Originally Posted by
wmaousley
ok so my first question is why did you give him power to accept money on your behalf? This is a no no. You should have given him a power-of-attorney to represent you in all matters minus being able to accept payment,monies on your behalf. This is your mistake and maybe he has a legal right to the money if it was paid directly in his name. 2nd question: why would you allow a friend to get involved with your personal issues on a professional level. This again is a no no. The outcome is always bad and you will likely lose this friend.
I would consult with another attorney to make the glass more transparent, but I think you my friend can chalk this one up as a lesson learned.
I wouldnt fire him until after your next case....