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Mediation agreement signed under duress ...
Murrieta, CA
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I signed a 'stipulation for settlement' at mediation under duress. My attorney became very verbally abusive before mediation to the extent that we no longer had a viable working relationship. With trial just around the corner, his surprise announcement of his expectation of sky-high fees (no written agreement) and no time before trial to get new counsel, I didn't feel that I had any choice but to settle. Can I undo this? The more formal agreement requires me to attest that I did NOT sign the agreement under duress. What can I do?
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Michael Douglas Goforth
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Posted about 1 month ago.
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Mediation should never be under duress. However settlement in mediation may be enforceable in court, subject to substantial evidence of duress.
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