What to do if my lawyer called me last week to ask if she could charge my balance to the card and she was told no but did so anyway?

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What to do if my lawyer called me last week to ask if she could charge my balance to the card and she was told no but did so anyway?

She went ahead and charged my debit card anyway, the card I had used for my retainer- for half of my “balance.” When I contacted her regarding the unauthorized charge she stated it must have been a “miscommunication” that she understood that I said she could “try to run my card”…when I had very clearly stated that I needed her to wait to process any payment to my account. She then left me a voicemail stating that she would mail me a check back but the amount would be less the fees her credit card company charges her. Is there anything I can do outside of disputing this charge with my bank?

Asked on June 22, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Colorado

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You can contact the State Bar and file a complaint against your attorney.  When the State Bar contacts your attorney about this matter, that may prompt your attorney to take corrective action regarding the unauthorized charge to your account.  Your State Bar may have procedures for resolving fee disputes.


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