Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California

my son hired a attorney 1800 up until trial my son's case has not gone to trial it was moved to superior court now his attorney wanted 9500 and has with drew from the case he did nothing for my son as a matter fact he didnt show up 2x for court we feel robbed what can we do?


Asked on 12/18/09, 12:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information here to give you a very meaningful response. It's best to have your son request a written accounting from the attorney to figure out how he came up with the $9,500 figure. Within a reasonable time, if your son still has questions, he should bring the written retainer agreement and any documents concerning the case to another attorney for review.

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Answered on 12/23/09, 1:05 am


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