Can an attorney stop representing a person?

Yes, the lawyer can bail out. Usually, they have to file a motion to ask the judge to let them out. The order that grants permission will usually require you to obtain another lawyer within a short period of time, but in the meantime, any documents being filed can be sent to you at your last known address, by regular mail.

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The attorney should have sent you a Notice To Withdraw, which you can contest.

Generally speaking, the lawyer and the client can each terminate a relationship at any time. But, the lawyer can't leave you high and dry if his withdrawal will hurt your case. Also, if he has made an appearance in a court he will need court approval to withdraw. I suggest that you contact your local state bar association.

In Michigan it us usually true that a lawyer who has filed an Appearance in a matter, must ask the Tribunal for permission to withdraw from representing a client. You should check with the Tribunal in question and ask them what their Rules are in this regard. If the lawyer needs leave to withdraw, you will have to be given notice of same and an opportunity to respond. On the other hand, if the lawyer doesn't want to be your lawyer, why would you want that lawyer to continue to be your lawyer - wouldn't you be better served to find new counsel (unless you've looked and no one will take over the case - in which instance, you'd want to inform the Judge/Magistrate of that fact in any hearing where your lawyer seeks to withdraw)? You should also check the Agreement you likely signed when you retained the lawyer as it may have language which speaks to your/the lawyers rights/duties in regard to representation/withdrawal. The courts will often uphold any written agreement, absent a hardship or your rights being prejudiced.

Generally, an attorney has to motion to the court to be relieved of the case. That being sad, an attorney can stop representation for various legitimate reasons, such as conflict of interest or failure of client to comply.