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Post  Posted: May 13, 2008 - 12:35 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top
Post subject: anyone know who to complain to about a bad lawyer?

hired a chinese lawyer whose firm is supposed to have a good rep, and he didn't do anything. even left his intern to talk to me and refused my phone calls after i gave him money.

how can i get my retainer fee returned? is there an association or committee to complain to?
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Post  Posted: May 13, 2008 - 01:14 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top

You will need to provide more details about the situation. What was he supposed to do?

However I don't think a complain would have much effects.

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Call this number: 021.I.just.got.jacked.888 should do the trick.

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Post  Posted: May 14, 2008 - 12:59 PM  Reply with quote  Back to top

The Shanghai Bar Association is probably the best place to start--http://www.lawyers.com.cn/. Alternatively, you might want to contact the Shanghai municipal government http://www.shanghai.gov.cn/shanghai/node17256/index.html

Complaints to the Bar here do not carry the same weight as in the US. Still, I can assure you that local lawyers do not enjoy being reported or, occasionally, investigated.

Before taking this step consider: Is your complaint valid? Did the lawyer clearly not perform or did you simply not get the answer you had hoped for? Is your position supported by facts that are well-documented (i.e., an engagement letter spelling out the scope of services, receipts, faxes, emails, other deliverables); have you made it clear to the lawyer that you are disatisfied with his performance and are now considering filing a complaint (not required but shows good faith)?

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there is always 2 side of story everytime..
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