I just turned 23. When I was 20, I thought I knew what I was doing. Instead, I decided to purchase Real Estate with a broker I thought I could trust. Unknown to me at the time, the Brokers were con-artists who forged documents, appraisals, employment information, and even IRS tax forms under my name.
I have taken matters into my own hands and I have sued them in Circuit Court. I took this step after realizing attorneys are way too expensive, especially for a case like this. However, after a 40-page Complaint, two 20-page Memorandum’s of Law, and several other pleadings; along with a full-time job, and full-time status as a college student, I simply can’t handle the stress.
My "stress" therapist thinks I should drop the suit. I am miserable beyond words, but I feel like I can’t give up. I have submitted a Complaint to the local police department, but these people are still in business. I feel like I owe a duty to the community to stop these crooks.
To make matters worse, their insurance carrier is paying for their all-star lawyers. I have a $300,000 claim on the table. I don’t know if that’s worth my health and my happiness.
I am in need of some wise advice.
The case was filed May 27, 2009.
The case was filed May 27, 2009.
WRG said:
Oct 20, 09 at 5:54 amYou are less qualified to be your own lawyer than you were to be in the real estate business.
If you have a good case there should be a lawyer that will take it on a contingency basis. You are not going to win going up against real lawyers.
Common said:
Oct 20, 09 at 3:12 pmCheck with your local legal aid office, they may be able to provide you an attorney at a reduced fee or even for free if you qualify. I don’t know the specifics of your case, but it may be one that a lawyer would pick up on a contingency fee. You should look into that - then you’re only out of pocket if you win. And call the state bar association in your state; see if they maintain a pro bono list that you can get yourself onto.
UNCOLA said:
Oct 20, 09 at 3:25 pmInstead of talking to the police, I suggest you call your local US Attorney’s office. They are prosecuting similar cases and may take up your cause.
As far as your civil suit, see if you can get an attorney to take it on as a contingency case. If they did it to you ‘m sure there are plenty of other people that were screwed. As a group you might have a more viable case.