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civil law uit

my attorney on contingency quit then liened my case, the other side filed an interpleader claiming 2500. attorney fees, I read up on interpleader laws, and discovered they did not deposit money with court. I had to bug my attorney to check into interpleader procedure filing, about fees entitlement. I was right, now they propose a stipulation my attorney wants me to sign out of 220k they want to release 144k plus 600. for lost interest, deposit balance for lien I am questioning whos side my attorney is on, should I sign? and what else can be done? they have been very uncoraporative. and have cost me over 10k in attorney fees. I have moved and complied according to our compromise signed as of 9-3-09 moneys have been tied up and in their possession what if any damages amI entitled to and what else can I suggest to my attorney? Help!


Asked on 5/01/09, 10:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: civil law uit

You might want to retain another attorney for the limited purpose of advising you with regard to this settlement, the liens, etc. Maybe agree on a flat fee with the attorney. It doesn't sound like something you might be able to handle on your own, despite your diligence.

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Answered on 5/01/09, 11:32 pm


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