Claimant Legal Process Explained

Summary

The claimant process is designed for individuals to manage without legal counsel. If a lawyer is hired, their payment must be approved by a board. If a lawyer owes you money from a settlement and is suspended, consider filing a complaint with the State Bar of Georgia, exploring the Client Security Fund, or pursuing small claims court. Additional options include mediation services and legal malpractice claims.

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Can you break that down in my language
Sure! It basically means that the process is made to be simple so you can handle it on your own without needing a lawyer. But if you decide to hire a lawyer, they can't get paid unless a special board says it's okay.
Does that mean i get a free lawyer
No, it doesn't mean you get a free lawyer. It means the process is designed to be simple enough for you to manage without one. If you choose to hire a lawyer, they need approval from a board to receive payment. Would you like more information on this process?
Yes
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This process seems like it is designed for claimants to manage on their own, but if you want more detailed information on how to proceed or if there are any specific rules you need to follow in Georgia, I can help with that. Could you tell me more about the type of claim or process you're dealing with?
Is the only place to get money that a lawyer? Owes you from a settlement that is suspended. The client's fund security, where else can we get money from?If we're denied the client security
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If a lawyer owes you money from a suspended settlement and you're denied client security fund help, you may consider these options:
- Directly contacting the lawyer for payment.
- Filing a complaint with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Exploring small claims court.
Could you provide more details about why the settlement is suspended?
The lawyer is suspended, not the settlement and process of him giving us our second payment. He is incapable of handling case. S right now, but he still owes us our settlement money
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In your situation, if the lawyer is suspended and you haven't received your settlement money, consider these steps:
- Contact the State Bar of Georgia to file a complaint.
- Explore the possibility of retrieving your funds through the Client Security Fund.
- Consider pursuing the matter in small claims court.
If you need further assistance, feel free to ask specific questions!
Is there more than just this security client funding to help us get our money back being that the lawyer owes us
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In addition to the Client Security Fund, you could:
- File a complaint with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Consider small claims court for amounts within the limit.
- Seek mediation services.
- Explore legal malpractice claims.
If you need more detailed steps or assistance, let me know!
What other options do I have if the client security finding doesn't pay me my money
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If the Client Security Fund doesn't pay out, consider these additional options:
- File a complaint with the State Bar of Georgia.
- Pursue a legal malpractice claim against the lawyer.
- Explore mediation services for a potential settlement.
- Consider small claims court for smaller amounts.
If you need more specific guidance on these steps, feel free to ask!