Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Legal Retainer Letter
I recently hired an attorney to represent me in a employment contract law case. Upon signing this agreement, both parties agreed to an amount for pre-trial vs trial rates.
The issue is my attorney no longer wishes to represent me since my case will now have to go to trial. The rationale was that the case will probably take too long and have determined it will not be financially positive for their firm.
Can an attorney just ''quit'' after signing such an agreement.
I feel that I am in a contact nightmare... I can't obtain payment from my prior employer and apparently, there is not enough money it for anyone to fight.
What can I do to protect my rights?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Legal Retainer Letter
Contact the state bar association to learn what your rights are. Attorneys may drop clients but only under certain circumstances. Without knowing all the facts, I cannot tell you if you fall within that criteria, but I can tell you all attorneys are very sensitive to malpractice claims and dropping a client before trial may be considered prejudicial to your case. You should do your homework and go to your lawyer with the information you have gleaned from your research.
Re: Legal Retainer Letter
A lawyer may withdraw from a case for certain reasons including money. However, if you had a strict task retainer, you may be able to obtain a refund. My firm may also be interested in taking your case on a contingency. If you wish, please fax me all of your documentation to 714 363 0229, or mail me a copy. I will provide you with free consultation.
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