Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

lawyer trouble

I live in Nevada. I called and asked my lawyer to stop the hearing that we reached an agreement with the other party for the best interest of the children. I asked for a statement in which I should have received one already. They failed to send me one ever. I have been with him since Feb of this year. Do I have to have him cancel the hearing or could I do it myself? Is there a way I could get a statement so I am not charged outrageous charges? He worked for me, not the other way around. Thank you.


Asked on 5/07/08, 6:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Luke Ciciliano Ciciliano & Associates, LLC

Re: lawyer trouble

Your best solution is to call the State Bar. In terms of stopping the hearing, the Court can't deal with you as long as you are represented by an attornehy

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Answered on 5/07/08, 7:05 pm
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: lawyer trouble

An attorney cannot unilaterally cancel a hearing on his client's whim. Attorneys handle the procedural matters of the court's calendar in conjunction with the judge who must approve cancellation of a hearing by his order. You cannot cancel the hearing yourself with or without an attorney. Any fee dispute can be decided by the fee dispute committee of the Bar or in civil court.

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Answered on 5/07/08, 7:27 pm


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