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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Does anyone have a good referral an attorney that could assist a homeowner that paid a contractor money, recently discovered the contractor is declaring bankruptcy, and the attorney for
the contractor is not responding to any questions?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The money deposited is substantial for a homeowner, but they recognize litigation costs are also substantial and are seeking general advice about what might be done and possibly someone
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All referrals would be welcome. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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