the lawyer who wants to take the case says i need to fire the other lawyer before he can take the case
2007-03-09 05:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by sweetsfrmsthrnhoney 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well, yes, you cannot have two lawyers representing you.
Normally an authorization and direction signed by you to your previous lawyer telling him to give the file to your new lawyer is sufficient and should be prepared by the lawyer you are now hiring.
Your new lawyer should fax it to the old lawyer together with a letter requesting the file.
If the new lawyer is trying to get you to do this leg work, don't hire him either.
If there are already court proceedings a Notice of Change of Counsel will likely have to be filed and served as well, but again your new lawyer should be doing this.
2007-03-09 05:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new lawyer is absolutely right about this. The reason is to prevent any law suits against you and your new lawyer. I suggest that the new lawyer gives you something in writing as far as cost for his services including the retainer fee.
Firing your old lawyer has to be in writing, I hope this new one is better than the old one due to reliable recommendation. Last suggestion, keep copies of everything and keep up a journal of everything that happens. A journal with dates, times and contacts will be very helpful.
Are you familiar with what Probono means? It means that all lawyers must take a case free of charge once a year. Take care and best of luck for your settlement.
2007-03-09 05:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by Abby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't have two lawyers filing papers in your case, it will screw up the whole process. You have to pick one and that lawyer needs your file with everything any lawyer has done before them. Otherwise you could lose your caseand you can't appeal because your lawyer did not have all the facts. I have seen it happen. Having two attorneys does not help you, it can only hurt you.
2007-03-09 05:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by grdnoviz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your reason for doing so would abandoment of client. That means he isn't showing reasonable progress in the case.
2007-03-09 05:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish you already know that no rely what legal professional you hire none of them are going to particularly provide a **** approximately you or your spouse. the money is the base line. the difficulty is your legal professional makes it understand to you, the court docket, your ex, her legal professional that she isn't on your nook. i might have her step up and tell her what you anticipate considering the fact which you are able to not hire yet another legal professional.
2016-09-30 10:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like the nike ad, just do it
2007-03-09 05:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋