Contractor And Lawyer Complaints

Summary

For issues with a contractor and a lawyer in Washington DC, file separate complaints in the Civil Division of the Superior Court. Prepare documentation like contracts and receipts. Consider filing complaints with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, contacting the Office of the Attorney General, filing a police report, and checking the contractors bond. Use the DC Courts eFiling system for online submissions.

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As please. Any chance if you can review my application and relevant documents before submitting
I can provide general guidance on how to proceed, but I can't review specific documents. Here are some detailed steps to help you file a complaint in the DC Court:
- Identify the appropriate court: File in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for cases over $*,*.
- Prepare your documentation: Gather all relevant evidence, including contracts, receipts, and any communications.
- File a complaint: You can file in person at the courthouse or online through the DC Courts' website.
Would you like detailed instructions on how to file your complaint online?
Are these treated as one complaint? There are * different individuals, what is appropriate
Hey Mohammed, since you're dealing with two separate issues (the contractor and the lawyer), you should file two separate complaints. Each complaint should be specific to the individual and the issue related to them.
Would you like guidance on filing both complaints?
Would you please explain further
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Hey Mohammed, I understand your situation involves two separate complaints against the contractor and the lawyer. Here's a bit more detail:
*. Contractor Complaint:
- Identify the Court: File in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
- Prepare Documentation: Include all contracts, receipts, and communications related to the contractor.
- File the Complaint: This can be done online or in person.
*. Lawyer Complaint:
- Identify the Court: File in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
- Prepare Documentation: Include all evidence related to the lawyer’s lack of action after taking the retainer.
- File the Complaint: This can be done online or in person.
Would you like detailed steps on how to file these complaints online?
How to file these complains online
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Hey Mohammed, here are the steps to file your complaints online in the DC Courts:
*. Visit the DC Courts website: Go to the official website of the DC Courts.
*. Create an Account: If you don’t have an account, create one to access the eFiling system.
*. Prepare Your Documents: Ensure all your documents are scanned and ready in PDF format.
*. File a Complaint:
- Log in to the eFiling system.
- Select the Civil Division for your case type.
- Upload your documents.
- Pay the filing fee online.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
Please help me more detailed information
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Hey Mohammed, here are the detailed steps to file your complaints online in the DC Courts:
*. Visit the DC Courts website:
- Go to [www.dccourts.gov](http://www.dccourts.gov).
*. Create an Account:
- Click on “eFiling” at the top of the homepage.
- Select “Create an Account” and fill in the required information.
*. Prepare Your Documents:
- Gather all relevant documents (contracts, receipts, communications) and scan them into PDF format.
*. File a Complaint:
- Log in to your eFiling account.
- Select “Civil Division” for your case type.
- Follow the prompts to enter case details.
- Upload your prepared documents.
- Pay the filing fee online using a credit or debit card.
Would you like any more specific details on any of these steps?
I have one question , before filing in the court, should I first *. File a complaint with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)*. Contact the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) The DC OAG has a Consumer Protection Division that can help with contractor fraud cases. They may be able to mediate or take legal action on your behalf. *. File a police report Since this could be considered theft or fraud, file a police report with the Metropolitan Police Department. *. Check contractor's bond Licensed contractors in DC are required to have a bond. Contact the DCRA to see if you can make a claim against the contractor's bond.
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Hey Mohammed, before filing in court, you might want to consider these steps:
*. File a complaint with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA).
*. Contact the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for mediation or legal action.
*. File a police report with the Metropolitan Police Department.
*. Check the contractor's bond with the DCRA for a possible claim.
Would you like more details about any of these steps?
Please provide details about any of these steps
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Sure, here are the detailed steps for each option:
- File a complaint with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA):
- Visit the DCRA website and follow their complaint filing procedure.
- Provide all the necessary documentation and details regarding the contractor.
- Contact the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
- Reach out to the Consumer Protection Division of the DC OAG.
- They can assist with mediation, and in some cases, take legal action on your behalf.
- File a police report:
- Report the incident to the Metropolitan Police Department.
- Provide them with all the evidence you have related to the contractor's fraud.
- Check the contractor's bond with the DCRA:
- Verify if the contractor is licensed and bonded through the DCRA.
- If they are, you can file a claim against the bond to recover some of your losses.
Would you like more detailed instructions on any specific step?
Please provide the specific step for each entity
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Hey Mohammed, here are the specific steps for each entity:
- File a complaint with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA):
- Visit the DCRA website: [DCRA Complaint Filing](https://dcra.dc.gov/service/consumer-complaints)
- Follow their procedure, providing documentation and details.
- Contact the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
- Visit the Consumer Protection Division of the DC OAG: [OAG Consumer Protection](https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection)
- They offer mediation and may take legal action.
- File a police report:
- Go to the Metropolitan Police Department: [MPD Report Filing](https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/file-police-report-online)
- Provide all evidence related to the contractor's fraud.
- Check the contractor’s bond with the DCRA:
- Verify the contractor’s license and bond on the DCRA website: [DCRA License Search](https://dcra.dc.gov/service/check-license)
- If bonded, file a claim against the bond.
Would you like detailed instructions on any specific step?
If I have specific questions can I continue to take your help. If there is a specific reference or particular code for the continuation of this discussion. Thanks a lot
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Hey Mohammed, you can definitely continue to ask specific questions here, and I'll do my best to assist you with general legal information. There's no specific reference code needed. Just let me know what you need help with next!
Thanks a million
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Hey Mohammed, feel free to reach out anytime you have more questions or need further assistance. I'm here to help you with general legal information whenever you need it. Good luck with your complaints and take care!