Contact your state bar association. They typically can provide information on grievances filed against the attorney. They may not choose to share details on the specific cases. There are references such that provide credit ratings as well.
Get a lawyer!
Call a lawyer.
You would be wise to consult a lawyer.
Consult a lawyer.
Being self insured does not protect one from law suits. Anybody with a reasonable claim can sue someone else. It is a hazard of a litigeous society.
A defence lawyer is usually for the person being sued in a lawsuit and your local yellow pages will have a directory to defense lawyers in your area and their contact information. Or you can visit your local court house to find direct information.
Aston Jacobs is no longer in business! they ripped people off and stole clients money.
The lawyer may be sued by the client-- just as if you paid a plumber to fix your sink and he never did the work. But there's also the possibility that the client may file a complaint with the bar association or with whatever body regulates lawyers in the state in which the lawyer is licensed. Where the lawyer has not reason for failing to represent the client after being paid, such a complaint can result in a reprimand or suspension of the lawyer's license or, in extreme cases, disbarment.
I would pay the bill. This is the start of your being sued for the bill.
Get a Lawyer, Hope this helps, Good Luck and God Bless!!
A person can contact the company and ask if they are being sued. However, contacting the Better Business Bureau may have better results.
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