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Old 10-03-2007, 08:58 AM
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taking wayyyyy toooo long with attny

What is the name of your state? Vt Just wondering. What options can a client take without their attorney finding out, to get a second opinion on their case. If you have a case on contingency with an attorney and your wondering if you would do better with a different attorney. Is this appropriate to do? And if your dealing with a large corporation and the headquarters is not in your state, do you sue state or federal? The company in your state though employs thousands. Is it wise to get an attorney from the state where headquarters is or from your own jurisdiction? thanks
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Old 10-03-2007, 09:54 AM
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I agree with Curt.
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Old 10-03-2007, 10:34 AM
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I don't want to fire my attorney. But, I wanted to know if it is ethical for a client to get another opinion from another attorney if the case has been stalled for over a year and a half. Plus I wanted to know in a sexual harassment case if it is actually better in state court than federal court to sue and which court tends to be quicker in resolution. What is considered reasonable time?
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Old 10-03-2007, 10:38 AM
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I don't want to fire my attorney. But, I wanted to know if it is ethical for a client to get another opinion from another attorney if the case has been stalled for over a year and a half. Plus I wanted to know in a sexual harassment case if it is actually better in state court than federal court to sue and which court tends to be quicker in resolution. What is considered reasonable time?
**A: yes to your first question. We have no idea to the other questions.
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Old 10-04-2007, 09:28 AM
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I emailed my attny yesterday, hope I hear from him. I hired him Nov of 2005 and my lawsuit has yet to be filed. Just seems wayyyyy toooo long. thanks Faith
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It is definitely unethical for a second attorney to look at your case under the facts outlined above.

Any lawyer who does this should not be trusted.
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It is definitely unethical for a second attorney to look at your case under the facts outlined above.

Any lawyer who does this should not be trusted.
**A: why not?
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Old 10-04-2007, 12:37 PM
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**A: why not?
I was lying....

INFORMAL OPINION 940098

QUESTION: Attorney asks about giving a second opinion at the request of an individual who is represented by another attorney in a pending matter. Does providing a second opinion violate the Rules?

ANSWER: Providing a second opinion to a client of another attorney does not violate any provision of the Rules of Professional Conduct as long as the client is the one who has initiated the contact.

[url]http://www.mobar.org/formal/ch04.htm[/url]
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I was lying....

INFORMAL OPINION 940098

QUESTION: Attorney asks about giving a second opinion at the request of an individual who is represented by another attorney in a pending matter. Does providing a second opinion violate the Rules?

ANSWER: Providing a second opinion to a client of another attorney does not violate any provision of the Rules of Professional Conduct as long as the client is the one who has initiated the contact.

[url]http://www.mobar.org/formal/ch04.htm[/url]
**A: thank you.
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Old 10-13-2007, 11:39 AM
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I requested my attorney to file our suit 2 weeks ago by email.. I also have emailed him a couple more times letting him know that our cut off for statutes was November. I have yet to hear anything from him. I have called to no avail. I also sent a letter to him. I don't understand what is going on in our case. He keeps promising from one month to the next he will file. Nothing done yet. What can I do to keep our relationship in tact at this point...and what is his duty? Thanks Faith
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Old 10-13-2007, 11:40 AM
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I requested my attorney to file our suit 2 weeks ago by email.. I also have emailed him a couple more times letting him know that our cut off for statutes was November. I have yet to hear anything from him. I have called to no avail. I also sent a letter to him. I don't understand what is going on in our case. He keeps promising from one month to the next he will file. Nothing done yet. What can I do to keep our relationship in tact at this point...and what is his duty? Thanks Faith
Faith...would you keep all your stuff in one thread?

You are way too confusing.
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Old 10-13-2007, 11:45 AM
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I did. thats why I posted in this thread This is the original thread I started on this.
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Old 10-18-2007, 07:34 AM
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I am still waiting. How much longer should I be patient on this? I have absolutely no idea where we are at at this point. Faith
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Old 10-18-2007, 06:58 PM
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Faithnlve: Are you aware that you can file a malpractice action against your lawyer if they do something that is illegal or not professional which causes damages to you?

I was once represented by a lawyer who got suspended from practicing law, and he didn't tell me this. Had I know at the time that lawyers often carry malpractice insurance, or that I was able to pursue a malpractice claim against him.... I definitely would have.
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Old 10-18-2007, 11:48 PM
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I dont want to sue him, I want to keep a good relationship going if it is possible. I emailed him a while back about wanting to file before the deadline of when I was hired at work, and giled in the federal court instead of state. I then emailed him asking him if there was a problem, I then waited over 2 weeks and emailed him telling him I felt he was ignoring me. Nothing yet. This is a case on contingency for sexual harassment/wrongful termination. How long is it I should wait? I was hired mid november. What if we go past that date? Should I just wait now to see what happens? Faith
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