Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Attorney problems
I think we maybe having some
problems with our attorney. They tell
us that my son has to wait until 21
to get his money from a settlement,
which the attorney already has.
however there is a signed order
stating 18. Nothing showing 21. I
asked for copies of what they are
referring to, but still have not
received it I reviewed everything
online court records and again
nothing showing 21, only 18. We are
being told that they are going to
court to get the order ''changed'' so
he can get the $ now that he is 18,
but on the court records, it only
states ''hearing: proof a receipt of
deposit'' first hearing no one showed
up, second it was continue nothing
indicating any petition filed, nor ever
signed by us. I would think if they
are filing a petition, my son would
need to sign it? Is my son being
strung along?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Attorney problems
Report the issue to the State Bar Association and apply to the court to substitute attorneys.
Re: Attorney problems
You have three excellent answers.
Re: Attorney problems
Contact the local bar association or the state bar and make a complaint.
Re: Attorney problems
Have your son (now that he is 18) write a letter to the attorney demanding an accounting of all funds within 10 days. (Write, do not call). Follow up with a letter to the State Bar of California, Office of Chief Trial Counsel if you are not satisfied with the response you get.
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