Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Inappropriate Lawyer ethicns
my wife&I went to a better solution for mediation on divorce.a mutally problem free ivorce.We were told by his assis. that it would cost $250 an hour per session with the first 2lasting 2 hours. Then it would be resolved in 1more session. we met with the attorney on 3/29/ & May.He gave us finicial worksheet to fill out. We met for the 2nd time2hrsw reviewed child cust,alimony,child support,vac etc.he said he would call and get alimony over the phone it was not settled.I tried contacting him 7 xWe met on 6/30.He had 99 percent of the 60 form agreement done (standard word document with some notes). I asked him if he handled the rest & how much was the cost,he commented $700. AT th eend of the session he presented us with a $5690. bill pluswhat we paid already 1200.00. I need help,these were all hiddden costs that neither him or his assis.made us aware.We have been in may, he convinced us to make it Dec 2000 so we could be divorced in 3 weeks without the 18mnts waiting period required in this state. I have wasted $1200.00&15 hours of my time. He misrepresented himself,
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Re: Inappropriate Lawyer ethicns
It is a shame that you had a bad experience with this mediator. In many cases, there can be a great savings by use of a mediator. Assuming that the mediator is also a lawyer, you have the right to make an ethics complaint against him/her. Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, before you take any further action, you should contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be able to rely on the advice. I will be happy to assist you. However, you need to call me at 856-546-8010. If you mention LawGuru, there will be no charge for your first consultation. Good luck! Rob Gleaner
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