Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York

Do lawyers get in trouble?

Is there a penalty for an attorney that doesn't show up to a hearing for a client?


Asked on 5/09/09, 6:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: Do lawyers get in trouble?

No. Just get another lawyer. Typically workers comp lawyers have to have hundreds of clients b/c they make so little on the cases. However, the lawyer should've gotten a per diem attorney to represent you at the hearing. Unfortunately, sometimes that is not possible.

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Answered on 5/09/09, 7:11 pm


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