Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I have a legitimate and strong discrimination case pending. It well-supported with tangible evidence and testimony of key witnesses. My workers compensation claim was directly connected to my civil. It was just determined to be work-related. However, my atty failed to develop a strong with all the significant evidence and discovery gathered. He was incompetent and so there a breakdown in our relationship. He filed a Motion to be Relieved as Counsel. The judge gave me 6o days or until April 10th to look for an attorney. Is it possible that an attorney would this knowing that the case was poorly handled by my ex-atty? The trial is set for May 9, 2012 and it was too close when my atty withdraw when I questioned all of what he didn't do. Can the court grant an extension under this circumstance or will I lose my case that is 100% legitimate and strong just because I cannot find an atty. I am unable to represent myself because of my disability (workers comp). Would someone please respond to this asap?


Asked on 2/15/12, 9:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Hello.

First, you should definitely ask the court for extra extension of time to allow you to find an attorney. This will result in no prejudice to the employer if you take a few more months before trial, and there is no reason why the court should not grant it.

If you have a good case, there will be an attorney willing to take it on.

Thanks, and feel free to follow up.

Arkady Itkin

San Francisco & Sacramento Employment Lawyer

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Answered on 2/15/12, 10:08 am
Geoff Morris The Morris Law Group

If an attorney takes your case he should be able to get an extension of the the trial date. You can give me a call and I will be happy to discuss your case and let you know if it something I would be willing to handle.

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Answered on 2/15/12, 4:15 pm


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