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My auto accident was a year ago, two this September 2013, he hasn't done anything yet and the case is set to close in September. He has cancelled 1 appointment 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment, didn't show up for 2 and now I've been waiting for over an hour for this scheduled appointment. Please advise me.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
Yes, you can change lawyers.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Quit saying things you dont know about your lawyer. you don't have any idea what he has done or not done. If you don't like his way of dealing with you fire him at any time. fire him, but don't say things you don't know about.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 10:05 PM
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Law Offices of Bradley S. Freedberg
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You can always change lawyers for cause and even without cause.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 9:49 PM
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Kelaher Law Offices, P.A.
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Read the "Statement of Clients Rights" he was required to give you when he signed you up as a client; it tells you that you have the right to fire him.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 9:19 PM
James Eugene Hasser
Yes, but I highly caution you before doing so. I would talk with the lawyer first and see if your concerns are addressed. You might have problems finding another lawyer to take over. Changing lawyers is a big red flag for most lawyers indicating a problem client or case, or both. I, personally, rarely take over another lawyer's case, mainly because I don't know what the other lawyer may or may not have done. I like things done my way, and my way may not necessarily be the same way another lawyer may do it. Also, if you do change lawyers, your current one may be entitled to a lien for services and any costs and expenses incurred. Good luck.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Certainly. He works for you; you dont work for him.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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You can change attorneys. I would point out that the attorney on a wreck case can do very little until you have finished treating with your doctor. Thus, even though it has been a year, the relevant time period is the time that has passed since you were released from the doctor. Also, in South Carolina, unless you are suing the government, you have three years.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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Gregory S. Shurman, LLC
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Yes, you can fire him and hire another attorney.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Yes, you can change your attorney at any time. You need to make sure that a lawsuit is filed by August to preserve your rights.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:33 PM
NA richard@jandjlaw.com
Can you discharge your current lawyer? Yes. If you discharge your current lawyer, will he / she lien your case for the fees and costs? Perhaps. Will you have difficulty finding another lawyer to take over the case? Perhaps. Either you need to get the lawyers attention, and get the case moving, or you need to fire the lawyer. [I gather that you are saying that your MVA occurred in Sept., 2011. IF the MVA occurred in Washington., the limitation of action statute is three (3) years (not two years). ]
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:32 PM
Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza
Usually, a client and/or an attorney can decide not to work with the other. Look at your Retainer Agreement with your attorney for guidance.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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You can change attorneys. However, your prior attorney may claim a lien against the recovery in your case based on the value of the services he had performed for you.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:52 AM
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Broad Law Firm, LLC
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You can always change attorneys, but the fee agreement that you signed with the first attorney may provide for some sort of fees if you replace him. It depends upon what your fee agreement states.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:36 AM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
Sure you can change attorneys, check your retainer agreement to see if their are any consequences. Like paying a fee for changing attorneys.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:17 AM
You can change attorneys whenever you want for whatever reason you have, but your new attorney might have to divide the overall attorney's fee with him that should not increase the fee you have to pay. It does sound as though you should drop him.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 1:03 AM
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Gregory M. Janks, P.C.
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In Michigan you may hire and fire your attorney as you like, just like you would any other professional or service provider. You should read your written fee agreement you would have signed to retain your lawyer to see what it says about what costs or fees you might owe should you discharge your attorney. Generally if you have another attorney in mind, you can let the attorneys work out an arrangement to protect any claims of cost reimbursement and entitlement to fees that your 1st attorney may have from any resolution that the 2nd attorney is able to achieve.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Engage another attorney, something is very wrong.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2013 at 12:43 AM