QUESTION
Can Lawyer fees be modified if a lawyer removes himself from a case, or not in agreement with fees?
Asked on Aug 26th, 2020 on Workers Compensation - Florida
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My lawyer pulled himself from case. Can I adjust his fees before settling or after settling. What motions shall I file. Can a Workers Comp. Judge enforce Workers Comp. settlements without signing a Employee or Employee Release?
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Workers' Compensation Law Attorney serving Miami, FL
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De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary, P.A.
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Two questions. The lawyer who no longer represents you must have his fees approved by a Court. If fees are being paid by the Employer/Carrier, you can object, but Court will likely approve. If the fees are coming from your money unless the Court finds them reasonable, they wont be awareded.
Worker's Compensation does not require a release. However most Employer/Carriers require one to be signed in order for them to agree to a settlement.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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