Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in Massachusetts

Horrible law firm
I hired a lawyer who did a really poor job representing us. He waited to the last miniute to file a civil claim (down to the Hour) after accepting the case 2 month prior. He filed an ex-parte one week after the defendant filed chapter 7. Plus all the documentation filed in the court has the wrong amount in damages. He demanded full payment of additional $1,200. over and above the retainer in 30 day's or he would put us into collection. He never informed us he went over the retainer. My wife and I disputed the bill and he wrote back that ''He would not deal with my wife'' and If I want to handle this in a manly fashion to pay the bill in 30 day's'' So we have paid it but feel what he did was harrasment,and sexual discrimination. He really took us for a ride. Is this acceptable behavior from a lawyer?

Sincerely,
--name removed--Barton

Asked on 5/24/02, 7:58 am

Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

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Re: Horrible law firm

Contact the Board of Bar Overseers Fee Arbitration Board to resolve fee dispute. Also can file complaint re harassment with the Board itself.

Answered on 6/07/02, 11:01 am

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