Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon
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my divorce case went to trial everything is over. Can my lawyer keep the money from the sale of my home in his trust account? He has had my money for 5 months. I keep asking for it and they say they will call me back and let me know but they never do. Can i go to their office and demand my money?
I am on a payment plan for what i owe them can they keep my money until i dont owe them anymore?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: money 2
Can i go to their office and demand my money?
YES..... but it sounds like that may not be very productive.
Instead, you might be better off calling the Oregon State Bar's Client Assistance office. The telephone number is: 503.620.0222 in the Portland metro area, and at 800.452.8260 from elsewhere in Oregon.
The OSB Client Assistance Office may be able to help you resolve a problem with your lawyer that you are unable to resolve on your own. For instance, we may be able to help you with a dispute or misunderstanding about fees, help you get your file, or resolve a communications problem between you and your lawyer. We can explain and provide some general information about the legal system, the lawyer-client relationship, and the ethical obligations of lawyers. We can also refer you to other agencies and resources that offer help we cannot provide. The Client Assistance Office cannot give you legal advice and we cannot force a lawyer to resolve a problem in any particular way. You can reach the Client Assistance Office at 503.620.0222 in the Portland metro area, and at 800.452.8260.
L.D. Gorin
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