DC Lawyer

[GermDawg]

Need some help from my Tech Family...

I'm trying to find a decent DC lawyer to help my Mom with my dead-beat father. Anyone know of one?

It's a "simple task" (I know nothing's really simple when it comes to law) of filing a court order from Texas in DC and then either putting a lien on his property or garnishment on his wages.

We thought we had him in Kansas/Missouri but turns out he left the company right before the garnishment went through and is now in DC.

The only lawyer she's found want's 30% of the award . Since this is related to a mortgage he promised to pay and my mother is a teacher a percentage of the award isn't really feasible. I'd like to find somebody that can do it for a flat fee.

Shoot me a PM if you don't feel comfortable posting.

Thanks
Chris Germ-"dawg"-an

[GermDawg]

Bump, no one at all huh? What about in the Virginia or Maryland that might be able to practice in DC?

[LookingForResults]

Not trying to ignore you, I just can't help you.

[StrayDawg]

I know a lawyer in DC, but he is a partner in a firm that does intellectual property rights. He has told me in the past that he purposely stays away from family law like this.

If you want, I can ask him to recommend someone for you.

[GermDawg]

I know a lawyer in DC, but he is a partner in a firm that does intellectual property rights. He has told me in the past that he purposely stays away from family law like this.

If you want, I can ask him to recommend someone for you.

That'd be a big help.

[johnnylightnin]

30% might be a fair fee.

[GermDawg]

30% might be a fair fee.

Just can't fathom it, for basically doing paperwork, no court apperance needed unless the judgement isn't accepted.

Also, the fact that the lawyer in Kansas/Missouri did the exact same work for a rate and was only a few hundred vs. a tens of thousands that the 30% would work out to be doesn't make sense.

[DallasDog]

what is he doing for a job in the D.C. area? Does he own any property? The garnishment laws vary depending on the state also, I wouldn't even begin to know if the district has it's on law for that situation, I would assume it does. If he isn't actually living in the district then it would fall under Maryland or Virginia law.

[GermDawg]

what is he doing for a job in the D.C. area? Does he own any property? The garnishment laws vary depending on the state also, I wouldn't even begin to know if the district has it's on law for that situation, I would assume it does. If he isn't actually living in the district then it would fall under Maryland or Virginia law.

Although he is not very computer savy, don't want to put to much out their about him. His employer's main office is in Washington DC, more than likely his home is in Viginia or Maryland. (if he owns a home, unfortunately probably renting to avoid any liens).

[StrayDawg]

I sent my friend an email, and got an "out of office" response. He is pretty good about returning my emails and calls, but the response said he would have limited email capability unti November 1. Maybe he's on vacation, but I will let you know as soon as I hear something.

[StrayDawg]

Germ,

My buddy wrote me back and said he needs to know if this is in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. I assume that has something to do with what DallasDog said about the laws being a little different in each place.

[GermDawg]

It would be Washington DC we're looking to do a garnishment and his employer is in DC.

[roughedge]

Maybe call a church in DC and see if they can put you in touch with a member that won't rip you off.