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Declination of pro bono representation and refund of consultation fee



Mr. Fournier,
I apologize for our misunderstanding.  We did not understand from your initial contact with us that you expected to get a face to face consultation with Mr. Faraj.  That is our fault, not yours.  But the fact remains that unfortunately, Mr. Faraj is still unable to accept your case due to his current case load.  Because we misunderstood your expectation, we are immediately and fully refunding your $150 consultation fee.  Marcy will put a check in the mail today.
Again, I offer our sincere apologies.
Respectfully, 
Neal A. Puckett, Esq
LtCol, USMC (Ret)
Puckett & Faraj, PC
Washington DC Metro Area
888.970.0005

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Date: April 13, 2010 11:09:29 PM EDT
Subject: Re: Declination of pro bono representation

I was under the impression when I received the referral to your Law Offices from the Michigan Based Feiger Law Firm I would have had the opportunity to actual meet with attorney Faraj in Dearborn Heights (5 minutes from my residence).  When I submitted the $150.00 that is precisely what I expected to transpire...believing the information submitted to "Marci" was to bring you up to speed of my complex situation...I believe I deserve an actual one on one meeting with someone here in Michigan...common guys; I've been wronged by government...I'm sure my rights under the UCMJ were somehow violated during the court martial proceedings against those three Marines who were acquitted in the assault and robbery they perpetrated against me on September 11th, 1961.  I deserve justice and a full administrative review of at least the first application before the BCNR filed in 1988.  All I need to know at this point is what federal agency holds jurisdiction over the BCNR?  Who do I file my concerns with in regard to due process violations I believe to exist in that first filing?
 
As far as your office representing me...if I had $5000.00 I would gladly forward it immediately.  I need proper representation in this matter and I believe you folks have the legal knowledge to "set the record straight"...I need time to raise the monies and just maybe the Judges deciding on the COVA oral arguments over the effective date of my VA claim will rule in my favor? (Arguments given January 14, 2010 before Judge Green, Davis, and Heigle.
 
Richard
313 969-9786
 
 
 
In a message dated 4/13/2010 11:02:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, neal@puckettfaraj.com writes:
Mr. Fournier,
Good morning, Sir.  I am the Senior Partner at Puckett and Faraj.  Due to Mr. Faraj's current caseload, he is not accepting new BCNR clients for the foreseeable future.  I have reviewed the results of your initial consultation with Mr. Montalvo, including his evaluation of your case.  Beyond that initial consultation, we cannot give legal opinions or recommendations for further courses of action without being retained to represent you.  We have considered your description of what efforts you have made already, the quantity of documents to be reviewed and Mr. Montalvo's prognosis of the amount of time involved to review the file, devise a strategy and execute that strategy.  The proposal you received from our business manager yesterday is our best offer on the costs involved to assist you with your case.  We regret that we must decline your request for pro bono assistance. 
Please let us know if you would like to retain us on the terms provided in Ms. Atwood's email message below.  If you choose to represent yourself or look elsewhere for assistance, we wish you the very best of luck with your case and thank you for your years of service to our nation.

Very respectfully, 
Neal A. Puckett, Esq
LtCol, USMC (Ret)
Puckett & Faraj, PC
Washington DC Metro Area
888.970.0005

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On Apr 12, 2010, at 10:26 PM, fournietr@aol.com wrote:

The evidence is in my favor (but of course I have a biased opinion)...its been to many years and too many tears (three failed marriages, hundreds of jobs, and fighting the bureaucracy not to mention alienation from family members because of my psychological impairments through the troubled years of acting out inappropriately)...what does it take to file a De Novo review before the BCNR?  I really need a compassionate hearted Law Firm to first look at my evidence (pro bono to start), and then map out the costs...what can I do on my own? I can represent myself...I just need some guidance as to the procedure to file and the Agency that would do the De Novo review.  I was wronged by the Navy by their failure to properly offer a proper through medical review BEFORE issuing the 2nd Honorable Discharge...I have a Ton of Evidence pointing to the True Facts of the Record.  Attorney Faraj has the Caliber of Excellence needed in my Case Scenario (PTSD & three (3) documented head injuries that DID NOT receive competent treatment.  What do you suggest?  I can try to raise the initial $5000.00.  I do not believe I have to worry about a Statute of Limitations before the BCNR because they are the guilty party in inflicting the Due Process Violation of the first claim filed and in the subsequent filings since 1988.  How does an Honorable person attain justice in America in light of the guarantees provided in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?     
 
In a message dated 4/12/2010 3:05:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, marcy@puckettfaraj.com writes:
Good Day Mr. Fournier, I spoke with Mr. Montalvo just prior to his departure OCONUS and he reviewed your EMails.  Your indication of the amount of paperwork and research you have already accumulated plus the description of your case and your goals for the two Due Diligence issues (One for the BCNR and one for the VA) has helped Mr. Montalvo identify the associated fee requirements.  Even with your most recent direction of just approaching the Due Diligence issues for the BCNR it will require significant legal work.  For the Law Firm of Puckett  & Faraj PC to provide you the services you are seeking, we would require an hourly contract with you with an initial Fee Advance of $5000.00.  It could be that the final billing would be well over $10,000.00 based on your description of the issues.  

If you wish to proceed, please let me know, and I will send you a fee agreement and tell you the options for paying the initial fee advance of $5000.00.  You can contact me, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern time at 888-970-0005, Ext 3.  

Thank You and have a great week!
Sincerely, 
Marcy 
Marcelyn Atwood
Business Manager 

The Law Firm of Puckett & Faraj, PC
2181 Jamieson Ave, Suite 1505
Alexandria, VA 22314 

888-970-0005 ; 202-379-2829 ; FAX 202-318-7652 ; marcy@puckettfaraj.com
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