NSW Lawyer Refuses to Give My File - Contact Legal Services Commissioner NSW?

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sam davies

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29 October 2015
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I have requested ''my" lawyer to produce and give me my file. He refuses to answer my request. I have used the email address used to communicate with him for over 10 years and also I checked his address on the Law society contact detail; they match. I also emailed his secretary. She also failed to respond. Should I complain to the Legal Services Commissioner NSW? Or the Police?
 

JS79

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2 October 2015
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Have you paid for fees?
A solicitor is able to hold onto your file if you have not paid your fees.
 

JS79

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2 October 2015
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Then they should release the file to you. Contact legal services commission if you are unable to illicit a response from them.