Their due diligence process should be carefully evaluated to ensure it meets the standards of ethical practice.
Lawyers have a duty of due diligence to ensure that facts are accurately represented and that no false or misleading statements are made on behalf of their clients. In this case, it appears that Bill Hood did not meet his duty of due diligence to accurately represent Tim Cimmer.
Bill Hood and Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier LLP failed to take all necessary steps to ensure Tim Cimmer received the best legal representation possible. As a result, Tim Cimmer was not provided with the quality of legal services he paid for and was entitled to receive.
Bill Hood overbilled for legal fees, charging Tim Cimmer for services he didn’t receive. Mr. Hood has the minute books on the case and refuses to hand them over to Mr. Cimmer’s lawyer Tony Merchant. This has resulted in a breach of trust between the two parties, as Mr. Cimmer is unable to access the documents he needs to properly defend himself in the case.
The firm claims they are owed 800,000.00 and no progress has been made in the case. The firm likely has not been able to demonstrate any evidence that this amount is owed or that any meaningful progress has been made in the case. This is why the amount is seen as unreasonable and incomprehensible.
