I would never hire a Harris Beach attorney again. They have barely kept in contact with me through the outrageously extended process and provide only the scantest details of what is going on. Here is the latest enchange with my attorney's office. I would say it is by far the worst customer service experience I have ever had with any company - even Sprint.
Well Paul, the seller's attorney or the church (not sure which one) has hired an attorney in South Caroline to prepare the petition for the Court's signature. As soon as this is signed, we can close.
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:57 PM
To: Jacqueline Heinrich
Subject: RE: 24 Linwood
Hey Jackie,
Why an out of state attorney. Should I worry about the deal going
through, or are they just really slow? I keep doing work on the house because winter is approaching and it has to be done, but I don't want them to just change their mind or something and screw me out of the house and all the fixing/upkeep I have done.
Is it appropriate for me to call his attorney directly to get more details? Paul
No Paul, his attorney cannot talk to you - it's unethical so please
don't put her in that position.
I just received an email from that attorney preparing the petition for the court and it is almost ready for presentation. By the looks of
things, it should be just a few short weeks. Hang in there Paul, we are a whole lot closer than we were before. The attorney that is handling this seems to be very much on top of things.
Sure the housewarming shouldn't be retitled the "Attorney firing." Sorry it's dragged out so long, but it sounds like you are geniunely seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Keep records, receipts and pictures of everything you've done to the house. If they try to screw you by not going through with the sale, you can try to put a lien on the house for all the improvements you've done, which could potentially mess up their sale and screw with *them*. I am not a lawyer, but my husband soon will be.
