My Lawyer Wants to
Quit - What Do I Do?
Sometimes a person
will find themselves in a situation where they have a case and have a lawyer
representing them, but the lawyer for whatever reason wants to drop the case.
If this has happened to you, then your options are to find a new lawyer or
represent yourself for the rest of your case.
If you decide that you want to represent
yourself, it is recommended that you speak with a lawyer to see what you're
getting yourself into. A lawyer may tell you that it's not a complicated case
that could be done by yourself or a lawye r may tell you that it would be a big mistake
to try to do this on your own.
If you decide that you
need a new lawyer, you should call your local lawyer referral service and if
you are in Riverside County, then your lawyer referral service can be reached
at (951) 682-7520 and the Riverside County Bar Association
lawyer referral service website; http://riversidelrs.org/.
A lawyer sometimes
will have a lien on your case, which means that the lawyer who represents you
next may have to pay your first lawyer for services that the first lawyer says
that he or she performed on your case. You'll want to speak with your new
lawyer about that.
If your case has been
going on for a long time and the lawyer wants to get out of the case, he or she
may not be able to get out of the case without your permission. This is offered
for information and not as legal advice and it's something you should talk to a
lawyer about. Call the lawyer referral service and their trained staff will do
everything they can to get you in contact with a lawyer who can give you the
legal advice you need.
The contents of this
article is legal information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the
legal advice of an attorney. Please consult with an attorney before you make
any decisions about your case or your current attorney.
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