I'm waiting for the refund. I'll call today if necessary.
1/8/24, 11:56 AM 11:56 AM
W
When are you expected, have you reviewed the photos of the attack while in police custody and before it ?.
1/8/24, 11:56 AM 11:56 AM
January 9, 2024
Toplaw Law firm
1/9/24, 3:14 AM 3:14 AM
W
Mail. Total amount sent ?.
1/9/24, 10:53 AM 10:53 AM
January 10, 2024
W
Are you sure you're okay toplaw ?. You've been busy with your father's burial up to this week, you've been refunding at your convenience and you're yet to notify me when you can start on the petitions. Is this the professional attention you give to your client ?. Complete my refund while I review if your unavailability will mean terminating your counsel. I can't work at your convenience.
1/10/24, 11:18 AM 11:18 AM
W
Type. I don't listen to your audios.
1/10/24, 11:20 AM 11:20 AM
Toplaw Law firm
1/10/24, 11:39 AM 11:39 AM
W
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1/10/24, 11:40 AM 11:40 AM
Toplaw Law firm
1. I will be present on the date of your case, because I don’t miss my dates.
2. If you want me to visit for further briefing on the petitions and other things, specifically request for it with date and time, and I will honor it.
3. I have some itches with my account, but the refund will be completed asap
1/10/24, 11:43 AM 11:43 AM
W
The plan is to petition and sue before the court date in addition to defense preparation.
1/10/24, 12:11 PM 12:11 PM
W
Bail has not been discussed and you're to contest her claim that my protest at her refusing to order an investigation of the attacks after I was arrested is cause for psychiatric evaluation.
1/10/24, 12:12 PM 12:12 PM
W
You'll need to prepare bail, petitions, motions and lawsuits before the next court date.
1/10/24, 12:12 PM 12:12 PM
W
You stated you'll prefer to visit. I've asked you to visit this week for that conclusion. You're to return a date comfortable for you this week.
1/10/24, 12:13 PM 12:13 PM
Toplaw Law firm
I will come on Friday morning then. Please verify if visitors are allowed on Friday morning. I would expect you to cover my fueling fare. Confirm and revert.
1/10/24, 12:16 PM 12:16 PM
W
Visitors are allowed everyday.
1/10/24, 12:17 PM 12:17 PM
W
You came on a day they stated the comptroller was present. That's a rare situation.
1/10/24, 12:17 PM 12:17 PM
W
The transport for appearance being 50k and your stay, I'll send that, you will receive my conclusive complaint and do your due diligence. My witnesses are in Agbor. I'll send 50k.
1/10/24, 12:18 PM 12:18 PM
W
When we discuss we'll know your charges for petitioning and lawsuits.
1/10/24, 12:19 PM 12:19 PM
W
Bail and motions should be in your mind prior to visit, I'll require you file those with the same arguments as my defense and petitions.
1/10/24, 12:19 PM 12:19 PM
Toplaw Law firm
Okay. Friday, 10am, 11am, I will be there
1/10/24, 12:19 PM 12:19 PM
W
Welcome. You'll deduct 50k from my balance.
1/10/24, 12:19 PM 12:19 PM
January 11, 2024
W
I need a copy of the case file on your visit tomorrow. Minutes and everything from the start till now.
1/11/24, 9:28 PM 9:28 PM
January 12, 2024
Toplaw Law firm
Good morning Mr Emmanuel. I’m supposed to be on my way right now but I received an urgent call last night which I tried to delegate since last night but it all proved abortive.
I will be on my way to Agbor in the afternoon and see you first thing tomorrow morning.
Please revert let me know if that is workable
1/12/24, 6:21 AM 6:21 AM
Toplaw Law firm
Hello
1/12/24, 8:38 AM 8:38 AM
Toplaw Law firm
I hope you see this chat early enough
1/12/24, 8:38 AM 8:38 AM
W
Anytime you come you'd be welcome. It's a prison. If you're here today better. If you'll be here tomorrow no problem. This week must not elapse without preparations for lawsuits, petitions and defense.
1/12/24, 11:07 AM 11:07 AM
January 13, 2024
Toplaw Law firm
I’m close. Good morning
1/13/24, 10:07 AM 10:07 AM
W
Okay.
1/13/24, 10:16 AM 10:16 AM
Toplaw Law firm
Good evening Nr Emmanuel, after a review of the briefs with my team, we came up as follows:
Writing and submission of each petition - #500,000 Follow up on each petition #350,000 (if there’s need to mobilize police for any investigations, you bear that separately)
2 petitions against 2 police officers 1 against Happy Uboh and his gang 1 to Attorney General 1 to the Chief Judge
Wholistic fee for all petitions inclusive of police mobilizations
3,500,000
Writing and filing of all the necessary court motions and applications #1,200,000
1/13/24, 8:13 PM 8:13 PM
W
I'll be disengaging your legal services and requesting you return the documents. I find your fees absurd.
1/13/24, 11:02 PM 11:02 PM
January 14, 2024
Toplaw Law firm
You could state what you think is not absurd.
1/14/24, 1:32 AM 1:32 AM
Toplaw Law firm
When we propose our fees, we take into cognizance a lot of factors. However, if in your budget our quote is not feasible, you can make a counter proposal
1/14/24, 6:57 AM 6:57 AM
W
The average for petitions cannot be up to you quotes plus additional fees. Court processes in criminal defense is inclusive, what exactly are you charging these amount for ?. It's a crime to charge excessively. I'll be disengaging your counsel. You've not represented me. Your ability to get the CTC is questionable so I'm not confident in your representation. You also did not carry out mediation. I'd like a refund minus your single appearance.
1/14/24, 1:55 PM 1:55 PM
Toplaw Law firm
1/14/24, 2:09 PM 2:09 PM
W
Text preferred.
1/14/24, 2:26 PM 2:26 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
1/14/24, 7:39 PM 7:39 PM
W
Officer Onyeama Nwaojigba and Blessing Edosa have been engaging my family regarding my complaint of their 1m naira bail extortion and 1.75m naira extortion. My father who supported them framing me is asking me to let go of their extortion. This is the complaint. #CRU.926965
1/14/24, 7:40 PM 7:40 PM
Toplaw Law firm
Should I proceed with the petitions?
1/14/24, 7:41 PM 7:41 PM
W
The average for petitions cannot be up to you quotes plus additional fees. Court processes in criminal defense is inclusive, what exactly are you charging these amount for ?. It's a crime to charge excessively. I'll be disengaging your counsel. You've not represented me. Your ability to get the CTC is questionable so I'm not confident in your representation. You also did not carry out mediation. I'd like a refund minus your single appearance.
1/14/24, 7:45 PM 7:45 PM
Toplaw Law firm
My voice note is simply summarized as follows:
You’re expected to make a counter proposal which will be presented to my team for review. If it’s approved or if another quote is approved, I will communicate to you immediately
1/14/24, 7:47 PM 7:47 PM
W
I'm relieving you. Let me know the refund arrangements. You didn't handle mediation or defense. You should not be charging much from the 1.4m I've paid. Your charges are criminal.
1/14/24, 7:50 PM 7:50 PM
Toplaw Law firm
Why forward this to me this evening, considering your decision
1/14/24, 7:51 PM 7:51 PM
Toplaw Law firm
I will send you a scale of charges
1/14/24, 7:56 PM 7:56 PM
W
You're in the broadcast list. I'll remove your contact. Let me know and let me know my refund value.
1/14/24, 7:58 PM 7:58 PM
Toplaw Law firm
1/14/24, 8:01 PM 8:01 PM
Toplaw Law firm
Read this rule 21 of the RPC (Rules of Professional Conduct) for lawyers
1/14/24, 8:02 PM 8:02 PM
Toplaw Law firm
We are still willing and able to represent you and execute your brief, despite your insults.
1/14/24, 8:03 PM 8:03 PM
W
You're unable to get CTC of the case. You're charging above average. I'm terminating the services while you've not carried out any service. Charge for the value of whatever you've done and refund.
1/14/24, 8:05 PM 8:05 PM
W
Mediation was not carried out by you. The other party did not respond per your notice.
1/14/24, 8:06 PM 8:06 PM
W
Defense has not been carried out by you.
1/14/24, 8:06 PM 8:06 PM
Toplaw Law firm
Are you saying that we shouldn’t be in court on the next adjournment?
1/14/24, 8:08 PM 8:08 PM
W
You're unable to get CTC of the case. You're charging above average. I'm terminating the services while you've not carried out any service. Charge for the value of whatever you've done and refund.
1/14/24, 8:11 PM 8:11 PM
Toplaw Law firm
If you terminate for no justifiable reasons, you are not entitled to refund. But we are entitled to complete payment of balance.
But if you terminate for justifiable reasons, then you are entitled to refund. And if we withdraw by ourselves, you’re also entitled to refund.
1/14/24, 8:14 PM 8:14 PM
Toplaw Law firm
I urge you to consider all your options before arriving at a final decision.
1/14/24, 8:14 PM 8:14 PM
Toplaw Law firm
We have assumed employment by applying and obtaining the Ctc and case file, we have appeared in court, we have visited you twice in Correctional facility, all these were borne out of commitment to the employment.
1/14/24, 8:16 PM 8:16 PM
Toplaw Law firm
Your annoyance is that we charged “allegedly” high fees for the petitions and motions, you can decide to disregard or/and disengage for those new assignments, while we continue with the one we have commenced work on.
