Appeals Help - URGENT
Hi. I am forced & did file an appeal on my own. I need very sound answers on how to explain the reason for the appeal from a lower court.
My attorney was to file a lawsuit, but he did not communicate with me well, then he bailed out at the last minute, so statute of limitations was an issue.
As he bailed, I asked if he even prepared the suit; he sent me the lawsuit in an email attachment at 6:PM that day. It was 1.5 days (I was informed by him) before it needed to be filed in lower court.
The next day I signed & sent it overnight mail 30 miles away to the court, it filed, & according to everyone at the time, it was still filed within the 90 day statute of limitations. I didn't find out however, until the first hearing was held, that the defense filed for a dismissal based on a 90-day statute of limitations not being met. I was never told this and even when the bad attorney sent me the lawsuit by email, he was late by two days--he had missed the filing statute by 2 days! 90 days is not the same as 3 months!
I have until May 9 to file the content of the appeal & how the defense attorney is filing for attorney fees to be paid by me. The Bar has not been helpful. I can't find a lawyer who wants a messy case. Help please.
Re: Appeals Help - URGENT
Is this an appeal to the court of appeal? Or to the appellate department of the superior court?
What is the case number, and what is the case about?
It sounds like you have a possible legal malpractice action against the lawyer.
Call your local bar association and ask for attorneys who handle legal malpractice suits.
In the meantime, most appellate courts routinely grant extensions, so look on the court's website for info about how to get one. If you cannot find out, then call the appellate clerk and ask how to get one.
Re: Appeals Help - URGENT
Is this an appeal to the court of appeal? Or to the appellate department of the superior court?
What is the case number, and what is the case about?
It sounds like you have a possible legal malpractice action against the lawyer.
Call your local bar association and ask for attorneys who handle legal malpractice suits.
In the meantime, most appellate courts routinely grant extensions, so look on the court's website for info about how to get one. If you cannot find out, then call the appellate clerk and ask how to get one.
Re: Appeals Help - URGENT
Is this an appeal to the court of appeal? Or to the appellate department of the superior court?
What is the case number, and what is the case about?
It sounds like you have a possible legal malpractice action against the lawyer.
Call your local bar association and ask for attorneys who handle legal malpractice suits.
In the meantime, most appellate courts routinely grant extensions, so look on the court's website for info about how to get one. If you cannot find out, then call the appellate clerk and ask how to get one.
Re: Appeals Help - URGENT
Is this an appeal to the court of appeal? Or to the appellate department of the superior court?
What is the case number, and what is the case about?
It sounds like you have a possible legal malpractice action against the lawyer.
Call your local bar association and ask for attorneys who handle legal malpractice suits.
In the meantime, most appellate courts routinely grant extensions, so look on the court's website for info about how to get one. If you cannot find out, then call the appellate clerk and ask how to get one.
Re: Appeals Help - URGENT
Is this an appeal to the court of appeal? Or to the appellate department of the superior court?
What is the case number, and what is the case about?
It sounds like you have a possible legal malpractice action against the lawyer.
Call your local bar association and ask for attorneys who handle legal malpractice suits.
In the meantime, most appellate courts routinely grant extensions, so look on the court's website for info about how to get one. If you cannot find out, then call the appellate clerk and ask how to get one.
