In the middle of your case. Yet, they "just forget to mention the new firms name" in their letter to you, but state they will no longer be able to represent you.
Should you sue for your money back that you put down as a retainer and all money that has been paid to this attorney.
2006-10-02 07:01:16 · 6 answers · asked by WhatNext 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Attorney did not perform to the best of their ability - I think that they were a little "soft" of the opposing council client, due to their pending job offer.
Another attorney was "offered" after we had to get him up to speed in a 3 hours meeting. We are disputing that portion of the bill.
2006-10-02 07:09:31 · update #1
You have the right to follow your old lawyer to his new firm or stay with the present firm or change to a another firm entirely. You do not have the right to a refund of monies paid for work that was done. You should not be billed for briefing and educating the new attorney in the basic facts and status of your case.
If your prior attorney went to the opposing law firm that firm should be disqualified from representing your opponent. Your prsent attorneys should file notice of or "suggestion" of a conflict of interest with the court.
** Note: The above is not legal advice, but a discussion of the legal issues presented by your question. Local laws or your situation may vary the general rules. For a definitive answer to your question you should consult local legal counsel.**
2006-10-02 08:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The opposing law firm should no longer be able to work on the case for the opposing party. There are exceptions, depending on the state where you live.
You definately should not have to pay for filling in a new lawyer that was assigned to your case, no matter what the circumstances are.
You can always change lawyers at your choosing and get any unearned retainer back, but you may have a tough time getting back earned fees.
2006-10-02 14:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your prior attorenys were obligated to tell you specifically that the attroeny went to the opposing firm! Did that speciic attorenny work on your case? If he did there was a clear conflict durin gthe period he was applying for the position. Im surprised that your attorenys have not tried to resolve the issue with you.
GOOD LUCK
2006-10-02 14:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the fine print on the contract that you signed. If it states that you are responsible for any and all fees than you are. Did they offer another attorney from the orginial firm or jsut leave you high and dry?
2006-10-02 14:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by mktk401 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Up until he took the new job, there was no conflict of interest. I don't think you could assert anything against the attorney, however you may now be able to force your opponent to get a new attorney by asserting that it is now a conflict of interest for them to represent the opponent when one of their lawyers started out representing you.
2006-10-02 14:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hire a new lawyer and get the opposing firm thrown off the case.
2006-10-02 14:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋