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family law/attorney not doing job

is there any ethical violations on an attorney that I can pursue if an attorney I hired does not serve the other party in a timely manner and then attorney takes matter off calander, then 1 month later files a notice of withdrawl of attorney of record with no notice to me of this?


Asked on 3/13/08, 3:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: family law/attorney not doing job

You can complain to the State Bar.

Unless you have omitted some facts, the attorney actions are clearly inappropriate.

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Answered on 3/15/08, 7:17 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: family law/attorney not doing job

The attorney cannot file a unilateral notice of withdrawal. The attorney can attempt to secure your written consent on a substitution of attorney, or could file a motion with the court, but has to serve you with a copy of the motion so you can secure new counsel.

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Answered on 3/13/08, 4:48 am


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