Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Lawyer died owing me money

I just found out a few months ago my lawyer died. I also found out he recieved money from a claim I have with workmans comp. My workmas comp went bankrupt. and is in recievership

He recieved money June 20 2003 and cashed the check July 3 2003,

I had no idea he recieved and cashed the check till his son ( who is also a lawyer) contacted me and said he would handle the case.

I found out about the check when reviewing the case with his son.

The son said his father didn't keep good records and that was noway they could tell if he recieved, or if he sent me my part of the check.

I called the office in charge of releasing the funds and they sent me a copy of the cashed check and my name was forged on the check.

Is there anything I can do?


Asked on 6/19/08, 5:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: Lawyer died owing me money

You can file a claim with the fund for client protection run by the Pa disciplinary board.

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Answered on 6/20/08, 8:10 am
Maxwell S. Kennerly The Beasley Firm

Re: Lawyer died owing me money

As Mr. Johns noted above, you should contact the Pennsylvania Lawyer's Fund for Client Security. You can find their contact information at http://www.palawfund.com/

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Answered on 6/20/08, 12:11 pm


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