Retainer - refundable or no?
Early in 2007 I was sued by a construction company because of an internet posting that listed the specifics of my mother's dealings with them in reference to purchasing a home in South Florida. I hired an attorney to defend my case. I sent him a retainer and some additional funds and we won the case. The construction company decided to appeal the case. My attorney advised me that he would recommend that he hire an appeals attorney specialist and that he would need about $12k to do so, which I wired to him. No contract was signed with my attorney - he told me verbally the funds would be needed to hire the appeals attorney. However, soon after the construction company decided to drop the appeal. The appeals attorney was never hired or needed. This happened back in August of '07 and I wasn't informed of the case being dropped until November of '07. I finally received their final bill last week after several attempts to contact them.. Do I have a right to all or some of my $12k back? I am! in California and my attorney is in Florida. Thank you!
Re: Retainer - refundable or no?
I am a Florida attorney. I believe that you may have a legitimate claim. You certainly should have been promptly notified of the termination of the appeal against you. Moreover, the Florida Bar recommends/requires written agreements.
You may contact me to discuss: [email protected]
Re: Retainer - refundable or no?
I am a Florida attorney. I believe that you may have a legitimate claim. You certainly should have been promptly notified of the termination of the appeal against you. Moreover, the Florida Bar recommends/requires written agreements.
You may contact me to discuss: [email protected]
