My fiencee is applying for disability and has alrad signed a contract with a lawyer. The problem is the lawyer lives out of state and almost never returns our phone calls. I often don't even get a receptionist. We need some opne to help and advise us? Can we change lawyers at this point?
2006-10-16 17:22:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As far as I know you have every right to do so if they are not doing a good job for you, especially not keeping in contact with you. I would try to get an attorney locally so they can stay in touch with you and let you knowing what's going on. Besides, if your current attorney is getting a percentage of your back pay you will receive a bill usually around 25% for services, so they better earn their keep.
I've had to go through this with my disability. Social Security is hard pressed to provide the financial help, mainly because the SS funds have been ripped off, misused by the Government.
2006-10-16 17:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can!!! And I would immediately. No receptionist answering the phone is NOT a good sign. DO NOT SEND ANY MORE MONEY TO THIS FLAKE. And at once, hire a new attorney. Most likely, you will lose any monies given to first attorney but at this point in time who cares!!! You need a better lawyer. One that will answer the phone for pete's sake.
Good luck
2006-10-17 00:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even if you signed a contract, you can "fire" an attorney if they aren't doing anything for you. If you gave this guy a retainer--better to lose it than continue accomplishing nothing. You can get free consultation with another attorney (do some research & be sure you have reason to believe in this one's competence & integrity!) & find out exactly what the process is. I truly wish you all the luck in the world!
2006-10-17 00:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can fire your attorney for cause at any time. Keep track of the phone messages you have left and the return phone call time. You may, however, have to reimburse the attorney for any out-of-pocket costs s/he has incurred up to date. Best to go to a new attorney first and have this attorney take care of dissolving the past relationship.
2006-10-17 14:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tara P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! You can change lawyers at anytime; if you have a reason...
And anything you can think of is a reason because you hired the lawyer.
Best wishes; and good luck!
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2006-10-17 00:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DEPENDS on your agreement ..the one you SIGNED with the lawyer. You could consult with another attorney and have them review the agreement to see if they can get you out of it..
2006-10-17 00:26:20 · answer #6 · answered by MeInUSA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, YOU CAN FIRE A LAWYER AT ANY TIME IF THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING TO YOUR CALLS,ALWAYS MAKE DOCUMENTATION OF WHEN YOU HAVE TRIED TO REACH THEM,BECAUSE THEY WILL BE IN DENIAL..ITS YOUR MONEY AND YOU PAYING THEM FOR A SERVICE THAT YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING.
2006-10-17 00:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by puddin 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋