lawyer/ friend issues

[spywizard]

because when you file a complaint they want more than "he said he paid them" and then he didn't, and he owes me and my doctor fees.. after all we have appointed as supreme court judges and tax accountants known and convicted tax cheats, all they do when caught is pay the money.. why would this be any different..

what you are asking the board to do is punish the attorney for breech of ethics or criminal charges filed against him..

or are you attempting to collect $$$ to make you "whole" ..

what the point?? know how many politicians are attorneys?? alot, and lieing is not something that will cause them to have their ability to earn money taken away from them..

fraud on the other hand is a whole different thing..

a doc can operate, be found guilty of neglect and still be allowed to practice medicine.. same with an attorney..

[gixxerboy1]

ok looking online it seems the Texas bar association doesnt have REAL power to do anything. They will try to assist you to settle disagreement but can not force anything. Reading its a voluntary organization similar to the better business bureau.

someone told me i need to file a complain with the secretary of state's office. They handle lawyers. I could not find any info regarding that on their website.

Anyone have any input?

[ironbeck]

Gix the kiting ideal seems most plausible, and/or drug habit, gambling problem etc...It really does not matter.(call hospital again and see if there have been any payments and if not then) First get all your paperwork together and make copies, then approach the situation like he is a complete stranger....."just business". Retain the services of another lawyer for the Texas case, sounds like a slam dunk(taking in consideration all the facts are as stated and they did not come from the "lawyer friend" just making you feel comfortable as he keeps sticking it to you) Then present your evidence of the original case to the new lawyer(his opinion of both cases relevant to your hiring his services) If the original lawyer is skirting and "kiting" you... well the sqeaky wheel gets the oil, in no way shape or form do you threaten or try to intimidate this guy. This guy may just be a bad apple, a scumbag in friends clothing. Cover your ass with the first case first. Take into consideration that perusing the original case, even though you may be in the right and can prove it, may not be worth it in the long run, this guy could drawl it out for yrs and the headache may not be worth it?

[lovbyts]

Good advice above but one added note, when you confront him have someone go with you as a witness. You dont want it to be your word against his.

[SexySweetheart]

wow gixx this whole thing sounds like a nightmare geeeeeez I hope it all pans out for ya