What recourse is there against a lawyer who sued me frivolously?
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You have to win the case first.  Then you MIGHT have claim for abuse of process and malicious prosecution.  These types of cases are VERY hard to prove and looked down upon by the courts.  You should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state on these issues.
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Sue them. Some stranger who has no connection to you is harassing you and you don't know what to do? Stop being stupid. Get the name of the company, the caller, their address (if possible) and their phone number and Tell them the next time they call that if they call and harass you one more time you will contact a lawyer and begin court proceedings. They're bullying you and you're falling for it. They can't do a thing to you. You own them NOTHING so what can they do to you? Threaten to call a lawyer and the calls will stop PRONTO. Simple.\n\n--\nto hiseasy... what a dumb fcuking plan. Give them your home phone number. Great, now you're establishing a history of contact and initiating a dialogue that could cause a judge to question whether you have a real connection with the person their seeking. And your 300K claim sounds like bullshyt.\n\nNip this in the bud NOW. They have called you, personally, repeteadly, harrassed and threatened you. That's grounds for a lawsuit right there. You don't need to give them your home phone number to prove this. Only an idiot would do that. Give them personal info about you... real fcuking smart.\n\n--\nOk, sorry I called you stupid. But avoiding a lawsuit may not be possible. You're tried telling them not to call, right? did it work? didn't think so. You have to at least THREATEN to file a lawsuit. They're harassing you at work and you own them nothing. It's no different than some stranger off the street bothering you everyday while you go for coffee! C'mon, don't be ... silly. Talking nice to them and pleading with them to stop hasn't worked and is unnecessary. What if it never ends? You came here looking for answers. That's mine. And I'm not the only one who thinks that protecting yourself through the courts is the answers.
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Most anyone can sue, but winning a suit is something else.  Suppose your boss brought suit against you because he lost that client?  On the other hand, what the hell, hire a lawyer for $5,000; it will probably make you "feel good"\nIn looking for a new job, search the newspaper classified section, under the Jobs; Stupid Clowns category.
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talk to your lawyer. hire a lawyer.
959134
Yes, you can recourse to a superior court. Ask for legal advise, recoursing is not cheap.
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Perhaps you can tune us in as to what mistakes the hospital performed. Was it the physicians, the nurses, the structure of the building? You see, some lawyers are offered plenty of money to keep their mouths shut. My father tried suing a company who almost caused his death. All I can say is money that slid under the table did not cause the court to rule in his favor. His lawyer wasnt the best guy out there either.\n\nMy advise to you is hold on to that determination. Go to court, if you feel your case needs to be heard again appeal. If it closes wait a while and then re-open it. Whatever you do though, DO NOT GIVE IN, DO NOT GIVE UP.\n\nI hope you resolve this matter successfully.
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Um...maybe you didn't really "prove your case."  Also, the city was not obligated to make sure you had an attorney to represent you.  Courts aren't perfect, but c'mon.
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If its in response to a ruling of his, you can appeal to another court. IF its a complaint against a judge himself, try speaking with your state's Bar Associaton. Judges were once lawyers and are STILL subject to the rules governing them. Even if not, its still a good place to start. Good luck
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If this lawyer is indeed not doing her job, and you believe this to be a true violation of your client-attorney relationship, then you should report your lawyer to your state's American Bar Association.\n\nThere is a two-inch-thick manual of ABA approved rules of professional conduct for lawyers and if your lawyer is violating rules of diligence and competence, then you are more than entitled to get your retainer back. \n\nTechnically, a lawyer cannot spend any of the retainer money until his or her assigned tasks (for which the money was paid) have been completed. Therefore, unless your lawyer has carried out the tasks you agreed on, that money should still be there. \n\nConsider the following questions before you contact the ABA:\n(1) How long has it been since your lawyer contacted you about your case?\n(2) How complicated was the task assigned?\n(3) Does the attorney work for a firm where you could try contacting the firm first?
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did u get ur money returned? that is called a retainer  u should get it back if he decides he cant take the case because of lack of evidence or lack of time for ur case   u cant allow a rich attorney to take advantage of u, cause u have problems in court ... see another attorney (who is not his friend) and get paid back through him. they don't like getting sued by fellow attorneys either.... good luck
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oo that first answerer was hopefully kidding, I always like what you ask. I didn't do it...should I get my lawyer
509727
sounds like you need a lawyer
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i would contact a lawyer
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First, find a better lawyer.  Then, they will be able to help you.  I would NOT continue with this lawyer who clearly does not have the skills to properly handle your case.
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The only thing that actually comes to mind is the potential malpractice of your attorney.  Your attorney probably should have known what party to sue on your behalf.  I would start with filing a grievance with the bar association in your state, and find an attorney that will handle a malpractice case. Generally, once the SOL has passed, you're out.  Check to see if the statute of limitations is that 2 years your think it is for an insurance claim (don't assume that it is if it came from the attorney that filed against the wrong party).
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Oops!!!\nCan you say "Law suit"!!!!
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He can sue you, sure.   Whether or not he can WIN is the real issue, and as long as you told the truth, you have a pretty good defense.  If he is harassing you by phone and threatening, I think THAT's his intent - just to give you a hard time.  His legal costs would be pretty significant, and, even if yor story is only PART true, he stands little chance of collecting from you (although a trail is a hassle, and you would have some expense).\n\nSounds like he's playing "chicken."  Make sure your version of the story is accurate, and then ignore him.  Or if you don't think the harassment is worth posting a complaint, remove it and get over it.  If the complaint is legitimate, you should report him to the BBB.  And if it were me, I would post something with THAT, and just say  you had a very bad experience.