Paid a Lawyer but the Agreed Work Was Not Done in Thailand?
Before concluding fraud, separate breach of contract, professional misconduct, and crime — each has a different forum and evidence
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For example, the full fee was paid, months passed with no movement or reports, and contact attempts go unanswered
Who This Page Is For
- Clients who paid fees without seeing work
- Those comparing complaint versus lawsuit
- Those ending a retainer and seeking partial refunds
Common Concerns and Practical Responses
I want to give the original lawyer a chance first
A written demand specifying the agreed scope and timeline both offers that chance and creates evidence
How do I know the fee matched work performed?
Separating fees from actual disbursements — court deposits, official fees — shows the recoverable amount clearly
I fear the underlying case suffers meanwhile
Requesting the file and latest case status is the client’s right, showing the stage and enabling planning
What You Can Do Yourself
- Collect the retainer, payment records, and all correspondence
- Send a written demand specifying scope and timeline
- Request the file and a case-status report
- Assess next steps: ending the retainer, disciplinary complaint, or suit
Where a Lawyer Can Help
- Formal demands and termination of the retainer
- Assessing recoverable amounts for unperformed work
- Taking over the case and monitoring its status
Common Concerns Before Deciding
Complaint or lawsuit — which is worth it?
They run together: discipline and civil claims proceed in parallel, with a criminal report where real deception exists
The lawyer says the case got harder. Can I argue?
Expanding scope requires the client’s consent — correspondence is the key evidence
I paid cash without receipts. Can I act?
Use surrounding evidence: withdrawal records, confirming messages, and witnesses
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I complain about a lawyer?
File with the Lawyers Council as the professional regulator
How much can I recover?
Depends on the retainer, work actually performed, and payment evidence, separating fees from disbursements
How do I change lawyers mid-case?
Formally end the retainer, notify the court or authority concerned, and transfer the file to new counsel
Evidence-First Criminal Complaint Preparation
Our working approach: the facts, documents, and available evidence are reviewed first, so that the proposed complaint strategy fits the law and the evidence of each matter. This is a working method, not a promise of outcomes.
Responsibility and Working Procedure
Provides legal services and handles engagements within the framework of the legal profession, giving consideration to the issues and facts of each matter
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- An initial inquiry begins with the type of matter and the date of the incident
- A preliminary opinion may require additional documents before a course of action can be proposed
- Scope of work, fees, and timeline are put in writing before work begins
- The firm does not guarantee case outcomes or investigation results, which depend on the facts and the lawful discretion of the authorities
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