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Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:01 pm to the paradigm
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So you’re saying that they still might deduct more for medical fees, or has that already been done?
If they're calling you to tell you to come get the check, it's highly likely they've resolved everything and you've been told everything (including your final number). They do this a lot, baw.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:01 pm to the paradigm
damn! Gordon could have gotten you $250k
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:01 pm to the paradigm
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I was involved in an accident last year and here my neck, and took my case to the OT’s favorite baw, Spencer Callahan. They called me today and told me they received the check, but that is has to go through bookkeeping first and then they’ll call me to pick it up. The check is for 12 grand... I assume this is before they take out all their fees, etc.? Excuse me for being so ignorant but I’ve never dealt with anything like this before.
SO this is the first time you hear about this settlement?
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:03 pm to Jimmy2shoes
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Pretty minor — just soreness/stiff neck. I only went to the chiropractor for a couple mos.
you're part of the problem
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:03 pm to the paradigm
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The check is for 12 grand... I assume this is before they take out all their fees, etc.?
If that's what you agreed to settle for, then, yeah - that's the "gross" settlement. That should include your general and special damages. They will deduct their fee and any outstanding expenses. You should get a draft disbursement sheet before they actually have you come in - they want all your questions answered so they don't mess around with it at the office.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:06 pm to the paradigm
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:07 pm to IonaTiger
I'm curious. In LA are you able to get away with cutting the client a check for their part prior to the draft clearing into the trust account? Most firms his size have several hundred thousand floating in the trust account and I have known a lot of firms that did it this way but none of my firms ever did.
Also seems rather stupid from the Attorney's POV to call up with a number over the phone they weren't clear about. I never discussed any settlement offers unless they were in person and with numbers on paper people could see, too much to get confused about and blow up the settlement.
Also seems rather stupid from the Attorney's POV to call up with a number over the phone they weren't clear about. I never discussed any settlement offers unless they were in person and with numbers on paper people could see, too much to get confused about and blow up the settlement.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:07 pm to tlsu15
It’s been over a year, maybe 18 mos, and that’s without having to go to litigation. Went to one attorney and she told me it wasn’t worth pursuing. Took it to Spencer and he got it done.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:09 pm to Ace Midnight
Gotta make sure Dr. Plantz gets his money too.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:09 pm to the paradigm
You are officially one of the richest people posting on here now.....can't you just call the lawyer for frick sake?
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:10 pm to Jimmy2shoes
YEp, this is the first I’ve heard from them in months. This is the 3rd or 4th different attorney at his office that has handled my case. Isaac Khalid — good old baw
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:11 pm to IonaTiger
Spencer is too busy doing hand drills...might be our next wr coach
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:11 pm to the paradigm
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Went to one attorney and she told me it wasn’t worth pursuing.
Damn. She definitely posts here.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:14 pm to the paradigm
atty takes 40% fees and expenses will run anywhere from 10-20%- client receives balance
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:15 pm to Obtuse1
I cannot address LA as I am only admitted in DC, VA, and MD. I just found it odd when I read the OP because I had the feeling that the lawyer had never spoken with the OP about the value of his case and now OP hears his case is settled. That’s strange to me.
As to escrow accounts, that’s one area that no lawyer should mess with. Here if an escrow account doesn’t balance or a check bounced, the lawyer can kiss his license good bye. It’s the death penalty.
As to escrow accounts, that’s one area that no lawyer should mess with. Here if an escrow account doesn’t balance or a check bounced, the lawyer can kiss his license good bye. It’s the death penalty.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:16 pm to DuckManiak
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Catchy jingle that guy has. Now i Can't get it out of my head..
Catchy but not effective.
Everyone knows 525-8000
All I can every remember is Spencer Callahan is the one to see call something that ends in 3
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:16 pm to the paradigm
Ok we first went to the attorney for my wife’s accident about 6 months ago and just got a call at the beginning of the year saying they have officially filed the suit with the other persons insurance. Sounds like we shouldn’t expect anything for at least another three months.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:16 pm to Obtuse1
nevermind
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:17 pm to Obtuse1
With the client volume Callahan likely has, speaking in person about every settlement probably isn't all that easy if he is trying to be timely.
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