Problems with a hired traffic lawyer

The code of conduct under which Georgia attorneys operate requires that we timely transmit funds to our clients. This could be a legitimate mistake or miscommunication. However, if your attorney does not resolve this matter right away, you should as the State Bar of Georgia to intervene on your behalf. There is a Consumer assistance program that is intended to help resolve such problems. Their information is as follows:

The State Bar's Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) helps people with questions or problems with Georgia lawyers. When someone contacts the State Bar with a problem or complaint, a member of the Consumer Assistance Program staff responds to the inquiry and attempts to identify the problem. Most problems can be resolved by providing information or referrals, calling the lawyer, or suggesting various ways of dealing with the dispute. A grievance form is sent out when serious unethical conduct may be involved.

•Information for Consumers

•Information for Attorneys

•Pertinent Bar Rules


All inquiries must be directed to the CAP Help Line at (404) 527-8759, or toll free at (800) 334-6865 ext. 759.

CAP Staff:

Lynda Hulsey, Director

Steven Conner, Assistant Director

Department Fax: (404) 287-8390

I hope this will aid in resolving your problem. Feel free to contact me with any questions

Steven I. Goldman
GOLDMAN & ASSOCIATES
The Equitable Bldg. - Suite 2020
100 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-9555
(404) 577-9556 (fax)
Steve@GoldmanLawAtlanta.com
www.GoldmanLawAtlanta.com

Three days is not an unreasonable period of time. I would call again today and ask when you should expect to hear back from them. If it drags on for another two weeks without a satisfactory response, then you should get the State Bar involved or you can get the insurance company involved if you have not signed the release yet.

Normally the insurance carrier will make the check out to you and copayable to the lawyer and send it with the release. Have you signed a check or a release in the matter?

Sincerely

Chris Simon