2007-05-16 08:45:36 · 7 answers · asked by purrlikeakittenpouncelikeatiger 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. Your son can.
Ultimately, the lawyer represents the person going to trial. An honest lawyer (insert jokes here) does not let the question of who is paying affect the need to do a good job; their only concern should be doing the best job for the defendant.
If your son tells the guy he's fired, he's fired. The judge will not take things kindly if it gets to court and your son says "I told him I don't wnat him as a lawyer and he won't listen."
What are you worried about?
Competence? In that case, you have to show your son he should fire the guy because he's useless.
Conflict of interest? A lawyer must do the best job for anyone he represents. If he represents 2 people with contrary purposes, he must withdraw from one case. If you are worried about possible conflict (he also represents the guy who might be charged if your son gets off, or that's the guy paying the bill) ask the lawyer about it, and threaten to report the conflict to the bar association, copy of letter to the judge.
OTOH, any lawyer is (usually) better than no lawyer, so unless the guy's totally useless or you can afford someone better, your son is better off at least having a lawyer.
2007-05-16 09:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on a few things. First, is your son a minor? If he is, and you are his provider, then yes, you can. If your son is over 18, even if you are paying the bill, your son must fire him.
Of course, you can always tell the attorney you won't pay the bill, and i'm sure the attorney will try to fire you first.
2007-05-16 15:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by socalicd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you cannot fire the lawyer. The lawyer would have to be fired by the person who originally hired the lawyer and is paying the fee........
2007-05-16 15:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by pootfart3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not generally the person paying the fee or the one being represented are the only ones that could fire the lawyer
2007-05-16 15:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by DieNarrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the legal guardian of your son, then yes, you have a right to decide who represents him. If he's over 18, you don't have legal guardianship, or a court official has appointed a legal guardian for him, then no, you may not.
2007-05-16 15:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mav. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go back to your original question and post "additional comments". If you keep asking individual questions you are just going to confuse everyone!
2007-05-16 15:51:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kailey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, what is the question?
2007-05-16 15:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋