Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Can I fire my PI attorney?

I signed paperwork last May after being assaulted. Here's something new...He hasn't called me back in almost three months. We haven't been to civil court yet.....can I change lawyers?

Thank you.


Asked on 2/26/09, 6:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Can I fire my PI attorney?

Yes, you can always change attorneys. You may call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 2/26/09, 10:16 pm
Michael Pines Law Offices of Michael Pines

Re: Can I fire my PI attorney?

Yes, you can fire your personal injuury attorney. If the attorney fees are on a contingency, you don't have to pay the 2nd lawyer individually, meaning, the 1st lawyer gets paid SOLELY by the first lawyer.

In California, the #1 complaint about attorneys, which is said, some don't return phone calls.

To me, this is very rude and unprofessional.

One key, the first attorney will try to get you to fire him. Why? Because if you do, he has a right to claim attorney fees. On the other hand, if the attorney fires you, then he/she has no right to any attorney fees.

What gets an attorney motivated. Just leave a message that all the phone calls are documented and that you're going to file a complaint with the State Bar (the government entity that licenses attorneys), not the Bar Association, rather, a statewide association.

Hope this helps and you get better.

Sincerely,

Michael Pines

San Diego, CA

www.SeriousAccidents.com

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Answered on 2/26/09, 10:19 pm
Michael Pines Law Offices of Michael Pines

Re: Can I fire my PI attorney?

Yes, you can fire your personal injuury attorney. If the attorney fees are on a contingency, you don't have to pay the 2nd lawyer individually, meaning, the 1st lawyer gets paid SOLELY by the second lawyer (you can't be charged twice, it's illegal).

In California, the #1 complaint about attorneys, which is said, some don't return phone calls.

To me, this is very rude and unprofessional.

One key, the first attorney will try to get you to fire him. Why? Because if you do, he has a right to claim attorney fees. On the other hand, if the attorney fires you, then he/she has no right to any attorney fees.

What gets an attorney motivated. Just leave a message that all the phone calls are documented and that you're going to file a complaint with the State Bar (the government entity that licenses attorneys), not the Bar Association, rather, a statewide association.

Hope this helps and you get better.

Sincerely,

Michael Pines

San Diego, CA

www.SeriousAccidents.com

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Answered on 2/26/09, 10:21 pm
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Can I fire my PI attorney?

Yes you can fire him. You may want to ocnsult with a new attorney first and have them look over your case and advise you. Let me know if you have more questions.

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 2/27/09, 2:15 am


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