Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri
I just need a litte help. If you are unhappy with the lawyer you have hired and yofire him in the I,,k have been talked to very rudelu I mean like For a personal injury case. How will his pay be workedout? I am so very upset here with hiim. He has showed the real side. Using the F--k word when he was upset with me. I have never been so aggervated I need some help. I need a good lawyer who will hold up for me. i need an answer soon on wether I can fire n
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes, you can terminate your employment of the attorney. You should do so in writing and request that he turn over your file to you so that you can take it to another attornery. The first attorney may be entitled to some compensation for his time and effort on your behalf., but he can not withhold your file. The division of attorney's fees is usually worked out between the two attorneys.
If you have a written contract, and you should, then the terms of the contract should control.