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shmoe598 t1_iyfpabt wrote

You paid 35 grand up front? And a lawyer wants 30 grand just to talk? This sounds horribly made up

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sassy615 t1_iyj76hn wrote

The $35g was to handle the case, that was a flat fee, with no additional charges. As for the $30g, I wrote it wrong, it was to take over the case.

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shmoe598 t1_iyj7flu wrote

Right but the lawyer you paid 35g to didn't end up handling it so why can't you get that back

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sassy615 t1_iyfpvzb wrote

I paid $10g and $25g almost 5 yrs ago. The $30g was with a new lawyer whom I spoke with last night. Not made up! I have the receipts. Really?

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RIhawk t1_iyfr93c wrote

Damn, sounds like you need to take your lawyer to court too.

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sassy615 t1_iyft9cu wrote

Unfortunately, in the state of RI that is almost unpossible, we are a totally corrupt state and I have to hire a Boston lawyer, otherwise, thier all friends and will look after each other. I hope none of you all have to deal with the RI court system

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Mdad1988 t1_iyftjmb wrote

How did you have 35k for a lawyer but not even get a credible lawyer 😩 my attempt at a legal joke... You wanted pro Bono, You got pro bono'ed

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Mdad1988 t1_iyfu5yu wrote

Sorry here mostly for comedic relief, best of luck

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sassy615 t1_iyfvoc5 wrote

Thank you for being honest, even at my family's expense. Rest well, and wish you nothing but happiness and a bright future ✨️

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Mdad1988 t1_iyfwalt wrote

Wishing you the best as well, some of us don't have $35k to lose.

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sassy615 t1_iyfxrop wrote

I don't have $35g to lose! That was was life savings! But, will I stand, yes! If that means I become homeless and lose everything against a corrupt RI court system, then so it will be. In the end, I will show how much our state is fucked! Are state cares only about itself and not about its citizens! Good night!

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sassy615 t1_iyfu3kl wrote

He was a credible lawyer, made endless promises and just never followed through. If you give $35g at lawyer, would you just walk away? No, you stay with that person and hope that he does his job, correct?

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_iyfy9iw wrote

I understand why you posted this here in the state sub where it does belong but I am curious what the responses would be like in the r/legal sub too.

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sassy615 t1_iyfz05f wrote

How do I that? New at this and really need answers asap?

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_iyfzoiw wrote

Tap on r/legal, then add your post there. It’s the same process there as what you did to enter it here. I would list the steps but it can be different depending on mobile vs desktop, etc.

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toobroketooboujee t1_iyg0x9r wrote

r/legaladvice would be better

If your lawyer failed to do his or her job, you can file a complaint https://www.courts.ri.gov/PublicResources/disciplinaryboard/PDF/FAQ.pdf

But if they set reasonable expectations for you and you just don’t like that they think a plea is in your best interest, that’s not necessarily poor representation. Trials are difficult and expensive and juries are hard to predict. Is it in federal court or state court? That could also factor in.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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AJP51017 t1_iyfrn1s wrote

Try contacting Mark Smith out of Providence

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Downtown-Armadillo58 t1_iyh8sha wrote

So what's your case about? I feel that might give some more context as to why your lawyer is getting out.

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sassy615 t1_iyhmi0q wrote

He is withdrawing because he is retiring, or so he says.

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Downtown-Armadillo58 t1_iyhqqdr wrote

That doesn't answer my question.im asking because maybe it's an unwinnable case and maybe you're ( not accusing you if this, just a thought) being to thick headed to accept it and this is his way out. End of the day we need more context to the situation

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UnderfoldedBlanket t1_iyhcdi2 wrote

Can you share who your lawyer was? That sounds terrible. Corruption is everywhere but there are good attorneys out there

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shmoe598 t1_iyhsn3v wrote

Do you paid a lawyer 35 grand and he didn't do what you paid him for. Are you able to get that back for breach of contract?

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theovertalker t1_iykhqn4 wrote

Crackpot

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sassy615 t1_iyklvfl wrote

?you? Why are there so many cruel people in the world, that have nothing better to do but bully others. Use that time to make a change, and your country a better place. Good luck and may you find happiness and good fortune.

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sassy615 t1_iykocxz wrote

I can tell you that after being in a 350 Ford that flipped over at least 2 times and hit at least 2 trees, that I found home, until I was awoken and then found nothing but pain and wanted to go back to the peace I felt!

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sassy615 t1_iyfqab6 wrote

The $30g was take on the case, obviously!

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melissafromtherivah t1_iyfr7nq wrote

Criminal defense is expensive

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sassy615 t1_iyfs723 wrote

Yes, unfortunately 😔

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saucyB52 t1_iyga3a4 wrote

nahh, i got locked up for skateboarding in the road, $2k later lawyer gets me out

i even made the providence journal, i was famouse for a few days

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sassy615 t1_iygayv9 wrote

Ya, so didn't my nephew for jumping off the Jamstown bridge and surviving!

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saucyB52 t1_iykloey wrote

really

did he tell you the tail of how it felt, i wanna here details, the initial letting go of life and green lighting the jump

the initial falling feeling, wat were his thoughts on the way down, cuz you know he had time to think, wat were his thoughts

and then the after the crash, floatin all wrecked, wats goin on in the mind

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sassy615 t1_iyknqtj wrote

You would have to ask him! How would I know, I wasn't there.

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Swamp_yankee_ninja t1_iyfzii4 wrote

You need to write the bar association. Your lawyer is a deadbeat, it’s not uncommon in Rhode Island. Fire him and request a complete refund, being he refuses to go to trial. Hire another lawyer who will do the work. Saul Goodman for example.

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sassy615 t1_iykf4dt wrote

Lol, it's that the dude from the TV show! Good one. Anyway, thank you for your advice and will be doing so asap.

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sassy615 t1_iyg72x0 wrote

I have been told that RI is so corrupt, good luck! If this was a Mass case, than maybe I would have a chance. All RI is corrupt, unfortunately 😕

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