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Cheated by Lawyer (modified 0 times) Malathi Hi, My parents sold a piece of land in Bentong in 2008, the buyer's lawyer paid deposit and cheated the remaining amount. We made mistake by not recruiting our own lawyer. Since the buyer was cash payer, he paid all amount to the lawyer. The lawyer promised to pay the remaining amount in 2 weeks time and we sign document to change land title. Till today we never receive the remaining money. Police report has been made and we reported the case to Bar Council. So far no action is taken. Once a while we receive letter from Bar Council saying meeting has been arranged, committee member been recruited but no sign of getting back the money. We went to see another lawyer to sue the Bentong lawyer but he never take the case, saying if the lawyer declare bankruptcy we don’t get any money. Also went to see another lawyer for second opinion, he is asking 40% which is too much to pay now. Is there any other way to get the money? Please help. Thanks. 04 Jan, 2012 09:47:40

RE:Cheated by Lawyer (modified 0 times) natalie Profile | Email Hi malathi, u can sue the firm coz lawyer firm is covered by their own insurance. Insuranc will cover them if there is any negligence on their part n suddenly being sued by other party regards, natalie 07 Jan, 2012 12:21:25

RE:Cheated by Lawyer (modified 0 times) Malathi Dear Natalie, His law firm has been closed and the lawyer was stuck off can I still sue the firm..Thanks 09 Jan, 2012 16:45:47

RE:Cheated by Lawyer (modified 0 times) natalie Profile | Email Hi malathi, u cn sue him in person regards, natalie 10 Jan, 2012 22:49:30

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