but trying to at least give reasons for them. While many people attribute things to malevolence, it's equally as likely that it's something else entirely. In regards to what can be done, review your client engagement agreement. Depending on your jurisdiction, you can fire your current attorney and find a new attorney to better represent your interests. However, the engagement agreement might have a lien on future settlements, so please make sure your new attorney reviews the client engagement agreement thoroughly.

[@esstong8064]

Notice what Karma does to this Greedy attorneys?? they don't live satisfied lives, or riddled by addiction, or problems with their love ones, no matter what you put negative out there and so that person receives back negative...theyll reap what they sow as the sayings say

[@winning3329]

This is so true. I don't think I have ever met an attorney that was truly happy.

[@1malikalik]

Bro., this is 100% correct. Negativity begets Negativity

[@angiethompson2526]

That's excally RIGHT. I KNOW SOME I HAVE HIRD WHAT GODS GOING TO DO TO THEM,AS THE SAYING GOES THE LORD WILL AVENGE ME VENGENGE IS MIND I WILL REPAY.THEY WILL ANSWER FOR THERE CRAP.

[@joychappell3817]

Great video! I love this content (being a family law attorney myself). I think these are really great tips.

[@ThinkLegal]

Thank you for the comment.

[@triciamedora9274]

I do appreciate your straightforward and considerate advice. I do think these qualities are what every client hopes to find in their communication with counsel, Thank you.

[@williamhall749]

My daughter had a very bad accident, a company parked a lowboy in the roadway and left it over night, my daughter came along at night, and crashed into it. almost died and has life changing injuries. she hired a lawyer, he filed the case, she went to the discovery, the construction company had discovery. waiting game for year's. my daughter contacted her attorney many times and 2 month's ago. he gave her a bs update, this has been going on from 2014. she still need's surgeries. today she found out at the court house, her case has been dropped because her lawyer was unresponsive, they said report him to the bar and hire a new lawyer to sue her attorney. so what information can you donate in this case. thanks so much for your video.

[@ThinkLegal]

I'm sorry to hear that, contacting another attorney in your local area and evaluating your options would be the correct move at this point. I hope your daughter is able to get the help she needs.

[@the__show5586]

Hello! So my husband gotten into a car accident last year which ended up being the other drivers fault (they were driving on the wrong side of the road). And the attorney we have now is terrible. He lacks communication and it's almost like we have to nag him for details. What should I do?

[@ThinkLegal]

Without knowing your specific case or attorney I can’t say why he isn’t very communicative. Sometimes there’s nothing to communicate and rather than sending you a message that essentially says nothing, he’s waiting for there something to say. That being said, if you don’t like his lack of communication, it’s important to discuss it with him. If he still doesn’t communicate effectively, it might be time to find new counsel. It also depends on how close you are to trial or settlement. Finding counsel toward the end of your case can be difficult.

[@DJTREO650]

@@ThinkLegal what if you have signed documents saying they get a certain % of the settlement? Are we stuck with them? When I first inquired about the case..they called me 20 times a day to sign the documents. After I signed I didn't get a call for two weeks. And it almost seems like they are working for the other person!

[@ThinkLegal]

@@DJTREO650 Generally you are not stuck with them, you'd need to check your client engagement agreement to specify what your options are but you should be able to discharge them at any time. However, depending on the work they have done thus far, they might be entitled to some compensation. They will likely place a lien for the amount they have earned so far on the settlement (if there is any). Again, it depends on the state and what the engagement agreement says.

[@thedeadzonemaniac5]

Fire them and find someone who can better represent you. I went through the same thing and after 2 years my attorney dropped me and now I’m stuck with the medical bills that were supposed to be covered under the settlement

[@ThinkLegal]

@Holy Rx It's hard based on the facts you've provided and what the defense asserts to give you a better idea of what the case was worth. There are a lot of factors that go into what an injury is worth and the severity and recovery time are just some of them.

[@hotsummatunez]

I signed for my settlement months ago

[@personalinjuryshow]

Great information, thank you for sharing.

[@koyanc3]

My lawyer said a deposition is needed to see if we can dismiss the case but is refusing to do the deposition. My lawyer hates answering any in depth questions that provide clarity.

[@ThinkLegal]

There might be a strategic reason why he hasn't done the deposition. I don't know the facts of the case so the best thing to do is continue asking your lawyer why they are doing what they are doing. If you want a second opinion, consult your local Bar association. They might have a referral.

[@koyanc3]

@@ThinkLegal okay thank you I will

[@Lawmandan81]

What about an attorney that attends a hearing in their vehicle via zoom? Not providing files or motions filed by opposing counsel? I am worse off now than I was if I would have gone pro se with my last attorney.

[@ThinkLegal]

There’s nothing that says an attorney can’t attend hearings in a vehicle via Zoom. While not the most optimal scenario, it’s possible that’s the only way they could attend it. Who did they not provide the files to or the motion filed by opposing counsel to?

[@XKlin666X]

how do you know if your attorney is filing on your behalf everything they can if you don't know the rules of court?

[@downhomegirl5]

I had a very terrible attorney, she ran me around for a statement from a witness and then never used it in a hearing. She requests to only be paid in cash only. Takes your money & then drops you right before a hearing, sticks you high & dry & then claims you owe her more money. And she has a record of it. My son is chronically ill I'm stuck paying for his every need alone, she put in for a raise in child support for him which was a mistake she was suppose to put in to not emanipicate him do to his medical condition. I need help.

[@ThinkLegal]

Where are you located? I have colleagues who are local to San Diego, CA who assist with family law matters.

[@1PhoenixRisen]

You can check State Bar Records too in your state usually to see if they have been reported for behavior that was unprofessional, and you can read their ratings online and compare to similar attorneys to see if this is out of the ordinary. 🤷

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Getting you to get a statement that isn't used is common and there are a number of reasons why the statement might not be used. It could be that it wasn't useful, or it could be an additional statement that was already covered by other things. But, the rest of it seems pretty bad. Attorneys often times have to decide which witnesses and which statements to use at trial. I was on jury duty for about a month one time on a complicated dispute between a developer and the general contractor. There were so many counts that the judge just polled us on each count rather than asking us individually to give a verdict on each count. Mind you that was nearly a month after the parties and judge sat down to figure out how to reduce the amount of stuff that needed to be covered at trial. IIRC, it took over a thousand potential jurors just to get the 10 that were needed to handle the civil case. (A civil case, IIRC, that only needed 8 jurors plus 2 alternates or something along those lines)

[@yayalu5140]

I would like to know if there is something we can do if the attorney charged a lot of money, $26000, and never did the work and won't respond to my calls, they will not receive me when I go inquire about the case. It has been about six or seven years and nothing. Is there a place I can put a complaint because it's not right, it's not ok to take money and never do the work. Is there something I can do to get the money back? I live in NY.

[@ThinkLegal]

NY has different laws and regulations regarding attorneys than CA. I would contact your local Bar Association.

[@yayalu5140]

@@ThinkLegal Thank you. I will do that.

[@connieblackburn9897]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ThinkLegal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stlmirela]

How can you experience any of that unless you have allready hired a lawyer? It just happened to me ..personality great..agreement great.. but once paid problems started .

[@morgyBear711]

My attorney lied to me regarding my charges and they were false . So he told me that I should take the offer and I could get it expunged later. Now 3 years after the fact, I discovered that the type of charge that I allowed them to find me guilty for are very difficult to get expunged and I had photographic evidence that the incident never even occurred. Now I have a felony over my head for a fictitious incident! Wth? Also I he did not even trust to defend me he made up his own strategy which I objected to. But my mom would not fire him and now I can't find a decent job.

[@ThinkLegal]

So, depending on your jurisdiction and area, you may have a pro-bono or the innocence project. They might be able to assist you. I don't handle criminal defense matters, so I am not the best person to help you. I hope you are able to get the assistance you need.

[@kevincallahan7907]

I have insufficient counsel on my hired lawyer. A few things you are talking about. But I have a question. Through my family court procedures. CPS messed up. And ended up getting off my case after i proved it and told everyone I was suing. So the judge asked if i can pay for a guardian ad litem. I said yes. And he appointed one in a court order. I had to pay full payment. The first day we met. We had a conflict of interest. He also never did all the things the order said. And also filed is investigation and recommendation in three days. As my own lawyer then. I filed a contempt of court order on him. Furthering the conflict of interest. He failed. But became part of a conspiracy to deprive me of my rights under color of law. He is a court officer with an oath. But my question is. Cant i sue him for insufficient counsel? I’m thinking yes. Make me know though.

[@ThinkLegal]

I would consult a legal malpractice attorney in your local area. They will be able to give you a better idea if you have a case or not.

[@abrambadalyan965]

Please make vedio about , how I can represent myself and have my attorney on record sub out 😮😮😮? But he passed away, 😔??? I went to Pasadena CA. Family Court to submit my certificate of completion of class and they won't allow me to see judge !!!

[@cosmicenigmarevealed]

My lawyer is a liar. She called and just a day before told me to get ready for my deposition. I had 1 hour with her to prepare. It has been 3 months and was told they are trying to find me a state doctor. Still no state doctor. Such frustration. I do not know what is going on with this state doctor situation.

[@dbag16]

This was really helpful for me and super reassuring. I have a lawyer right now, first one ever, not only didn't have any of these traits (except one I can mention in a moment) they exceed in all of the errors. The one quality I worry about is rudeness. Lots of the times it could just be that it's related to things I don't know, but I truly think he's rude to people or doesn't know that he is coming across like that. He responds to all of my comments near immediately since I started with him about a year ago. We have yet to work with the judge but one party has settled, and we have a settlement conference vs the other party end of next month. So far he has left me extremely satisfied. I could just have thin skin related to rudeness. Examples are things like "you need to pull yourself together" or telling me I don't know what I'm talking about as a few examples.

[@ThinkLegal]

I am happy to help. Knowledge is power, and I like helping to spread the knowledge. Some attorneys are more brusque than others, but that doesn't mean they aren't effective advocates.

[@parisjohnson4207]

My boyfriend and his dad panic because I came home to my boyfriend house. Who I live with for 13 years. Suddenly my boyfriend claimed I was his exgirlfriend file criminal trespassing and the girl he told me was his cousin, suddenly he tells the cops she's the girl friend and I went to jail over night clueless. I tried to tell my attorney he said I didn't live there. I hired a private detective and discovered the girl was his real estate agent. I told the state they said my attorney did nothing wrong. My boyfriend brought me back to his property tried to bribe me with property and death threats if I said anything. 4 years later their Rich and I got no justice

[@tammyduke4213]

My son is incarcerated and on his 4th attorney court appointed. He and myself are ignorant to timelines and motions. I have researched a lot online and Attorney videos. My son has ask from beginning “ what kind of plea agreement is being offered” not one has even had time on his case. It’s a very serious case and I’m panicking so is my son. I’ve spoke with this attorney along with the 3rd attorney only once and she passed away. He got this attorney n meet with him a week ago n I’ve reached out 3 times in a week n half n left messages and still can’t get any call or response. Idk what to do? The first attorney was during Covid n all was still. He didn’t even get in touch with my son for 6 months. He withdrew when he got a let go letter. The 2nd attorney not once got in touch with my son for 7 months and when the first court date came, this 2nd attorney told the court he isn’t representing my son. I knew that attorney couldn’t take my sons case because I knew he couldn’t because he couldn’t as I knew he knew victims family. But why wait 7 months? He should of recused automatically instead of letting 7 months go by. The 3rd attorney passed away n not once even filed for discovery as the 4th attorney now told me so. But now this attorney I feel good with won’t return my calls at all. It’s been a year n he hasn’t talk to my son but once n it’s almost a year n met me once. This is terrible and very important. I just am the one to advise my son. I’m not ok now because I need to speak with the attorney. Any advice please

[@12yearssober]

What was his charge?

[@williampennjr.4448]

If your defense attorney starts making excuses for the cops, prosecutor or judge after your false arrest, then you need to fire his ass right away. Don't pay a lawyer that charges just for a consult. If he cant remember basic facts you told him and he's handling 3 or more big cases at the same time, get rid of him. If he suggests you to settle to a lesser charge for a crime you didn't commit , fire him. If his first action in court is to request an adjournment to a later date, fire his ass. He should be either requesting an acquittal or a trial.

[@JaneDoe-rj4jn]

I think attorneys should get paid only when case is done! That will force them to do things in a more reasonable timely manner. My 2 + year amicable separation would be trimmed down to 6 months. It’s insane how slow some of them are. I get they are swamped and I’m not only client but I’m at my wits end with the slowness. It comes off as lack of empathy.

[@ThinkLegal]

I understand your frustration. My clients often express the same sentiments. Unfortunately, we can only do so much to make cases go fast. The court system is overwhelmed, and delays are inevitable.

[@JaneDoe-rj4jn]

@@ThinkLegal thanks for responding. Mine isn’t a court case. 😆 it essentially been waiting on the attorneys to get with one other. My spouse and I are in full agreement of everything.

[@ThinkLegal]

@@JaneDoe-rj4jn ah, well that’s a different matter entirely. I hate when an attorney drags their feet.

[@rothmyers1404]

Doesn’t respond to emails , phone calls , numerous messages beyond collecting initial payments . I hired and attorney last year 2021 and haven’t heard anything from him . I fell for an expungement and it’s been over a year and I haven’t heard anything nor can I contact him . Did I just get legally screwed for $1500 ?

[@ThinkLegal]

It could be that the courts are backed up and it hasn’t come up yet and the attorney doesn’t have anything to report. I don’t know. I’d send him a certified letter with return receipt addressing your issues with them.

[@girrth_brooks]

My previous attorney telling Me that "if you don't like the job I'm doing you should do it yourself" Because you asked to him to ask for more in settlement amount and then refuse to give you your files because you got a better deal on your own after he told you to do-it-yourself does that count?

[@ThinkLegal]

I'm sorry to hear that. Not all attorneys are good but all attorneys are bad either.

[@kaylenedawnbuteaufitnessbu2282]

You just taught me, why my attorney kept bugging me to know if I had done anything wrong. He wanted that info to use against me. When I finally got my client file, after firing him, I read through it and found no notes of him actually reading discovery. When I questioned him, he said, that was his, so according to what you just said, that was egregious. I don't believe he actually read all of the discovery, which was 50 years of medical records, and that's why I looked for proof that he did. I just sent my complaint to the bar. Can I ask if it's ethical to charge me for his consulting with someone else? Thanks

[@ding9633]

How did the bar complaint go?

[@kaylenedawnbuteaufitnessbu2282]

Everything I asked them was not unprofessional conduct. I really got the feeling that they didn't want to work and said that to everything I said, so they wouldn't have to do anything. A lawyer told me that my lawyer would have to file a motion to dismiss if I told him to, but when I asked the Mass Bar of overseers, they said no. It went on and on like this.@@ding9633

[@Bluecollar711]

Can you talk to me if I have a question about my legal case and actually I am the inventor of the strongest mechanical device in the world for rope access it's a friction Aide for height related scenarios.. It is Wednesday 2024 I am definitely a very down-to-earth and I believe that I have been gifted with a lot of Education that I don't know how to contact the right people to further what I can think of and my brain never shuts off LOL sometimes God brings me in contact with people I need to be in contact with 0:49 what's the time that what you said was all you needed to say and I said to myself he's the guy I can talk to about a lot of problems I have going on in my life

[@avaceleste]

When you need a lawyer for your lawyer…

[@Funnyvibes-000]

Mannnn😅

[@angelfortruth12]

Facts

[@Sunshine-yp1eg]

WHAT IS PROTECTING US? What can we do to fight back.. I have been trying to get divirced for 9 years. Stringing me along for 7yrs. Advise Please...

[@ThinkLegal]

I don’t know your exact situation so please take this as general advice for consuming legal services. First, talk to different attorneys before deciding on one. Second, be an educated consumer. Do some basic research on your legal matter but recognize your attorney will know more. Third, write out your questions so you get them answered via email or while speaking with your attorney. Find an attorney who works based on a flat fee rather than hourly (if your jurisdiction allows it). The risk for your case is spread more equitably. If you’ve exhausted all your options with your current attorney, you can find a new and better attorney.

[@1PhoenixRisen]

A couple personal tips, I ran into are, red flags. A couple of them are over sharing personal information, like health or family or other personal information, I recommend interviews and seeing how they all speak. How they engage with the client is really important. If they are trying to sell their service to you, of course they may share some personal stuff, but if they're talking about themselves or health issues alot, it can be a red flag that they may not be current on standards of professional communication, or that they might be trying to play a game with you in a way, to make you feel more attached to them or sorry for them, or become your"friend". Most attorneys don't become true friends with people they represent, although I'm sure occasionally that can happen. My communication training teaches that there is a line in sharing though, one is called inappropriate self disclosure, and one is unnecessary self disclosure. Obviously, inappropriate would be like if you're wife cheated on you and you're having a bad day, unnecessary is more like, I have a bunch of doctors appointments to go to or I'm in AA. If the attorney is working after hours, and/or sounds like they have been drinking or makes mistakes after hours, that's another red flag. Attorneys should not be working after hours, under the influence, or making mistakes when they're tired after hours or talking about things they shouldn't be with the family of the client. I think red flags are pretty much an encompassing nature regarding boundaries. Definitely add that to your vlog! I love your video. I'm doing a lot of research and it helps! Thank you! Also I would love to DM you a question that might be good for your public page. I'm stumped or at least moving really slowly in my research to this question. Thank you!

[@albertlugassy3610]

Thank for sharing I am going through same issue

[@Manny30004]

2:10 I called my attorney 3 times last week Monday and Friday and now today next week Monday long story short I broke my leg at work and physical therapy told me today if I wanted to work in caper weeks and In a month and I told my attorney that I was not going back to that job and he said not to tell anyone but he’s not answering my calls to tell him what’s the next step about work “Edit I’m watching more of this video I he hasn’t called me back”

[@muradosman9998]

I won a case against Lyft, the rideshare company since April 2021. Now it’s January 2023 and I still haven’t received my check. Every time I call his paralegal, she tells me I’ll get it next month. My lawyer only spoke to me once in 2020 and hasn’t spoken to me since then.

[@tonyacsmiththegarealestate6963]

Get your case number and contact the insurance company you sued.

[@muradosman9998]

@@tonyacsmiththegarealestate6963 it was a rideshare company I sued. I finally got my check on January 3rd after three years of waiting.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Those are your funds and the attorney owes you at bare minimum an explanation as to why it's taking so long and where the money is. I'd definitely ask the bar for help as well as filing a criminal complaint before you lose out on the option of involving the police. If the attorney has taken the funds, that would be illegal and potentially a felony. The funds are supposed to be kept in a separate account and not used for any other purposes than paying the client. That being said, if the award hasn't yet been paid by the insurance company, the attorney should be explaining that to you and suggesting what court filings need to be made to force the issue.

[@muradosman9998]

@@SmallSpoonBrigade I received my settlement finally on January 3rd. But the attorney was very rude. He never returned my calls for three years. I finally had to file a complaint to the firm owner, yet the attorney never called back. It’s called arrogance. I’m glad I finally got my settlement. But I’ll never do business with them again. By the way, the name of the firm is Morgan and Morgan.

[@nitrocharge2404]

Hired a bad lawyer who barely helped you and ran off with the money? You better call Saul!

[@MasterPoseidon]

@@Soso0408 can I file a lawsuit against my lawyer?

[@teller2488]

@@MasterPoseidon sure but you have a chance to just lose more money with no results

[@2getherwestand609]

@@teller2488 Yes, it's called legal malpractice (depending on reason for suite)

[@yogi4319]

This information is actually useful. Thanks.

[@ThinkLegal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sachsunil]

I had 2 major causes of action: wrongful termination & salary discrimination. The attorney and I won at the jury trial and Appeal for wrongful termination and received 1.5 million dollars from 2017 to 2020 and quit my case. I was reinstated at a lower salary compared to my colleagues (same rank, experience and achievement). I have contacted several attorneys and they tell me to sue my former attorney for malpractice. Second, my judgment is pending since 2017. I have been told that I may not get economic damages-past/future only pain and suffering (past & future). The Defendants are not willing to pay new attorneys on percentage basis (only hourly rate). Please help.

[@ThinkLegal]

The laws are different depending where you live. Unless you are in California, I cannot help. I would continue to look for an attorney in your local area.

[@cosmicpowwow]

I paid $7000 to do a probate case. I was then charged $2000 which i paid and now my attorney is askong for another $2000. I hardly ever call her. She did something wrong or filed late and still charged me for their error and I'm still having to pay another $2000. Mind you I'm paying out of my pocket. Idk what to do. I hired an attorney previously and paid $2500 before her. So I'm down almost $15000. I'm not rich and this has caused issues in my personal relationships. Its so expensive to die. My god.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

That's awful. Might call the bar in your area and explain to them.

[@lostluv6817]

what can i do when I HIGHLYY suspect my lawyer is mishandling the funds from the sale of my property. She is refusing to send me a statement from the account and has cut communication for a long time now. Aside from the mishandling of funds she's not keeping me updated on my case...didn't even show up to a hearing and had the audacity not to tell me... I recently found out a client is suing her for mishandling of funds most likely. What should I do to let the courts know that the funds might be mishandled since they are the ones who authorized her to hold the funds? Or is there a way I can get the courts to make her send a statement?

[@ThinkLegal]

Your client engagement agreement should outline when and how often you can request a statement. If you fear they are mishandling funds, then request fee arbitration with your state bar (if it is available). This largely depends on the state and their rules of professional conduct. You can also see out a legal malpractice attorney to see if there is a potential case. I'm sorry that is happening. Dealing with money issues is never fun.

[@bigdog4448]

@@ThinkLegal hey I do I contact you directly I’m going through a difficult time with my lawyer I was wondering can I sue him

[@ThinkLegal]

@@bigdog4448 while I do sympathize, I do not handle legal malpractice claims. You should contact your local Bar association to get a referral.

[@riley19811]

I hired a lawyer in November and it’s now March and I’ve never been given the opportunity to speak with him over the phone or a meeting. Is this normal? Everything done via email. I’m $8k into this.

[@ThinkLegal]

It depends on the attorney and their practice. I'll talk to my clients when needed and communicate via email and other electronic means if that will do. I'm all about efficiency. I wouldn't worry too much if he's getting the work done.

[@riley19811]

@@ThinkLegal thank you for the reply. He’s needing to be reminded of basic case details after charging me thousands to read all of the case notes. I corrected my address because it was in error on a filing and I see it as a billed line item on his next bill. I’m paying to correct him on his errors?!

[@ThinkLegal]

,@@riley19811 I don't charge my clients if I make an error, but every attorney is different. Also, it depends on whether he has any say in the matter. If he is working for someone else, they may require it.

[@ModernJewelryMakers]

Thank you so much for making this video - it makes me feel better about seeking a 2nd opinion

[@joycelynrice71]

I have went through a hearing, appellate court, and superior court and won all three. Being tried for catastrophic case and won. My monies stop in March of 2019 without notice. Was ask did my attorney tell me. No! I understand what you saying, I didn't know about the two year. So I couldn't get another attorney. So I had to keep him. I work my case myself through KZbin and attorney's investigation from another firm. Long story short my injury begin in 2012 almost ten years ago. My employer was made to pay me my past due monies from workers comp. My attorney took most of the money. They paid back $74, 000.00 and I got $28000.00 the check was written by his firm. Now I am going to write my Govenor of my state. The Governor of my state wonder why these folks have been on workers comp for so long. I have been trying to get advice on how to approach this . It's sad that even folks that suppose to help only wants to rob you. But I am not afraid to stand for what I believe in. Thank you sir

[@Lordivus]

My court appointment attorney didn't get the sopenas that I requested, and she pressured me into taking the plea bargain, but she also lied to my face multiple times, she told me not to pay the bills for my wife because it doesn't go towards the child support, but my wife asked her sister to ask me if I could make the payment so I did but at the sacrifice of the child support payment, I also sent proof to my court appointment attorney that I was not the abusive one in my house hold, it was someone else that forced my family to live like prisoners in our own home, but she pushed me to take the plea bargain when I said to her staff member to get the sopenas so that I can go to trial and now I have a criminal record for being there for my children, my wife told her brother that she wasn't pushing for the charges it was the arresting officer, but my lawyer said that it was my wife how do i find that out for sure, also how do I get out of the child support payment since I have been paying the house payment for my children as well as the light bill, and I am now behind in my child support payment as a result, please help me. I am a Disabled American Veteran of the USMC, I can't physically work because of the service connected injuries, and this now criminal record, I have been railroaded in the court room and I am no criminal, I need help with this ASAP please. Right now I'm trying to find the paperwork to motion for the child support payment to be terminated and I will be getting a trust account for my children to do the same purpose. I already have a lawyer to help me with that I just need help to get the criminal record expunged. I also need help with my custody but I think I got one for that but I'm not sure yet

[@Lordivus]

Can I complain about the lawyer if she didn't get the sopenas that I requested, and also I sent her staff the proof that I was not the abusive one in the household my family was forced to live like prisoners in our own home, we couldn't whisper in our own home, I couldn't close my bedroom door, he kicked in the door saying that the door stays open I had to protect my family multiple times

[@ThinkLegal]

I’m sorry. Criminal defense work is outside of my practice areas. I wouldn’t know the first thing about getting something expunged. I would look for pro bono attorneys in your local area or see if a law school near you put on a legal clinic.

[@beckysue7789]

Have been told by doctors, nurses and other specialists I have a case. Surgeon called me and admitted it went horribly wrong. Still cant find an attorney, and doing it on my own. Can you help?

[@demauppasant6465]

I was told probate atty fees and cost would be paid out of the estate but atty started charging me. I explained I need to step back to save up money. They sent me letter stating to contact them when I'm ready to resume. When i did 2 months later, he ghosted me. When I called to go pick up my original docs, they told me they only have copies. No original will. This atty also had me wait out the period in which creditors could file claim and told me we'd begin the probate after creditors could no longer make claims. I asked him "that's allowed?" He said "Sure!" Now that I've seen how he operates, I'm sure this was illegal. Is it malpractice?

[@ThinkLegal]

Because I am not a malpractice attorney or a probate attorney, I couldn't tell you whether this is malpractice or not. That might be common, or it might be malpractice. I would consult with a local malpractice attorney or other probate attorney to see what is standard practice in that area of the law.

[@gabriellagodsent9012]

Very informative video thank you so much

[@ThinkLegal]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to help.

[@gabriellagodsent9012]

@@ThinkLegal you absolutely did. And some changes were made 🤓

[@roldyczarmoaes6226]

If file a complaint with the bar about a attorney. What happens after? Was represented by attorney never received any relevant information or send any copies documents filed or notified about schedule court hearings held what can you do? Can you appeal settlement if you never agreed

[@glennyonce6497]

My husband had a bad lawyer and had to let him go- problem is he won’t drop his fees and no other lawyer will take his case because the previous lawyer won’t drop his fee for a ssi hearing in a few weeks / awful

[@neoncat9573]

It might be helpful to speak with the Bar association of your state. See if they can advise you.

[@azer1108]

I have a question what to do with my lawyer he took my case confidently and now he’s about losing the case?

[@2015mytube]

Few years in I am concerned that my attorney is ghosting me his phone number has been disconnected no response to email My main concern is that legal docs had been filed and statues of limitations will not expire. I don't know who to contact for help. Bar doesn't pull him up

[@joshuasmith9587]

I have a question. I’m in a custody battle with the other parent. I got billed for my paralegal communicating with the opposing party’s screw up. They charged me $150. My child’s mom didn’t file with the courts. Instead she sent it to my attorney. And I got charged for my child’s mother not following directions. Is this normal? Because my paralegal honestly shouldn’t be giving opposing party legal advice that I have to pay for.

[@ThinkLegal]

So generally, anything involving the case can be charged. It depends on the agreement as well as the laws in that area. That being said, sometimes opposing parties and counsel will do things intentionally to make it more expensive for you. I'm not saying it's right; I'm saying that's how it is. Sometimes it is warranted to get the outcome you want.

[@iasolis94]

I am in california the attorney on the last few days of the final face time meeting with the judge withdrew from are case because missed communication of a payment after we pay her close to 29000.00 And beg her not to withdrow and came back that not to represent us. We extended the another month judge said is the final date to resolve the case. Need help thank you

[@LWRC]

You need to find another attorney ASAP! Take the judge's word seriously! The attorney can withdraw if you missed payments and it is more than likely spelled out in the retainer agreement you signed!

[@seoulsoul1654]

Hi thank you for the advise but i I need help I’m in the situation from workers compensation n my lawyer does not do anything . But I already sign a paper what can I do …?

[@ThinkLegal]

If you feel an attorney is not representing your interests adequately, you can find new counsel. You are not stuck just because you’ve signed an agreement.

[@h.g.higgins4521]

Interesting information.

[@bernardbaker9451]

How about my attorney not returning calls in 7 months?

[@wingedbull1257]

Im looking for attorney that I can sue my current lawyer for legal misleading, Im having for hard time finding one also what type of lawyer takes these kind of case?? I look forward to your reply, thank you. Im live in Illinois.

[@ThinkLegal]

It would be best to consult with your local Bar association. They can typically give you a referral to an attorney who handles legal malpractice.

[@srbaruchi]

My non-legal advice is that you seek a attorney who will take your case on contingency (not retainer). Malpractice can be very difficult to prove and collect on -- and take years.

[@nicoblaytherealflamingo445]

I was hit by DUI driver whilebparked in front of gf house. I have two firms that are not willing to look me in the eyes to tell me where my car was, options for a rental(never got one) didnt know whatwhat they filed for my driving /transportation in mean time of how will I get to rehab. Cal bar association has not contacted me back and its been 4 weeks. Feds are over looking the case making sure i dont recieve first payment. Been harassed everyday. In handcuffs last night from slander from multiple stalkers everywhere I go. Document everything everyday novmatter how little anything was done. And do it yourself. DOCUMENTS ARE YOUR LIFE

[@wingedbull1257]

@@ThinkLegal thanks for replying but I would like to know if I can sue.him for legal misleading for lying to me which it turned out is a lie and I have a witness that heard saying it that to me about his connection with companies but I have contract base on contingency for 3 years and I had from him is lies and misleading so do you have lose money or given him money to file a law sue against him???

[@lowkeyscustomcars]

Good luck an youll have to sue them urself most lawyers wont sue other lawyers i had 1 steal 5k from me an allow my X to lie in court when he was holding transcripts that would prove it but nvr said a word an allowed the lies ! Lawyers r scum ! Ive nvr met an honest Lawyer Cop Politician !

[@johnathonhayes9375]

$150 to "convert a PDF to searchable PDF format" then when I challenge it he tried to claim I was being unreasonable. 27 days to return a phone call. Allowed my ex wife's attorney to hold the funds from the sale of my house. He will be fired this week.

[@neoncat9573]

Good for you, and then celebrate!

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Converting a file to searchable format can be more expensive than you'd think as the information has to still be correct. The part that might be unreasonable is if the attorney didn't specify that the PDFs needed to be in that format when requesting them.

[@johnathonhayes9375]

@@SmallSpoonBrigade you and I both know that's as easy as using Adobe or another program. I do it on a regular and had they told me they were going to charge me to do a simple task I would have done it myself.

[@tcgnaudio9912]

I have a simple case that was a traffic accident, and my lawyer keeps pushing the date back for my return in payout. It has been over a year, is there anything I can do about this?

[@ThinkLegal]

What do you mean return in payout?

[@tcgnaudio9912]

My settlement

[@mindyobidness86]

Going thru a custody battle right now and I only talked to my lawyer when I first hired him few months ago. Everything else been emails with the paralegal. Had court this week and found out its going to trial, still haven't talked to the lawyer personally. I sent a email to the paralegal fussing and cussing about the communication and why I'm not being told whats going on or how it's looking or anything. All they worried about is child support and I haven't seen my 8 year old daughter in 9 months meanwhile!! And for no reason at all besides the fact she like all babymamas wanna be free and keep dads away. So I'm going for 50/50 custody.

[@tarrahbarker24]

GREAT ADVICE !!

[@dhiatt434]

We hired a criminal defense lawyer in Aug 2021 … this is Jan 2023 and case is just now coming to end. They’ve taken $32k…. We hired one certain attorney (so we thought) and now are on the 4th attorney! There was no defense given, they claimed to mail out a copy of the evidence to me and I never received it, the state made an offer so they made one counter offer, was told to take deal or go to trial after stating trial is not a good option then they called requesting $10k more for attorney fees! They refuse to give me our case file (after requesting repeatedly) they will not give us a breakdown of where the money went! COMMUNICATION… try months of no communication from them! They dropped the ball on several issues! There was a paper signed to where court appearances was waived so a court date was missed and incarceration took place! Come to find out if was a mandatory appearance and the lawyer NEVER reached out!!! The lawyer even told judge during arraignment it was on them as to why the date was missed! There’s too much to even address!

[@ThinkLegal]

I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a bad experience. I hope things improve.

[@tiffanysteen1845]

I was only told about a retainer fee $500 not $500 an hr to do not much. Been to court 2x on victim restitution case and third one in couple weeks. I provided him the crash report and my insurance. I could litigated with other party been done. Example I had I lady hit my car I called her and insurance and already got reimbursed. So why does he not know what damages are? I had full coverage so surely up to 50k property damage should be adequate. Rule I didn’t need a bad lawyer and could have done this with my insurance and them communicating with the other party.

[@tiffanysteen1845]

I fired him and ended up paying court fines and needed defense driving online course the very expensive lawyer waste time hard earned money he didn’t do anything so I’m making a complaint this week

[@southerng83]

My lawyer has had my workers comp case that I wanted to settle for 3 years. He has taken months at a time to get back to me. Should I fire him?

[@mandayvu]

what if my lawyer he doesn't respond in over a year and the defendant file for a dismissal of the case because of inactivate I learn about it just before the case was dismissed and my lawyer noes about it 3 month in advance then the other lawyer filed for change of court and still my lawyer doesn't respond nor does he show up for the representation that I had to represent myself can I demand my money back

[@ThinkLegal]

I’m sorry to hear that, I know that can be incredibly frustrating. I would reach out to another attorney in your area and see if they can give you the help you need. You can request an accounting of all the money spent on the case and then potentially a refund if there are funds left.

[@Eddy-G]

What if I paid my attorney a flat fee, and they did not complete the task and it's been over 2 years? Should I file for lawsuit?

[@ThinkLegal]

I would find out how much of the work has been completed and request a pro-rata refund. If nothing has been done, you would likely be entitled to a full refund. A lawsuit, while possible, should be delayed until you have exhausted non-judicial remedies.

[@jrx2662]

what I'm about to ask you is very hard, I believe! but is there any way you could do a small general tutorial video on this procedure? like to day? basically on how you would find the info and go about it!

[@ThinkLegal]

So if i were a pro se litigant, I would start with the North Carolina court website. A lot of them have resources for self represented litigants. I don’t know for sure but California does. Then I would look on North Carolina law schools websites to see if they have any legal clinics run by the law schools. Then I would Google pro bono legal services in North Carolina. That’s where I would start. Like I said, it’s very jurisdictionally specific so you have to make sure you comply with local North Carolina laws and court procedures. Most states have their rules of civil procedure on government/court websites so make sure you reference them.

[@donjuanweems1342]

What if every time you reach out to your paralegal they always busy that never available for you they always let their secretary answer the phone or say they on lunch are they on A case Every Time You Call

[@ThinkLegal]

When you call, ask to schedule an appointment to talk. That way, you'll stop leaving messages and potentially playing phone tag.

[@joeypreme-gr8hx]

thanks i have one question is it even worth hiring a lawyer im in california i won the small claims case but now im thinking if its even worth hiring a lawyer because it says on the contract they wont help me with property damage and i also need help collecting diminished value and lost wages but his insurance said i need a doctors note saying i couldnt work is that true ? i did tell them i was injured he hit my driver side directly

[@ThinkLegal]

Unfortunately, I cannot give legal advice via KZbin. I recommend contacting a different personal injury attorney in your local area. They will be able to give you the best information about your case.

[@LWRC]

If your case was in small claims court, it is not worth to hire an attorney becaude the attorney fees would cost you more than any settlements you get from the insurance company!!! It can easily cost you $50,000.00 in attorney fees before anything significant happens!!!

[@ThinkLegal]

@@LWRC For that reason, depending on your jurisdiction, you cannot have an attorney represent you in small claims court. It is only self-representation.