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What can go wrong in an Appraiser's Report?

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How do I get a lawyer for Appraisal fraud in Florida?

A new Section 8.5(h) shall be added to the Amended Agreement as follows: If Broad approves the CRA/LA Appraisal, Broad may elect to repurchase the Parking Property by providing a written election to purchase to CRA/LA within the later of thirty(30) days following (a) the approval of the CRA/LA Appraisal by Broad and (b) the DOF Approval Date.

What is Appraisal fraud and how can you avoid it?

bogus home appraisals News. New York Court Allows Lawsuit Over Bogus Home Appraisals. November 22, 2011 ... But Trial Lawyers Say Don't Count on Changes;

What happens if a house is over appraised?

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Barbados transactions were designed to 'circumvent' the Income Tax Act, government alleges

A four-week-long Tax Court trial will weigh the government's claim that Loblaws took steps to have a Barbados-based subsidiary appear to be a foreign bank in order to avoid paying tax. (CBC)

CEO Galen Weston named

Loblaws denies all those claims, saying Glenhuron Bank legitimately qualifies as a regulated foreign bank under the Income Tax Act and the Bank Act.

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Disciplinable Offenses

Lawyers are given a lot of responsibility and often deal with serious matters, from criminal charges to child custody to tax and other financial matters. When you hire a lawyer, you are trusting him or her to represent your interests in the best manner possible.

State Disciplinary Boards

Each state has a disciplinary board that enforces state ethics rules for lawyers. The board is usually an arm of the state’s supreme court and has authority to interpret ethics rules, investigate potential violations, conduct evidentiary hearings, and administer attorney discipline. Depending on the offense, the agency might:

Filing a Complaint

If you think your lawyer has violated an ethical rule, you may file a complaint with the disciplinary board in the state where the lawyer is licensed.

Investigation Process

In most cases, a board of lawyers and non-lawyers will review the complaint. If there’s a potential ethical violation, the board will give the lawyer a copy of the complaint and an opportunity to respond.

Malpractice Lawsuits

The purpose of the state disciplinary board is to discipline lawyers, not necessarily to compensate wronged clients for their losses. If you’re looking for compensation, a malpractice lawsuit is generally the way to go. However, legal malpractice lawsuits can be very difficult to win.

Disciplinary Counsel by State

You can find information for your state's disciplinary board below, including its name, address, and a link to its website, where you can find out more about filing a complaint.

1. Give the appraiser a reason to change opinion

Too many people just contact the appraiser and say “you’re wrong,” says Lear, owner of Lear-Annoni Appraisals in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

2. Point out poor or missing comparisons

Look at the comps the appraiser used. He or she might not know all the homes in your neighborhood that have sold recently.

4. Seek a second opinion

You can attempt to sway your lender to revise the appraisal by getting one on your own.