Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in California
I hired a second attorney after firing the first attorney. The first attorney was paid after insurance settlement was issued. Does the first attorney receive payment from my insurance settlement or out of the second attorney fees? Thank you.
Asked on 11/03/15, 9:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Stan Stern
The Law Office of Stan Stern
Generally, out of the first layer's fee, unless otherwise agreed.
Answered on 11/03/15, 12:11 pm
Stan Stern
The Law Office of Stan Stern
Correction: generally, out of the SECOND lawyer's fee. (Sorry about the previous typo.) Unless otherwise agreed.
Answered on 11/04/15, 5:22 am
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