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You have the right to terminate an attorney’s representation for any reason, and at any time. Even if you signed a contract with that attorney, you retain the right to terminate him or her. But is it the right choice? Here are the most common reasons we hear for potentially terminating an attorney:
Have you given the attorney at least two days to return the call? Remember that attorneys are sometimes in trial for days at a time. Sometimes they have to fly out of town for depositions. Sometimes, their kids are just sick and they have to take a day off. If the attorney-client relationship is new, these factors might excuse a delay of two days or less and the attorney might be given another chance. (Lawrence & Associates has an office policy to return calls within 24 hours, not including weekends.)
Some ethical infractions result in the loss of a law license too. If your attorney is facing a criminal indictment or ethical hearing, they have other things on their mind and you may want to begin looking for new counsel immediately.
The attorney is asking the client to get his or her own medical records after the contract is signed, or is asking the client to pay the costs of a medical opinion out of pocket: If your attorney asks you to do either of these things, just find a new attorney immediately.
Paralegals are to a law office what nurses are to a doctor’s office, and one of their functions is communication with clients on a day-to-day basis while attorneys are in court, in depositions, or inspecting accident scenes.
For example, let’s say Attorney A is fired by his client because he was moving too slowly for the client’s taste, or lost some paperwork the client sent in. This could be shoddy work, but it doesn’t rise to the level of misconduct. The client then goes to Attorney B, who successfully resolves the case.
A good attorney not only knows the law, but also knows how to explain it to non-lawyers. We are supposed to be “counselors of the law” after all. Lawrence & Associates practices in only four areas of the law – personal injury, bankruptcy, workers’ compensation, and social security – because that is what we know. We won’t take a criminal or family law claim, because that’s not where our expertise lies. Other firms are not as disciplined, and can’t turn away a good case even if they don’t know how to do it. If your attorney can’t answer your questions, or the answers don’t make any sense, it may be time to get a second opinion.
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There are three important factors present in all good attorney-client relationships. These include maintaining good communication, building a foundation of trust, and agreeing on a strategy for your case.
If you’re unhappy with your attorney, first ask yourself if your expectations are realistic. If you aren’t sure, ask. When you’ve decided you want a different attorney to handle your injury case, take your time and avoid costly mistakes.
The fact that your previous attorney may be entitled to a portion of the contingency fee when your new attorney recovers your compensation doesn’t mean you’ll be losing money.
Changing attorneys before your case is filed is much easier than changing after the lawsuit is underway. If you already know you want a new lawyer, write your current lawyer a letter explaining that you no longer need their services. You don’t have to provide a specific explanation, but can if you want to.
There are usually five key steps in changing a power of attorney.
Technically, assigning a new power of attorney to a third party will automatically cancel any existing and overlapping assignments. Do not rely on this. Even if you are assigning a new power of attorney, be sure to modify or cancel any existing assignments as well.
Details really, really matter when you write out a power of attorney form. Whether you are creating one from scratch, modifying the relationship, or ending it altogether, it’s important to get this step right.
There are usually five key steps in changing a power of attorney.
Technically, assigning a new power of attorney to a third party will automatically cancel any existing and overlapping assignments. Do not rely on this. Even if you are assigning a new power of attorney, be sure to modify or cancel any existing assignments as well.
Details really, really matter when you write out a power of attorney form. Whether you are creating one from scratch, modifying the relationship, or ending it altogether, it’s important to get this step right.