Anyone recommend a good lawyer in Miami? Need to claim against JJ Logistics

Pappassito (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 5, 2009, 09:34:

miamimike says on Jun 5, 2009, 11:18:

Can anyone recommend a *****good but inexpensive***** lawyer in Miami that I can chase them?
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Good but Inexpensive will be a tough find in our fair city! I doubt any good attorney will take such a case on consignment, be prepared to lay out at least $3,000 in advance. You may be farther ahead contacting the Miami Herlad's Newspaper's Action line or Help Me Howard, a consummer advocate in Miami Television. Both Freebies,,,Try googling them

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nine inch nails says on Jun 5, 2009, 13:29:

try www.lawyer.com and interview some. May take some time to weed out the bads but you may even get some free consults...

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 5, 2009, 20:08:

Since they signed for the stuff, sounds like theft to me. Call the Miami police dept and file a criminal complaint.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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medefockinllin says on Jun 5, 2009, 20:43:

Thanks RJ - will do

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 5, 2009, 23:40:

I don't know what jurisdiction J and J Logistics is in. I would guess Miami or Hialeah??? But, whatever jurisdiction (you could call Miami Dade Sheriff), call them up, tell them your chit got stolen after being signed for. Report it as theft. Over $300 value in the state of Florida is a FELONY. They may be reluctant to take the report. But, insist and the State Attorney will have to at least look at the matter. I would say that is a good place to start. What happened to you ain't right.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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stephen_aubrey says on Jun 6, 2009, 08:40:

I agree with Robert Jorge ,you will need to file a police report and get a police report number.
If nothing criminally is done than you take to small claims court (cost like $35 to file)where the limit is usually $5,000 and no lawyer required.But they will ask for the police report and your evidence ,also note that in small claims court that the burden of proof is less than in criminal court ,it is just more likely than not, so easy to prove your case and win a judgment against them.

" Most people talk a lot, few are up for the moment"

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medefockinllin says on Jun 6, 2009, 09:18:

Thanks guys - I will follow your advice. I am not from Miami and don't know the system too well.

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Cari says on Jun 8, 2009, 13:16:

Not an attorney, but:
You can file a complaint with The Federal Trade Commission.
The Federal Trade Commission is the nation's consumer protection agency. The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection works For the Consumer to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
The Bureau:
* Enhances consumer confidence by enforcing federal laws that protect consumers
* Empowers consumers with free information to help them exercise their rights and spot and avoid fraud and deception
* Wants to hear from consumers who want to get information or file a complaint about fraud or identity theft
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

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Cari says on Jun 8, 2009, 13:22:

According with http://sunbiz.org this is the company information:
Florida Deopartment os State Division of Corporations:
JJ LOGISTICS, L.L.C.
Filing Information
Document Number L02000021190
FEI/EIN Number 510420936
Date Filed 08/19/2002
State FL
Status ACTIVE
Principal Address
5525 N.W. 72ND AVENUE
MIAMI FL 33166
Changed 04/28/2008
Mailing Address
5525 N.W. 72ND AVENUE
MIAMI FL 33166
Changed 04/28/2008
Registered Agent Name & Address
RESTREPO SIERRA, RAFAEL A
953 SW 146 TERRACE
PEMBROKE PINE FL 33027
Address Changed: 03/16/2009
Manager/Member Detail
Name & Address
Title MGR
RESTREPO, JUAN CARLOS
953 SW 146 TERRRACE
PEMBROKE PINES FL 33027
Title MGR
RESTREPO SIERRA, RAFAEL ANTONIO
5525 NW 72 AVE.
MIAMI FL 33166

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Cari says on Jun 8, 2009, 13:28:

Also, you can file a complaint with the BB Better Business Bureau:
https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/getstarted.aspx
Before you begin filing your complaint with BBB, please note:

BBB's goal is to successfully resolve complaints involving buyers and sellers in a fair and timely fashion. This includes complaints involving consumer-to-business and business-to-business transactions that involve the advertisement and/or sale of a product or service. Information concerning the nature and resolution of complaints filed with BBB is used in developing BBB Reliability ReportsTM on companies. BBB accepts complaints whether or not the business is a BBB Accredited Business.

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medefockinllin says on Jun 8, 2009, 15:40:

Thanks Cari

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larryrn says on Jun 9, 2009, 06:38:

This is kind-of off the subject - but if you ever have problems with cell phone companies or the telephone companies - file a complaint with the FCC. You will get an immediate response with a complete audit trail of documention both from the vendor (cell phone company/phone company) and the FCC. Larry

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PoorButHappy says on Jul 8, 2009, 16:23:

medefockinllin: Has this been resolved and if so what happened? Details man details!

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PoorButHappy says on Jul 10, 2009, 05:51:

it appears this post was bull. i say this because medefockin has yet to post a response to my question above and he's been very active here on pbh lately so i'm sure he's seen my posted question.

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medefockinllin says on Jul 10, 2009, 06:26:

PoorBuyHappy, sorry for the delay in my response. This post is ABSOLUTELY NOT BULL I am disappointed in you jumping to conclusions just because I did not respond immediately after your post. I only just read about your response today through an alert on my email.

Basically, what has happened is that after another ten days $3,800 of the $5,000 arrived at my address in Colombia without any notification from JJ Logistics. A guy in a battered old Renault turned up at my address with tatty boxes. I still have $1,200 of goods missing - two shipments received by JJ Logistics via UPS and USPS have never been sent.

I checked with UPS and USPS and the senders of these goods regarding delivery and all of them confirm the delivery address as JJ Logistics and the fact that they have confirmation that they signed a delivery receipt. UPS provided me with the name of RAMIREZ as the recipient - JJ Logistics claim not have signed for this, even though they signed a delivery receipt for another item of mine on the same delivery truck. USPS do not keep records of who signed, just a confirmation of delivery - JJ Logistics claim never to have signed.

Tracking Number: 1Z 140 184 03 4304 260 5

Type: Package
Status:
Delivered
UPS has delivered the shipment.

Delivered
Delivered On: 06/04/2009
11:03 A.M.
Delivered To: MIAMI, FL, US
Signed By: RAMIREZ
Tracking Number: 1Z 140 184 03 4451 275 7

Type: Package
Status: Delivered
Delivered On: 05/29/2009
11:34 A.M.
Delivered To: MIAMI, FL, US
Signed By: RESTREPO

Tracking results provided by UPS: 07/10/2009 9:23 A.M. ET

A friend of mine is very good friends with Juan Amortegui of Fast Dispatch, Inc. Juan knows one of the owners of JJL, Franscisco Restrepo, and went to talk to him in person and ask WTF is going on and why they refuse to respond to emails, phone calls, and the fact that I have proof of delivery. Francisco Restrepo became very unreasonable with Juan and told him to leave and that he would not provide any further responses on these packages. Apparently, the office of JJL is a complete mess with no record keeping or parcel tracking.

Even though the goods are worth $1,200 - I bought them for considerably less. I have the option to sue them, but given that I don't live in the US and would have to do things remotely I would rather accept the loss and look to make up the money again. Francisco and Pacho Restrepo do not have the best of reputations in Medellin and both know where I live.

If you have any doubts over this please call Francisco Restrepo at JJ Logistics on (305) 805-8300, or Juan Amortegui of Fast Dispatch on (305) 398-3607

MY ADVICE - if you are you are looking for fast, courteous, and honest service - DON'T USE JJL.

Regards.

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PoorButHappy says on Jul 10, 2009, 06:31:

actually medefockin i simply wanted you to respond and it appeared my ploy worked. no hard feelings but i really needed you to answer because i had already shipped items to them just prior to your original post and after reading it i became concerned. the second shipment i need to send them has a value of almost $10,000 USD so you can see why it was important I know about the final results of your situation. again sorry to have ruffled your feathers.

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medefockinllin says on Jul 10, 2009, 06:41:

PBH, these guys are cheap and OK until something goes wrong. They do not respond to emails or calls and to make matters worse they do not have any kind of tracking system. From what I understand they also subcontract to another Colombian-owned Miami-Colombia shipping company based in San Juan. The items get delivered to a MARIA EUGENIA RESTREPO, part of the Restrepo clan and she will then get one of her family to call you and they will deliver in an uninsured private vehicle.

My advice is to use Mundo Transport Express. They ship direct daily to Cali. Items are then delivered to you through TCC with a tracking no and insurance. Very nice guys who respond to all your messages and calls. They're also always online through MSN messenger and will keep you up to date on package progress. Speak to Claudia Arango on 305-803-7786 and tell her that here favourite English client from Medellin sent you!

Best wishes and good luck.

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PoorButHappy says on Jul 10, 2009, 06:47:

thanks.. I actually met with Rafael Restrepo yesterday here in Medellin. He seemed like an upstanding guy and really wants to help me. He's even volunteered to go to the airport with me next week to pick up the first load of my things. I appreciate your advice and will be guided accordingly. thanks again!

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medefockinllin says on Jul 10, 2009, 14:52:

No. I did not pay any additional taxes upon receipt.

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medefockinllin says on Jul 10, 2009, 14:59:

PBH - I hope that all goes well with your shipment. I will obviously never use them again, because apart from Francisco being extremely rude I feel very unsure about their whole shipping process. I feel grateful that at least some of my stuff actually arrived. They have no tracking system and don't understand IT. I am also extremely concerned that they way in which they operate effectively leaves no way for recourse. Items are sent in the name of MARIA EUGENIA RESTREPO and she is the legal recipient of the goods until she decides to call to arrange delivery via some member of her extended family.

I know which intermediary courier company they use - they are based in San Juan. They will not answer any questions about packages because they are not sent in your name - they only respond to JJ and tell me that they receive a mountain of complaints about them every week.

If you want any references on their lack of professionalism, please call the directors of FAST and Mundo Transport Express. Both of them found JJ to be an utter mess and very rude.

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medefockinllin says on Jul 10, 2009, 17:53:

El Sapo - the tracking system can still be used. The freight company receives a tracking no from the airline for their bulk shipments. Once in Colombia, the bulk shipments are separated for delivery to individual addresses and each one is sent by a reputable company like TCC, who have insurance against loss or damage. The end recipient receives a TCC tracking no. This is how it works with Mundo Transport Express.

JJ Logistics do not keep an inventory of anything that they send. They rely on you knowing what you sent. If they don't deliver the goods to you, you then have to prove that they received them for forwarding to Colombia.

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