2006-08-30 02:44:00 · 4 answers · asked by cheryl s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A lawyer will probably send you a letter stating that they want to terminate the relationship. But they have to have a good reason, depending on the state you live in.
If YOU are looking to terminate the relationship, you would do the same thing. Send a letter stating why you want to do so.
2006-08-30 02:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The attorney should send/give a letter clearly terminating the representation; including a final statement, if any; and informing the client of any required future actions and the deadlines to take them.
If the attorney is representing the client in a court proceeding; the attorney must file a motion to withdraw representation; the court may refuse to allow withdrawal if it would prejudice the client or the case.
2006-08-30 11:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The file belongs to the client, whether all work has been paid for or not.
The client is entitled to an itemized bill and a refund of money not spent.
The lawyer is best advised not to get greedy, not to get mad, not to get annoyed and to err on the side of charging too little, not too much. Or he will wind up defending a complaint (justified or not) before the Bar, wasting his time and money.
The client, unhappy with his first choice of lawyer, should get on with his life and not blame the lawyer for everything. He (the client) should have asked the right questions first time 'round; should have (if this is litigation) sat in on some trials and spoken to various lawyers, various clients in the court house.
2006-08-30 10:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a court proceeding, a lawyer cannot terminate the relationship exceot 1) with your agreement or
2) asked the Court for an order permitting tihs.
If you tell me more I'll try to help
GOOD LUCK
2006-08-30 10:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋