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Solicitor is refusing to return funds

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  • 18-01-2023 11:10am
    #1
    M3CS
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭


    Around 15 months ago I transferred a reasonably large sum of money to a solicitors client account for the purchase of a property. There's been a few obstacles since then which delayed things considerably and a couple of months ago I decided that I'd had enough and I did not want to proceed with the purchase. I let the solicitor know about this via email and formally requested the return of the funds that I had sent to his client account 15 months ago.

    It's been six weeks since my initial request and I haven't heard a word from the solicitor. I've sent several emails since which he's failed to acknowledge. I've called his office over a dozen times and the receptionist just fobs me off telling me that he's in court or he's been really busy but that she'll pass on my message with the promise that he'll call me back.

    I'm at a bit of a loss here. This solicitor is withholding €250,000 that belongs to me and he's ignoring my requests to have it returned. Why would he be doing this? I need this money now to purchase another property but I won't be able to if he doesn't return it to me promptly. What steps do I need to take in this situation to get my money back?



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    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users Posts: 40,179 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    nm.



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    Packrat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Packrat


    Isn't the answer fairly obvious?

    It's gone. They're avoiding you because they've spent it.

    It's not like there weren't other highly publicised examples of legal eagles doing this over recent years...

    “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command”



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    NUTLEY BOY
    Registered Users Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭NUTLEY BOY


    Start here and do it now ;

    Legal Services Regulatory Authority – Independent Regulatory, Standards and Complaints Body (lsra.ie)

    You may also have to file a formal complaint with the Gardai.



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    cap.in.hand.
    Registered Users Posts: 669 ✭✭✭cap.in.hand.


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058280169/solicitor-is-refusing-to-return-funds

    Was this solicitor at fault for not completing the purchase of the recent property.... what's the problem with using them again to complete the purchase of your current property interest.



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    Lenar3556
    Registered Users Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭Lenar3556


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058280169/solicitor-is-refusing-to-return-funds

    At what point did you transfer the funds? Is there a contract of sale signed by you?

    Whatever about anything else, it’s very hard to defend being unable to contact him. I would up the efforts, call at the premises again, track him down wherever he is, and find out if there is a reasonable explanation as to why he has not returned the funds (there could be).



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    markpb
    Registered Users Posts: 9,254 ✭✭✭markpb


    Take a day off work, go to his office and sit there until he returns. Don't be threatening or intimidating, be unfailingly polite and explain to the receptionist that you're more than happy to wait until he's back from court or free from his work. He has to leave sometime.



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    callaway92
    Registered Users Posts: 14,350 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    First thought-in-mind

    Solicitor running a type on ponzi scheme and is now f'd to give the money back

    Like the above poster mentioned. Just wait there - do not leave. When he's explaining about returning the money, don't leave until satisfied. Do not be mr. nice guy



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    Lime Tree Farm
    Registered Users Posts: 2,640 ✭✭✭Lime Tree Farm


    My brother had a problem getting an appointment, was getting nowhere over a number of months. My sister rang seeking an appointment using her married name. She turned up for the appointment with my brother in tow. Get someone using their phone to make the appointment in their name for you. Take them by surprise when you show up too.



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