Claire Karlene Mehaffey

Upon the request of Ms Mehaffey and her assistant, I first paid a $5000 retainer and was later emailed a contract to sign. Ms Mehaffey assured me that she would refund my retainer if I would decide not to hire her. When I read the contract I realized I could not agree to its terms, especially the Rep...lenishment of Retainer Clause and the additional excessive fees. The contract clearly states that legal representation does not commence until a retainer is paid and contract signed. I did not sign and informed Ms Mehaffey that I was not going to hire her. However, she refused to refund my retainer fee in full. She claimed she did work on my behalf, prepared documents to submit to the court, to note without my knowledge or permission. I have never known a lawyer to do work on behalf of a client, specifically prepare court documents for a case, without a signed contract in place. A grievance filing and lawsuit are sure to follow unless Ms Mehaffey begins to behave ethically and morally. Her actions are a disgrace to the legal profession.