Legal Question in Family Law in District of Columbia

Can an attorney stop a litigation if the client can't afford the legal bills moving forward?


Asked on 1/31/11, 12:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

The attorney cannot stop the litigation, but the attorney may refuse to do any more work for that particular client. The client will be forced to find a new lawyer that he can afford or proceed on his/her own. Most lawyers do not work for free.

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Answered on 1/31/11, 12:32 pm


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