QUESTION
Can a lawyer drop my case in the middle of negotiations
Asked on Aug 26th, 2025 on Business Litigation - Florida
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I am currently in a lawsuit of negligence on a rental property, and my lawyer has represented me in a horrible way, and I might lose my case because of his actions
1 ANSWER
If a lawyer withdraws from a personal injury case during litigation, he must get the judge’s permission. If the client fires him, he may be entitled to a quantum meruit fee for the value of work performed, enforceable through a charging lien. But if the lawyer withdraws voluntarily, he generally forfeits that right.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2025 at 1:51 PM