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I hired a from avvo to handle my unpaid wage and overtime case. After a month, the pastor of my church contacted me about the pending case. My ex-boss, also a member of the church, told the pastor about the case. The pastor urged me to come and meet with him and my ex-boss to discuss and clear the air. Little did I know they had another plan. The pastor produced a pre-written agreement for us to sign. Out of guilt, stupidity and foolishness I signed. The agreement, includes the lawyer fees. In all, after the 33% lawyer fee, I get about 25% of what I am actually owed before taxes. It is thousands of dollars less than what my lawyer initially told me what the case is worth. I mess up big time. A few days later my lawyer called me that he was aware of the agreement and said that it is airtight and nothing can be done. However he keeps calling me to agree to it. I know that my lawyer, my employer's lawyer are in constant communication. But if my signature on the agreement is final, why is my lawyer calling me to get me to agree. What else does my lawyer need from me?
Is this agreement valid, since it was signed without any lawyer present?
Can it be undone? I want to continue the case and go to court. Will a judge even listen to me?
It was a huge mistake, that I signed under pressure. I know now my former boss and pastor were in cahoots. The pastor keeps calling me now asking why I want out of the agreement. He is very agressive and reminding me that I signed in the house of God. Is this the right forum for my question?
Please help?
I hired a from avvo to handle my unpaid wage and overtime case. After a month, the pastor of my church contacted me about the pending case. My ex-boss, also a member of the church, told the pastor about the case. The pastor urged me to come and meet with him and my ex-boss to discuss and clear the air. Little did I know they had another plan. The pastor produced a pre-written agreement for us to sign. Out of guilt, stupidity and foolishness I signed. The agreement, includes the lawyer fees. In all, after the 33% lawyer fee, I get about 25% of what I am actually owed before taxes. It is thousands of dollars less than what my lawyer initially told me what the case is worth. I mess up big time. A few days later my lawyer called me that he was aware of the agreement and said that it is airtight and nothing can be done. However he keeps calling me to agree to it. I know that my lawyer, my employer's lawyer are in constant communication. But if my signature on the agreement is final, why is my lawyer calling me to get me to agree. What else does my lawyer need from me?
Is this agreement valid, since it was signed without any lawyer present?
Can it be undone? I want to continue the case and go to court. Will a judge even listen to me?
It was a huge mistake, that I signed under pressure. I know now my former boss and pastor were in cahoots. The pastor keeps calling me now asking why I want out of the agreement. He is very agressive and reminding me that I signed in the house of God. Is this the right forum for my question?
Please help?
