Lawyer Abandonment Legal Options

Summary

If your lawyer abandoned your case and you received only a partial refund, consider filing a small claims court case in indiana for amounts up to $8,000. Gather all relevant documents and evidence, file a complaint at your local county court, pay the filing fee, and serve the complaint to your lawyer. Since an investigation with the indiana disciplinary commission is already underway, pursuing small claims court for the refund could be a practical step. Consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.

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my lawyer abandoned my case the day before trial. He failed to perform any action items he said he would over the course of our time together. I requested a refund and he sent me */10th of it. I believe him to be guilty of malpractice, but can not find an attorney to take the case. Should I take it to small claims court?
Hi Kim! Sorry to hear about your situation. In Indiana, small claims court could be an option for recovering the refund amount. You can file a claim for amounts up to $*,*.
Do you know the total amount you paid to the lawyer?
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Thanks for sharing, Kim. Since you paid $* and received only */10th of it back, you can definitely consider taking your case to small claims court in Indiana. Here are the steps:
- Gather all documents and evidence related to your payments and communication with the lawyer.
- File a small claims complaint at your local county court.
- Pay the filing fee and serve the complaint to your lawyer.
Would you like more details on how to file a small claims complaint?
is this the best option for me? or are there better options?
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Hi Kim! Taking your case to small claims court is a practical option for recovering the refund. However, if you believe your lawyer committed malpractice, you might also consider filing a complaint with the Indiana Disciplinary Commission.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint with the Indiana Disciplinary Commission?
i already did that and an investigation is under way
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Hi Kim! Since the investigation with the Indiana Disciplinary Commission is already underway, pursuing small claims court for the refund could be a practical step.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to file a small claims complaint in Indiana?
yes
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Hi Kim! Here are the detailed steps to file a small claims complaint in Indiana:
*. Gather Evidence: Collect all documents related to your payment and communication with the lawyer.
*. File a Complaint: Visit your local county court to file a small claims complaint.
*. Pay Filing Fee: Pay the required filing fee.
*. Serve the Complaint: Serve the complaint to your lawyer.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?