California | Legal Ethics
4/17/09, 5:58 pm
Legal Question
rules on attorney retaining file copy
My attorney wants to withdraw from a personal injury case.
(I don't think he's financially prepared to fulfill discovery needed.)
I wish to comply with his wishes, but, in a manner which won't jeopardise the case. (My injuries were extensive.)
I need my file to obtain new coucil.
My attorney will only release the file if I sign in in pro per and won't retain a copy for himself.
He has immediate appearances before the court and needs a file copy to intelligantly address them.
What are the rules
What are the rules on this?
It's too risky for me to be in pro per now,.
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