I have a friend that got a $20,000 payment from her attorney and later she heard of an out of court settlement regard a personal injury lawsuit that she was being represented by the said attorney in Florida. although she was never told what the settlement was and was never given a list of the expenses. They had an agreement that he would get 33% of the settlement. Is there a time limit that the attorney can hold the money? and is there a statue of limitations that my friend has to file a complaint if she gets no reply.