Legal Question in Employment Law in District of Columbia

Re: lawyer termination

First, look at your retention agreement. All agreements are different regarding when the representation ends. Also, you didn't state why she wants to end her representation. Without looking at the contract or having the information regarding her reasons for leaving the matter, all I can provide is a general rule.

However, if you still have concerns about her leaving, read the contract, talk with the attorney, and/or call or go on its website (www.dcbar.org)so you can obtain further information on when an attorney can end representation of a client.

Re: lawyer termination

The District of Columbia is a so-called employment at will jurisdiction where employees can be terminated by their employers for almost any reason which doesn't violate federal anti-discrimination laws and without legal repercussions.

It may be that your attorney in fact finally realized that the facts of your particular case do not represent a viable cause of action for wrongful termination in DC which may be the reason as to why she now wishes to withdraw from the matter as your counsel.