2007-03-05 04:39:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sure go see a new one and he will fire your old one via the mail.
2007-03-05 04:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to change lawyers, but, depending on what the lawyer is doing for you, you may need the court to formally recognize your request for a change of representation (for example, if you are already in the midst of a felony trial). You may encounter a problem if you owe the first lawyer any money. Most attorneys will not agree to represent someone they know owes another attorney (it's a club rule). You certainly have the right to the best representation you can afford, so, if you are looking to change lawyers because the one you have isn't doing the job for you, go for it. Ask the one you are thinking of hiring if they will contact the first one on your behalf, to advise them that their services are no longer needed, or if you have to do it yourself. Don't just leave the first one wondering what is going on. Loose ends can get messy.
2007-03-05 13:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dee, yes you can fire your old lawyer and hire a new one...Remember they work for you...You will need to send notice to your old attorney advising them that you have obtained new counsel. Your old attorney must file a motion with the court to withdraw from your case and your new attorney must file a motion for appearance in your case.
I would suggest before you fire your old attorney that you get a complete copy of your case file from him. He has to give this to you if formally requested to do so...If not it will take your new attorney awhile to get it because he will have to subpoena it...good luck hope it works out
2007-03-05 14:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by udontneed2know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. Be sure to cover your own butt and inform your current attorney IN WRITING that you will be retaining new counsel and that you no longer require his/her services. Also, be sure to inform all other parties that you have "fired" your old lawyer and have retained new counsel. Your "new" lawyer should send out notices of representation once you have hammered out the agreement for him/her to represent you, but you need to be proactive so it doesn't come back to bite you in the @$$ later.
2007-03-05 12:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can change lawyers.
Be cautious though because you will still have to pay your current lawyer their fees.
Be extra cautious if you have retained your current lawyer using a contingency fee agreement, because the potential fees you may owe could be significant.
2007-03-05 15:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by Peter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep you can fire them just like anyone else you hire to work for you but that doesn't mean he has to give any money you've already given him back.
2007-03-05 14:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Keith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it has to be approved by the presiding judge, if it's gotten that far.
2007-03-05 12:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, change as many times as you want, they are your employee.
2007-03-05 12:42:11 · answer #8 · answered by zaphodsclone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋