QUESTION
Can I break a representation contract I signed with an attorney?
Asked on Sep 03rd, 2012 on Personal Injury - Tennessee
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I was involved in an auto accident. An attorney referred by my brother had me sign a document which says he will represent me. The document states he would advance me any necessary expenses; he hasn't and I paid $1300 for hospital equipment. Also, I found out he is implicated in a health insurance scam with his previous firm. No claim has been filed yet.
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You may discharge the attorney, as the client, if you choose. With regards to your comment on advancing expenses, your attorney likely was referring to costs associated with his job as attorney, such as ordering records and fronting court costs, not paying your personal costs. Discharging your attorney, may, however, result in some problems for your case if the attorney tries and places a lien on your matter.
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Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Gregory D. Hutchins
you have the right to discharge an atty anytime, and can hire another atty in place of the first. there is no cost to you, your new atty will handle that. if you are not satisfied with your choice, you should talk to another atty and decide.
jay stillman, atty
stillman and friedland
www.jstillman.com
Answered on Sep 03rd, 2012 at 12:04 PM