Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

[paddyhaig]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

You received my PM? I'm using a smart phone, that may look a little different that the screen shot you posted. But I am very impressed with your knowledge and ability to navigate and utilize the Legalbeagle system.

[des8]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

You received my PM? I'm using a smart phone, that may look a little different that the screen shot you posted. But I am very impressed with your knowledge and ability to navigate and utilize the Legalbeagle system.

But you use a Smart Phone, I don't even have a mobile (cell) phone.

For the benefit of other members the PM contained personal information and set out the circumstances already outlined in this thread.
I have cautioned about appointing a solicitor who may not be a specialist in contentious probate, and the need to control costs.

[paddyhaig]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

I will concur, I was asking Des8 her opinion on the email in which I had outlined my issues, this email I am sending to a solicitor and wanted to know her thoughts on how I was articulating the issues. She has been quite helpful publicly via the group forum however this email had the names of a number of law practices that I didn't feel would be wise to make public and I'm sure would be against Legalbeagal policy.

[paddyhaig]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

I just realized that I skipped over the fact that you have family on board. Wishing you all great happiness and again Des8 your remarkable patience and gracefulness in your communications with me.

[paddyhaig]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

I also managed to dig out from my email correspondence the email request that I had made to my solicitors for my case file, the request which they chose to ignore. I later had another solicitor request the file from my contracted solicitors and they supplied the file, in digital format however it certainly looks crafted to demonize me.

[des8]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

, I was asking Des8 her opinion .

Des for Desmond, not Desdemona

[paddyhaig]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

Do you look good in a dress? ;-)

[des8]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

Only if the light's poor

[paddyhaig]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

Not to loose track :-) But is the a law pertaining to a client requesting their file and the solicitor denying access? Wouldn't this be considered obstruction?
I'm just trying to build a case out of the numerous acts of disappointing service I received and as to what created the distrust and hostile relationship.

[des8]

Re: Contracted solicitors, I just needed a second opinion

Whether or not obstructive, it is most definitely a contravention of section 2 of Solicitors Code of Conduct 2007
This from the SRA guide (http://www.sra.org.uk/documents/code...-relations.pdf) : "When you cease acting for a client, you will need to consider what should be done with the paperwork. You must hand over the client's files promptly on request subject to your right to exercise a lien in respect of outstanding costs."
You might find the whole of that link useful!