QUESTION
Can my lawyer put my case aside if I won't come up with another lump of money when the case is almost for settlement?
Asked on Apr 08th, 2014 on Divorce - Idaho
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Peters Law, PLLC
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Yes, if it provides that in your fee agreement.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 9:33 PM
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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Your lawyer has a right to be paid. He can withdraw any time.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 9:33 PM
Mediation Attorney serving San Jose, CA
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Law Offices of Ernest A. Cardona, PC
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Nobody has to work for free, though an attorney, as an officer of the court, has a higher duty than most to make sure nothing gets missed or goes wrong while he continues to represent you. He does not, however, have to keep working if you can't or won't pay him, other than to meet his ethical duties as your lawyer.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 9:33 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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That depends upon your retainer agreement with the attorney, he, like you, needs to be paid when he goes to work.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 9:33 PM