I hired my lawyer and paid a retainer fee for him to assitance me in filing for a divorce. He hasn't done much on my case what so ever and won't email me back or return my calls. Will I get some of my retainer fee back and what steps should I take on firing him?
Attorneys have a very strict ethics code. The local bar association as well as the Supreme Court's disciplinary counsel enforce the code. You may want to contact the local bar association and speak with the bar counsel about the situation. Sometimes a phone call from bar counsel to an attorney may resolve the communication issues. If you elect to fire the attorney, then he is required to refund the unused portion of the retainer and provide an itemized statement of account. Again, bar counsel might be your best source if the attorney does not cooperate or return your calls.
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