Dear Sir/Madam, My lawyer is threatening me and demanding fees for the second time, even though I paid him before starting the case. When I refused, he filed a case against me. He also leaked my case information to my opponent, causing me to lose my compensation. I want to file a complaint against him. Please help.

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My lawyer is threatening me and demanding fees for the second time, even though I paid him before starting the case. When I refused, he filed a case against me. He also leaked my case information to my opponent, causing me to lose my compensation. I want to file a complaint against him. Please help.

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Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago

Dear Sir/Madam,

My lawyer is threatening me and demanding fees for the second time, even though I paid him before starting the case. When I refused, he filed a case against me. He also leaked my case information to my opponent, causing me to lose my compensation. I want to file a complaint against him. Please help.

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Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago

You can file a complaint against your lawyer with the Bar Council of India for professional misconduct, including unethical demands for fees, breach of confidentiality, and causing harm to your case. You can also file a civil suit for damages caused by his actions.

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