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Representation redux... (by KC):

donp196 wrote:

The problem I have with the " guarantee " is that it usually pertains to a money back guarantee . To me that is no consolation . I would never pay a large upfront fee to anyone especially someone I " heard about " on the internet. I do respect Ken's judgement but I stand firm on my own opinion not to send anyone a large upfront payment . I have always advised people that feel they need the services of an attorney to find one where they live that they can actually walk int their office and talk to someone.

I do not disagree with Don's above input or perspective on this matter. That being said, I respectfully submit that the potential obstacle or limitation to consulting and utilizing a local attorney is that while said local attorney may have a local office and a basic, fundamental understanding of contracts ( a basic "1L" law school course of study for any lawyer-to-be, after all), they may know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the many complexities and nuances and oddities of timeshares (such as governing condo documents, HOA or corporate policies and practices, whether it's a "trust" within a "chain", etc.). You may end up spending as much (or more) money for the local attorney to get himself / herself "educated" as you pay for actual "representation". Also, you should bear in mind that a timeshare operates under the laws and processes of the state in which it was formed and / or is physically located. If a timeshare is in Florida, for example, your local attorney in North Podunk, Minnesota may know much less about pertinent timeshare details than YOU do.

All that aside, except in very rare instances, I have consistently said that I do NOT believe that looking to ANY attorney for a (non-existent) "magical escape" from timeshare ownership is likely to be wise or productive. Just my own personal opinion. YMMV.