QUESTION
How can I stop my lawyer from terminating legal representation without my consent and force him to answer my questions and share proofs?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2025 on Professional Liability - New York
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I've been in a suit and got the initial judgment last Oct. The defendant filed to vacate the judgment last Dec. I've been preparing opposition with my lawyer, and then he got unresponsive on my emails and suddenly asked to terminate the legal representation, which I believe to avoid my questions (they might've made many mistakes which I pointed out before the initial judgment). Is my lawyer able to terminate legal representation without my consent in this situation? Or is there a way to force him to at least answer my questions, share all the proofs to prove he's done what he've been tellling me? Thanks
1 ANSWER
An attorney can petition a court to be relieved as counsel without the consent of the client. Unless there are unusual circumstances, an attorney should answer your questions and furnish proof you request.
Jack
Answered on Feb 12th, 2025 at 1:14 PM