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Written by Jamie Simpson, LawServer Attorney-Editor
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Last Updated February 25, 2009 |
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The Colorado Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Legal Aid U.S., a Broomfield-based company, and its owner Dan Ketelsen alleging failure to deliver the legal services advertised to consumers on the Internet. According to the suit, Legal Aid U.S. misrepresented itself by claiming to be licensed to provide legal advice and services. In actuality, the company employed only non-attorneys to draft court documents that were typically rejected, as well as offer legal advice over the phone. Customers were required to provide up-front payments ranging from $399 to $1000 and higher, then received written documents disclosing the fact that employees at Legal Aid U.S. were not attorneys and would not represent clients in court. Ketelsen formerly worked at a similar company, Legal Aid National Service, which was closed and subject to a $1.3 million judgment in 2008 after the AG filed suit for similar practices. The AG is currently seeking more than $300,000 in fines, restitution and penalties against Legal Aid U.S.
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