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I’m buying a coop(first time buyer) and my lawyer is unapproachable; he has yet to make any suggestions, asked me any questions, suggested getting it inspected or even appeared to review a single document(ie offering plan, ammendments, contract, so on). I remind you I knew nothing of the process(initially that is.)

Can I DUMP this guy and move on before its too late? Is all of this not the lawyers Job first?

I have gone through the paperwork myself and found several items that unsettle me. (reserve seems a bit low, a statement saying the building has not been assessed for potential problems 5 years running, and a few more issues).

His fee is $1k + lien search

I have signed nothing from him regarding payment to him and he has not received a cent as yet. Essentially all he has done is been the kinkos of all the aforementioned paperwork.

What if anything do I owe this guy?

Back to the original question; Can I DUMP this guy and move on before its too late? Is all of this not the lawyers Job first?

Any solid,good recommendations welcome(but especially for a woman lawyer-preferable)