This is a tale of warning all attys. are not created equal. Don't know if I can mention the name of the one I used...I found this guy in the phone book.
Long story very short. Problem with an overcharge (stabilized. Atty. told me to withhold, notify LL that I wanted rent resolved. Found an eviction notice on my door...real surprise as I didn't know this was happening. (Have my mail delivered to private box as the one here is a shared by 2 tenants). Atty. says don't worry will get this stopped (Did that) but doesn't think he will win non notification case...so recommends I cut and run. He took my money up front with the assurance he would get me back on track to finish out the last 4 months of my lease. Courts were using my home not...well you get it.
Now am looking for an atty. that will tell me the truth. Be careful who you choose..this guy had the law degree...but I should have checked his court record.