Elizabeth M. asked
I paid an attorney in full to file bankruptcy for me, but after many excuses over a year, they never filed it. I fired them and hired another attorney who filed within two weeks and had it discharged a few months later. During this time, my husband’s paycheck was garnished, which did not happen before hiring the first attorney. Is this a case of legal malpractice?
November 20th, 2024
Jean K. answered
The conduct of the first attorney, who took your money but failed to file your bankruptcy, could be ...
November 20th, 2024
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