How can I recover losing a huge amount of money from having a bad lawyer? -

I lost a lot of money from a lawyer who misrepresented me and the time to appeal has elapsed. I wanted him to appeal and he refused. I later found out he was arrested for drug use and sells. Also, found out he has NO malpratice insurance and is trying to make me pay his fees he does not deserve and I did NOT sign a contract. This was a divorce case involving a lot of money.... Can someone help me?????

First, I would file a complaint with your state bar association disciplinary board. You can probably get their number off of the state bar association s web site. Call and ask them the procedure, (it varies from state to state). Next, you can hire an attorney to pursue a malpractice claim against the former attorney. Just because he doesn t have malpractice insurance, doesn t mean you don t have a claim. (I am NOT evaluating here whether you have a claim or not. That can only be done by a licensed attorney in your state, who has found out all the facts. Call your state bar association for a referral.

I urge you to file a complaint against this attorney with the Bar Association in your state as well as the Attorney General s office in your state. They will be able to help you and if you have all your documents, even better. Run don t walk.