broken_man
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
I recently retained a lawyer who sent his partner to meet w/me. I was in a desparate situation, so I gave him a check for 2K. They then were "out of town" for a few days until the following Monday. Then took me several calls to get in touch to discuss how to proceed.
First, they did not explain to me my rights, and procedures, etc.
Second, I DID NOT get a written retainer agreement (which they said they would provide), and didn't lay out what included in this FEE. (I actually think he wants to drag it out to a trial, so he can charge me more $$)
I feel that he is looking to run out the clock in my case, and says he would do a few things, which he has NOT to date done.
Now, I retained a second lawyer, who 1.explained everything to me; 2. calls me everyday to check in; 3.gave me a written retainer agreement w/exactly what services are included; and 4.did exactly what he said he was going to do.
SO, the question is, what is the proper way to write a letter requesting a refund of my retainer fee from this first crook, uh, lawyer?
I will FAX and send it via MAIL - but what exactly should it say? Do I mention details like, you did not provide me with a written retainer, blah, etc.? Or, just, I am requesting a refund of my retainer, and have retained new counsel - period. Please advise! Thx
I recently retained a lawyer who sent his partner to meet w/me. I was in a desparate situation, so I gave him a check for 2K. They then were "out of town" for a few days until the following Monday. Then took me several calls to get in touch to discuss how to proceed.
First, they did not explain to me my rights, and procedures, etc.
Second, I DID NOT get a written retainer agreement (which they said they would provide), and didn't lay out what included in this FEE. (I actually think he wants to drag it out to a trial, so he can charge me more $$)
I feel that he is looking to run out the clock in my case, and says he would do a few things, which he has NOT to date done.
Now, I retained a second lawyer, who 1.explained everything to me; 2. calls me everyday to check in; 3.gave me a written retainer agreement w/exactly what services are included; and 4.did exactly what he said he was going to do.
SO, the question is, what is the proper way to write a letter requesting a refund of my retainer fee from this first crook, uh, lawyer?
I will FAX and send it via MAIL - but what exactly should it say? Do I mention details like, you did not provide me with a written retainer, blah, etc.? Or, just, I am requesting a refund of my retainer, and have retained new counsel - period. Please advise! Thx