How to charge a hired (Wisconsin) lawyer who never showed?

How can I collect a refund from a (prepaid) Wisconsin Lawyer who pushed the case back forever and now not only has it seemed impossible to connect with him but he didn’t appear for the latest hearing? Judge said I’ve got to find a new representative. Being a college student I need the money I sacrificed and borrowed to pay him. Please let me know of any information that might be helpful in any way. Thanks!

Answer #1

Report him to the bar, and never prepay for any service. If you just can’t get service without prepay, then put the prepayment in an escrow account.

Answer #2

Call your local bar association and report your lawyer.

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