Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia

I am in GA and have a Hearing coming up in a few weeks for my WC case. My initial attorney has brought in another firm that has taken much of the leg work and splitting fee I assume (25% max). My problem is that I am unsatisfied with both firms and would like to switch attorneys all together to one person that will listen and return calls. I have done much of the work and my case should smoothly go in my favor.How should I go about switching to a new attorney, I have one in mind. Would the new attorney get 12.5 %? I just want to know if it is worthwhile to another attorney to take my case. I have a neck and back injury with all the documentation in order for a decision in my favor. I am still out of work and had a good salaried job I will not be able to return to due to my injury at work. Advice please? Please no replies with questions on my treatment, etc, that's all in order. Is it worth it for another attorney to take over at this point?


Asked on 6/12/11, 1:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Glass Law Offices of David H. Glass, LLC

The Attorney/Client relationship can be terminated by either party. Your fee agreement likely requires you to pay any expenses forwarded by either firm. However, they will not get a percentage of your new attorney's fee. Additionally, you can most likely pay those outstanding expenses through your settlement and/or recovery from the WC decision.

If you want to fire your attorneys, you should do it in writing and then very quickly find a new attorney (since your hearing is around the corner). My colleague, Marvin Price is a very experienced WC attorney. His number is (404) 523-7222. Please let him know I referred you.

Best of luck,

David H. Glass, Esq.

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Answered on 6/12/11, 7:08 am


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