Manetti & Griffith ripoff Mr. Manetti took my retainer in cash and never called me Oak Brook Illinois

If your report is accurate, then you need to report this attorney to your state's bar IMMEDIATELY! I would also suggest filing a small claims case to get your money back. However, I fear that you likely have no documentation to back up your claim.

I have been in the practice for a fairly short time now, but I know enough to recognize some GLARING issues with what you report.

First, NO attorney with an ounce of ethical fiber will EVER guarantee a client that their case will succeed.

Second - requiring a CASH retainer? That's pretty shady. At least with a money order or cashiers check you would have some sort of paper trail to show that you paid the guy.

Third - no fee agreement when you paid him the money? I'm assuming this is the case, and that's a BIG red flag.

From your report, which I can't attest to the validity thereof, it sounds like someone has a gambling problem that has gotten out of control and is ruining his professional career. If such is the case, even as he screwed you over (according to your report), he needs to be reported AT LEAST so that he can get some help with his problem, and to prevent future clients from receiving the same type of treatment.

I do have to say, however, that my opinions herein are completely based on your report, which may only be one side of the story and could be fabricated from the start. I don't mean to offend you, I just don't want to defame an attorney who I don't personally know to be unethical.

Best regards!