Are all lawyers this incredibly rude?

[alms24sebring]

First, its not horribly long but the last paragraph is the one to read if you're too lazy to read the whole thing.

So pretty much got in trouble and needed a lawyer. My bro hooked me with his when he got in trouble. He forwarned me that he was a d!ck but did his job well so I went with it. Make a long story short Ill just go to the main problems.

The very first court date court was at 2:00. He tells me to be there at 1:00 sharp so I was there at 1:00 sharp. He shows up at like 2:15, after court started. Good thing my case wasn't up yet and we took a recess. Then outside he's sittin there asking me the most basic questions! He's like "ok.. so you were driving your moms car? and what car was it?" after I had already told him all that and more twice in the last 2 months before that! Case continued..

2nd court date tells me he's ganna be there at 1:00 sharp. Ok, Im there at 1:00 sharp. This mofo doesnt show up till 2:45!! :wtf:, talk about sweating like an Afghan at an airport. I had to tell my Judge that he hadnt showed yet, glad he accepted. And then when he finally showed up he's sittin there asking me the same basic shiz! What did I pay you for you f***tard. Case continued..

3rd and last court date was at 10:00am, tells me to be there at 9:00am. He actually showed up at like 9:10 :O I couldnt believe it. Not only that but he tells me good news that he finally worked with the cop and got a good deal for me at the last minute. It was the one and only time I felt he was fighting for me.

The kicker of the whole ordeal that really blew me away is that he asked me in front of everyone for a $1500 "tip" because of all the hard work he put in. EXCUSE ME!! Sorry partner but you charged me a flat rate from the start AND I am NOT satisfied with your work at all. What happens if I get a car in a shop with a check engine light? It could take 5 mins or 5 hours to find the problem, but I still get paid the same amount! Sorry if you're having personal financial problems but Im only giving you a firm handshake and a thank you, A-hole. I mean am I the only one that thinks thats completely rude, unethical, and wrong? Everyone I talked to thinks so and Im ganna tell him that the next time I talk to him. Has anyone ever come across this?

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Simple answer: Lawyers are crooks. It sounds like you got a prick also. Good luck man.

[Ajax]

I've not been impressed with most lawyers I've met. I sat on a jury 2 years ago, the prosecuting attorney was an utter b****, and the defense , while not having much to work with on the case, just seemed like he didn't know what was going on. Its like people go into that job just for the money...

[Jesda]

Wow, takes balls to flat out ask for more money after the fact.

[Encryptshun]

I'm actually surprised at his lack of guile. Most attorneys will bleed you dry before the verdict.

[sbird1]

This sounds much like the DUI attorney I had a few years ago. He didn't do a damn thing until the last court date and just made a deal with the judge. Didn't really do anything. Lawyers are bullshlt.

[carloslebaron]

Actually Encryptshun is right, most attorneys want their money in advance. About him asking yoy the same questions, this may be for reasons as, he wants to check if you are telling the truth so your version will be always the same, he forgot what your case is about because he has lots of cases everyday and he wants you to refresh his memory, etc.

About the attorney being late and the judge keeop going wih other cases until he shows up, that is common in courts, and judges understand it.

Apparently your version was trusted and he worked for a deal, and apparently he was successful doing so. He must have his "connections" or be with some kind of good reputation with the police department, and I thing that instead of money you might buy him a "gold pen" or something of value as a gift and as a way to say "thanks", because you might need him again. Remember that he took your friend and you out of trouble with the law or the complaint against you...so he is good after all...and you don't have to complaint about his methods as long as they work in favor of the client.

My regards.

[Encryptshun]

Please never agree with me again.

[Jesda]

Buy him a watch



Tell him to start using it

[alms24sebring]

^ lol, good idea.

Apparently he does have a good reputation, atleast thats what he tells me. He's been a lawyer for 33 years and knows the cop very very well. I dont know how many times Ive heard that sentence from him. He knows all the judges and all the lawyers that we passed by there.

I also agree that he should've asked for money before hand, not after the freakin case was decided, thats the point. I will never use him again. Ever. Lawyers are rip offs but I think he asked me for a bonus because I think he may have cut me a deal from thhe start. I think he could've charged more for the charges against me, but well... should have done so.

[carloslebaron]

Please never agree with me again.

Please accept my apologies if aggreing with you actually offends you...now, can you see the arrow showing that direction? ....yes, please keep going...*shooo shooo...

(*Sound of the toy train here in the play room...sure..right.... )

[Amays U G37S]

I have a JAG lawyer that just moved down from Chicago. I knew him for a bit, and then wanted him to work on a case with my car.

Long story short, I told him to quit my case, give me half of my money back, and call it good. Plus I do computer services for him so we can exchange some work, set his office up etc. No problem.

He now borrows money from me.

And has been for the last 2 weeks.

I don't understand it.

Cool guy tho, so I don't mind.

[alms24sebring]

^ well if you trust him... Its probly good to know a lawyer on a personal level tho.

I guess the other thing I was ganna say is if the case went to hell, he wouldn't see me asking for money in return because it didnt go the way I wanted.

[Amays U G37S]

Heads up. In GA if the attorney 'misrepresents' you, you can ask for a full refund.

Has to be in the amount of $750 or more. But that's in GA.

Ya, he's going through some stuff. But bet your a** if I was in a rear end collision, he would be my lawyer, and we would both be getting paid like Ken Nugent.

[Dattebayo]

and I thing that instead of money you might buy him a "gold pen" or something of value as a gift and as a way to say "thanks", because you might need him again. Remember that he took your friend and you out of trouble with the law or the complaint against you...so he is good after all...and you don't have to complaint about his methods as long as they work in favor of the client.

Just a reminder, but isn't the lawyer agreed that he's doing a job for money? If I take a contract to do work for a flat fee, I don't expect a damn pen or anything after it's done. Nor do I ask the boss for a tip when it's over. This lawyer is a fu*ktard, and his "connections" probably cost him $$$, because he obviously can't make friends on his own.

[carloslebaron]

Just a reminder, but isn't the lawyer agreed that he's doing a job for money? If I take a contract to do work for a flat fee, I don't expect a damn pen or anything after it's done. Nor do I ask the boss for a tip when it's over. This lawyer is a fu*ktard, and his "connections" probably cost him $$$, because he obviously can't make friends on his own.

I don't think that inviting a drink to his attorney should be a good idea, because friendship is not the goal, but sending him a paid dinner for two in a restaurant is a better way to say thanks. This is not obligatory, but also several homeowners invite drinks or food to workers besides paying them, specially if the work is going well. Just a reminder.

[Jesda]

Instead of a "gold pen," buy him a "gold shower."

[skydragoness]

Am I the only one that chuckled at the thread title?

I dunno. I had an attorney way-back-when to represent me in a car accident that wasn't my fault and it went just fine.
In fact they were nicer and more professional with me than my car insurance company at the time.

[alms24sebring]

Just a reminder, but isn't the lawyer agreed that he's doing a job for money? If I take a contract to do work for a flat fee, I don't expect a damn pen or anything after it's done. Nor do I ask the boss for a tip when it's over. This lawyer is a fu*ktard, and his "connections" probably cost him $$$, because he obviously can't make friends on his own.

I don't think that inviting a drink to his attorney should be a good idea, because friendship is not the goal, but sending him a paid dinner for two in a restaurant is a better way to say thanks. This is not obligatory, but also several homeowners invite drinks or food to workers besides paying them, specially if the work is going well. Just a reminder.

No Carlos, Dave is right. I might flip him a quarter at most. Besides hes not even married.. no suprise. He's truely an arragant egotisical butthole that deserves nothing else from me.

Instead of a "gold pen," buy him a "gold shower."

Thoses are free.99 where Im from, any takers?

[allenms240]

Wow, Guess I got lucky with my lawyer a few months ago. Was always in touch and got my case dismissed. I paid him a flat rate up front before we did anything. Was really polite and professional.

[Bubba1]

Has anyone ever come across this?

That's a shame. Fortunately, not all lawyers are scumbags. The trick is finding an ethical one. I had to get one a few years ago to help with my parent's estate and found one thru my accountant. She was wonderful and saved me a lotta money/aggravation.

[alms24sebring]

yeah I kinda wished I shopped around. Like I said my bro said he was good. He gave me a good price from the start so wit it is what it is.

Ive been avoiding him but I know I have to talk to him sooner or later about a restricted license