QUESTION
Can my attorney force me to sign a Substitution of Attorney because he doesn't want to continue with my case?
Asked on Mar 26th, 2013 on Litigation - Georgia
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Can he make that happen even after he has been working on my civil case?
6 ANSWERS
Michael J. Breczinski
He can ask the court to be released from the case I you do not agree and then it is up to the judge.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2013 at 1:26 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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"Force you to sign a Substitution of Attorney"? No, but he can file a motion with the court to withdraw as your attorney, even though he has been working on your case.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2013 at 12:22 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
The attorney may stop representing you. If you signed a fee arrangement, read how he is to be paid for his work performed. Get your case records for your new attorney.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2013 at 1:40 PM
It is at your discretion to sign the substitution of attorney. If you do not sign the substitution, the attorney can go to court on a motion to withdraw and have the court remove him from your case. It is in your best interest, if the attorney no longer wants to represent you, to sign and find another attorney.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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You can sign it, or the attorney can bring a motion to withdraw, either way he is out of the case.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2013 at 1:40 PM
James Edward Smith
No, but he can file a motion to withdraw as your attorney.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2013 at 1:39 PM