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Spoke with Eric and he confirmed is the nut job. Called him back and told him we declined representation. He was not happy but he will be alright. I also found the email that Neal sent him previously it is below.
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From: Puckett Neal [mailto:neal@puckettfaraj.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 11:02 AM
To: fournietr@aol.com
Subject: Declination of pro bono representationÂ
Mr. Fournier,
Good morning, Sir. ÂI am the Senior Partner at Puckett and Faraj. ÂDue to Mr. Faraj's current caseload, he is not accepting new BCNR clients for the foreseeable future. ÂI have reviewed the results of your initial consultation with Mr. Montalvo, including his evaluation of your case. ÂBeyond that initial consultation, we cannot give legal opinions or recommendations for further courses of action without being retained to represent you. ÂWe 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. ÂThe proposal you received from our business manager yesterday is our best offer on the costs involved to assist you with your case. ÂWe regret that we must decline your request for pro bono assistance.Â
Please let us know if you would like to retain us on the terms provided in Ms. Atwood's email message below. ÂIf 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.
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Very respectfully,Â
Neal A. Puckett, Esq
LtCol, USMC (Ret)
Puckett & Faraj, PC
Washington DC Metro Area
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On Apr 12, 2010, at 10:26 PM, fournietr@aol.com wrote:
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The evidence is in my favor (but of course I have a biased opinion)...its beenÂtoÂmany 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 NavyÂby their failure to properly offer aÂproper 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?ÂÂI can try to raise the initial $5000.00.ÂÂI 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? ÂÂÂÂ
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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. ÂYour 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. ÂEven with your most recent direction of just approaching the Due Diligence issues for the BCNR it will require significant legal work. ÂFor the Law Firm of Puckett Â& 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. ÂIt could be that the final billing would be well over $10,000.00 based on your description of the issues. Â
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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. ÂYou can contact me, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern time at 888-970-0005, Ext 3. Â
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