Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Pennsylvania
need to find out what form is needed to fire a lawyer
what is the form i need to fire a lawyer
Asked on 7/08/04, 5:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Marvin
Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C.
Re: need to find out what form is needed to fire a lawyer
No such thing as a "form" for this (unless your retainer agreement with the lawyer had some provisions about the method for termination).
You just write a letter, no magic words needed, just say that you are terminating the representation, please return my file.
It's a good idea to consult a new lawyer first, to get advice on the ramifications, particularly if the first lawyer has a written fee agreement.
Answered on 7/09/04, 8:34 am