Incidentally, to clarify, I have not just gone out completely on a limb recently, and have been discussing the case with a number of prominent firms that I believe are worthy of faith. Not all attorneys are the same as those I unfortunately dealt with previously.
So, I may make the decision to hire a trial lawyer when this case reaches trial. I do know that it is far more effective to have a lawyer pleading your case for you at trial than trying to do it yourself. But, that's a ways off. A trial would not take place for at least another 8-12 months, if not longer, depending on how long the appellate process takes, which I understand could be a long time, unfortunately. I've done my part to speed that up by filing my first brief a week early, not requesting a 60-day extension for time to file it as is each party's right.
What may very well happen soon is that a class action is filed. In all likelihood, attorneys would be representing the class. I would opt out, and certainly not be lead plaintiff in that action.
As for what happened before with my attorneys, well I am sure the defendants are eager to use that, to bring it up and say, "See, he blames everyone, even his own attorneys!" If they do, then they will open the door wide open to admission of facts and proceedings that normally are barred from being presented, such as statements they made before trial, and their motions seeking to avoid coming in front of the jury. For that reason, I would be surprised if they did try to argue the above. It would be a net-loss argument. |
