Legal Question in Workers Comp in Missouri

Re: Attorneys

The short answer is yes, you can fire your attorney. If you signed a contingent fee contract, your attorney will still be entitled to payment at the end of your case, both of expenses and an attorney fee for the work performed.

Your question doesn't give enough detail to help me advise you. Typically, clients become upset with their attorneys because of lack of communication. The legal system doesn't move as quickly as we would like- for a claimant such as yourself, it seems extremely slow at times!

If you attorney focuses his practice on injury victims, it is unlikely although not impossible that he would be looking out for himself. But you have a right to be satisfied, and a call to his office may get things on track. If not, a call to another attorney could help you decide whether a new attorney is what you need, as opposed to a a new relationship with the lawyer you have.

Re: Attorneys

I would first advise you to fully and frankly discuss all of your concerns with your current attorney. Yes, a client has the right to terminate the employment of an attorney. You should do so in writing, requesting an appointment to go in and pick up your complete file. Then, you should hire an attorney you will have confidence in and will believe in your attorney putting your interest first. The first attorney will still be entitled to some payment for the value of his services rendered along the way, but he can be paid out of the settlement or other recovery made on your claim. The fees can be agreed upon between the attorneys or can be Ordered by the administrative law judge in charge of your claim. some attorneys may be reluctant to take your case under all of the circumstances, but if you do fire your current attorney and need a referral. I can suggest one of the very best.