Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I'm a plaintiff in california, I have an employment suit and a lawyer on contingency. Shortly before trial, he told me to take a low-ball offer or I had to pay for the rest of costs, I paid. Now he tells me if I don't go with an arbitration trial, he will quit; I had to agree (signed nothing).

I want to fire this guy and get a postponement on the trial. Can I?

I should say, the wrongful termination and ADA violations in case are almost airtight. The arguement is basically over damages (I made good money before going on disability). The defendants vowed they would never go to trial and it's coming true. It's almost like he joined the other side for some reason. Help!


Asked on 6/19/11, 10:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

You can always fire your attorney and no reason is required. Whether the court will postpone anything is another question. An arbitration hearing is much cheaper than a trial and is not binding unless you agree to that. If it has been set for arbitration then the trial date has been postponed and the matter probably is off calendar [no court appearance dates set].

If the case is airtight, why is the defendant not trying to settle? You should speak to another employment attorney and see what they think the situation is.

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Answered on 6/19/11, 4:12 pm


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