My appeal was dismissed because my attorney missed deadlines
I hired an attorney to appeal my case, when he ignored me and refused returning my phone calls. messages or answer my letters, I contacted the appellate court clerk, I was told my appeal has been dismissed because my attorney missed not one but several deadlines, he obviously screwed up my case. Because I had to act fast, I made some researches and filed a motion and succeeded in getting the appeal reinstated but no further extensions will be granted. It is essential to augment the record to include certain court rulings which the attorney failed to do. Since I can’t request extension, should I ask the court of appeal to order the superior court/Appellate Division to prepare and send the requested materials before the Opening Brief is due? Please do not tell me to hire an attorney, I already paid a large sum of money to my former counsel who still insists on ignoring me.
