QUESTION
Can I stop my bankruptcy and hire a different lawyer?
Asked on Mar 13th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - Colorado
9 ANSWERS
Probably (not enough info).
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2013 at 9:07 PM
Yes, you can hire another lawyer any time. Stopping the bankruptcy depends on the circumstances of the case.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2013 at 3:10 AM
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Yes, you can.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hampton, VA
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Yes. However, you might want to simply substitute counsel without dismissing your current bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
You can certainly hire another lawyer, but if you are in Chapter 7, you cannot stop your bankruptcy without a court order. Based on personal experience, I can tell you that the Court is not usually willing to stop a Chapter 7 bankruptcy without proof that doing this will be in the best interest of your creditors.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Livingston, NJ
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Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar, P.C.
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You can have your counsel transfer the file to a new atty, and they will need to file a motion to withdraw.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Estate Planning Attorney serving Wilmington, DE
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I do not see any reason to stop it but you are free to hire a different attorney. Keep in mind the fee may be in addition to what you already paid.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:08 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Livonia, MI
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You can hire a different lawyer. You may not be able to dismiss a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Deborah F. Bowinski
You are always free to fire your current lawyer and retain a new one. However, that can be easy or difficult to accomplish depending upon whether or not your case has already been filed with the bankruptcy court. Once a case has been filed it can be more difficult, and sometimes more expensive, to find a new lawyer to step into the proceedings at that point.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 11:27 AM