Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California
I left full payment for a Bankruptcy with an attorney and my situation changed where I can't file Bankruptcy. His office won't give my money back. What do I do?
Asked on 9/24/09, 5:24 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Roy Hoffman
Law Offices of Roy A. Hoffman
It depends. Did you agree to a non-refundable retainer? Did the attorney begin working on the bankruptcy? If you didn't agree to a non-refundable retainer and the attorney did no work for you and will not return your retainer payment, you can file a complaint with the California Bar Association, or sue the attorney in small claims court.
Answered on 9/24/09, 5:47 pm
Brian Whitaker
Lifeline Legal, LLP
What changed? Why can't you file BK?
If you simply don't qualify for Chapter 7 ... Chapter 13 is not the end of the world. Ask the attorney to apply the fees to a Chapter 13.
Answered on 9/24/09, 9:14 pm
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