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Ca – Attorney Hasn’t Disbursed Settlement 7+ Months After Release Signed

Location: California. I was represented by a personal injury firm for a third-party bodily injury claim.

I signed a full and final settlement release in April 2025.

Timeline:

• July 2025: Firm told me they were negotiating medical bills and that I should receive a disbursement sheet within about a week. • October 2025: Told only the chiropractor bill remained. • December 2025: Told the doctor wouldn’t be available until after New Year’s. • January 2026: Told I would receive an update within one week. • Since then: No follow-up, no settlement statement, no check.

I already received payment from my own insurance within the first two weeks of the accident which took place in August of 2023. I am waiting only on the funds being disbursed by my attorney.

My questions:

1. How long is an attorney allowed to hold settlement funds in California while negotiating medical liens? 2. Is this delay potentially a violation of California Rules of Professional Conduct? 3. What is my best next step — written demand, State Bar complaint, or something else? 4. Should I request written confirmation of whether the funds are currently in the firm’s trust account?

I have emails documenting the above timeline.

Any guidance is appreciated.

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Ca – Attorney Hasn’t Disbursed Settlement 7+ Months After Release Signed

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