A family law firm was representung me for approximately one year. Just prior to the trial they withdrew (via Court Order)from the case. I was able to find a lawyer to help me pro bono and the case proceeded to trial (still no decision). The first law firm has sued me for their fees. My pro bono lawyer told me he would write to them to drop the lawsuit for the fees. Well, I guess he never did and it looks like the first law firm got a judgement against me ($40K) as I received a notice of a proof hearing. Pro bono lawyer tells me I need a lawyer but can't help me. I have no money for lawyers (as well as many other things...). Has anyone ever attended a proof hearing? If so, were you able to successfully defend yourself? My first lawyers did a very poor job in respresenting me and charged me alot of money.
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I don't think this is posted in an area that will be read by many who could answer your question.
I've certainly had trouble with the attorneys I had for my divorce...and one of them is involved in my BK as he's trying to collect $91,000 after being paid $100k already for doing nothing in regards to my divorce...I had to fire him for playing with the other side! So I do understand.
You're posting on a bankruptcy forum, so I assume you have filed or are thinking of filing for bankruptcy, correct?
If so, then the attonrey fees should certainly be dischargeable and you want to file before the attonrey has a chance to lien any of your property, like esp. your house.
You might consider re-posting your question either under 'general' or, if you know which you'd file for, Ch 7 or Ch 13.
Finally, most BK attorneys will answer questions for an hour or two for free. So if you haven't already, you should call and set up a few appts.Comment
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Very hard to understand what you're saying happened.
Assuming these are all the same case you're talking about (and not two separate case) then you say the CC already has a judgment against you, correct?...if thats true then they may be motioning for you to appear at a hearing to administer a Debtors Exam. ('proof' in your court district may mean that)...otherwise 'proof' is usually a hearing where you and plaintiff prove up your respective complaints and defenses.
Agree with another poster you do need at least some legal advice from local lawyer to see what you are actually facing.Comment
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Thank you ColoradoBell. I took your suggestion and posted on the General Talk board. This lawsuit was a post judgement matter. My divorce cost me over $100K over a decade ago. I'm wondering how effective one can be at a proof hearing as it seems that the judgment has been entered so I'm wondering what I can do to stop it or at least slow it down. It's too bad these lawyers who represented me for the matrimonial matter weren't so agrressive with my case against my ex! (I won't even get into their lack of honesty!)Comment
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