Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Changing Attorney's

I currently have a lawyer for an existing

workers comp. case. I want to change

attorney's. If I change attorney's do I have

to give a portion of my settlement to the

old lawyer.


Asked on 11/17/06, 12:38 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Changing Attorney's

No. Assuming that the attorneys fee is 15%, this amount will have to be divided amongst the lawyers. No impact on your portion of the settlement.

Good Luck. If you have any other question, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 818.385.0520.

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Answered on 12/04/06, 2:08 pm
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

Re: Changing Attorney's

Yes, based upon the time and effort the old lawyer put into your case. Quantum meritum. However, it will not affet the 12% cap on attorney fees.

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Answered on 12/03/06, 4:45 pm
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Changing Attorney's

By law, the statutory rate for attorney's fee is about 15%. This fee is deducted when your case is settled and is deducted from the permamnent disability settlement. If you change your attorney both old and new attorney have to divide the attorney's between them and is normally divided for the amount of legal work each attorney completed. In no event your attorneys' fees exceeds the statutory rates (generally 15%). Contact our office at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

fee taken out of the total lump sum recovery

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Answered on 12/02/06, 5:38 pm


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