Legal Question in Personal Injury in North Carolina

Re: Accident

The short answer is "yes," you can. However, if suit

has already been brought, you will probably need to

have the approval of the Judge, who will likely want

to make sure there is another lawyer in the picture.

The Court must look first to the best interests of

the child, despite the parent's wishes (sometimes).

You did not describe why you are unhappy with your

present lawyer. Before taking the drastic step of

discharging him/her, I suggest you make an appointment

to sit down and discuss the case and why you are

unhappy. Sometimes this will clear things up and make

them go more smoothly. Also, remember that if you fire

this lawyer, you may owe some attorney fees for the

work he/she has done so far. If the case is a contingency

fee case, the new lawyer may be willing to split any fee.

If this is a personal injury matter, the Court will set

all the fees, anyway, regardless of your contractual

agreement with the attorney(s). Good luck.

Bill Horsley

1-800-953-2542