Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Michigan
Attorney drops case
My Attorney just withdrew herself from my case and told me to get another lawyer because I won't sign a lien over to her on my condominium for the rest of the money I owe. Can an Attorney quit representing a client without being excuse by a Judge before the case is over. Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Attorney drops case
It depends. She has to withdraw from the case officially, but it's not clear that she requires the Court's permission. If you have refused to pay her, or she sees no way of getting paid for a service that you have agreed would be paid (vs. contingency fee work) and she's not going to get paid any other way, few courts will require her to keep working for you.
You should get another lawyer anyway, because it's clear she no longer wants to work for you and you'd be better served with a lawyer who has your best interests at heart and is not conflicted over whether she will receive her fees.
Re: Attorney drops case
The attorney needs the permission of the judge in a pending case. It usually is granted if continued representation of the client will be a financial hardship for the attorney.
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