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Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:53 am
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:53 am
So my attorney M Sean Reid in Lafayette just skipped town, closing down his practice without telling anyone and stealing all his clients money. Planning on filing a complaint with the bar association and a police report today, is there anything else I should be doing right now? Luckily the retainer I had with him wasn't much but I'm sure he stole a lot more from his other clients.
The story I'm hearing is that he got into some kind of trouble and is hiding out in Utah. What a POS. Any ideas how I could find out who his other clients are that were affected, would probably be better to go after him as one. I understand I'll likely never get my money back because he probably doesn't have any but don't want him to get away with this either.
The story I'm hearing is that he got into some kind of trouble and is hiding out in Utah. What a POS. Any ideas how I could find out who his other clients are that were affected, would probably be better to go after him as one. I understand I'll likely never get my money back because he probably doesn't have any but don't want him to get away with this either.
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Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:54 am to CM Tiger83
Geez dude this thread is going to get deleted
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:54 am to CM Tiger83
Damn 
Sorry, that sucks.
Sorry, that sucks.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:55 am to CM Tiger83
Reporting to the Bar and cops.
All you can do for now.
All you can do for now.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 8:57 am to CM Tiger83
This is depressingly common.
1. File complaints with the Louisiana State Bar and with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board - reach out Chuck Plattsmeir and Cheri Grodsky separately.
2. File police report.
3. Keep all documents e-mails and texts, even if you think they're not important.
4. If you know any other of his clients, tell them to follow 1-3.
1. File complaints with the Louisiana State Bar and with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board - reach out Chuck Plattsmeir and Cheri Grodsky separately.
2. File police report.
3. Keep all documents e-mails and texts, even if you think they're not important.
4. If you know any other of his clients, tell them to follow 1-3.
This post was edited on 9/23/16 at 9:00 am
Posted on 9/23/16 at 9:02 am to CM Tiger83
Yeah definitely file a police report. Theft. Fraud. Probably some RICO violation or some shite. but seriously frick that guy
but seriously frick that guyPosted on 9/23/16 at 9:23 am to CM Tiger83
quote:
M Sean Reid
PSA: Dont ever hire an attorney who leads off with an initial
Posted on 9/23/16 at 9:24 am to CM Tiger83
Hey man can you edit this post? I promise it's nothing sketchy and I'll give you back your money I'm just going through a lot of stuff right now
Posted on 9/23/16 at 9:32 am to CM Tiger83
Firm: The Law Office of M Sean Reid, LLC
Board District: 3rd - LSBA Board District
Judicial District: 15th - Judicial District
Open Status Actions:
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for noncompliance with Trust Account
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for unpaid bar dues.
Registration requirements.
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for unpaid bar dues.
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for unpaid disciplinary dues.
Board District: 3rd - LSBA Board District
Judicial District: 15th - Judicial District
Open Status Actions:
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for noncompliance with Trust Account
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for unpaid bar dues.
Registration requirements.
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for unpaid bar dues.
Issue Date: 9/9/2016
Status Reason:
Ineligible for unpaid disciplinary dues.
This post was edited on 9/23/16 at 9:33 am
Posted on 9/23/16 at 9:56 am to CM Tiger83
In addition to all of the stuff they told you to do in this thread, send a letter to his firm requesting his E&O insurance policy. If he is ineligible to practice, I think the bar will appoint someone to respond to inquiries made to his firm.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 10:09 am to CM Tiger83
You've done all you can....
Unless you can find him and beat it out of him, which I don't discourage
Unless you can find him and beat it out of him, which I don't discourage
Posted on 9/23/16 at 10:15 am to CM Tiger83
The State Bar Association has a fund to compensate people who are stiffed by a deplorable lawyer like this one. Report your claim, but be prepared to wait. The process can be lengthy. Good luck
Posted on 9/23/16 at 10:53 am to CM Tiger83
It is lawyers like this that make the other one percent look bad.
Posted on 9/23/16 at 11:16 am to CM Tiger83
How did he steal your money?
Posted on 9/23/16 at 3:41 pm to CM Tiger83
Go here for more info on the Client Assistance Fund
They provide a claim form at the link.
quote:
The Client Assistance Fund was created to compensate clients who lose money due to a lawyer's dishonest conduct. The Fund can reimburse clients up to $25,000 for thefts by a lawyer. It covers money or property lost because a lawyer was dishonest (not because the lawyer acted incompetently or failed to take certain action).
quote:
Because the Client Assistance Fund Committee requires proof that the lawyer dishonestly took your money or property, you should register a complaint against the lawyer with the lawyer discipline system, if you have not already done so. The Disciplinary Counsel's office will investigate your complaint.
The Client Assistance Fund process is simple and free and there is staff to assist you. You do not need a lawyer to apply but you may consult one if you wish.
They provide a claim form at the link.
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