Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Tennessee

Continuance

i have a terrible lawyer that does

nothing for me. I have heard rumors

that my husband is either filing a

motion for something, or going to

court for something regarding either

our divorce, or child custody, but my

lawyer still has not told me anything

about it, not a letter, e-mail, nothing.

Don't lawyers have to give you a

certain

amount of notice or at least tell you

what you are being accused of or

something and you have to be in court

a certain date. She has known about

this for at least two weeks, and called

me on Wednesday, said to call her

back that day because she had

something to tell me, but she will be

out of town until Monday, so I am

going to be accused of something in

court, i think on this tuesday, and I

have no idea what for.....that does not

seem right. Is there anything I can do

to have whatever bad thing my

husband is going for, to just not be

heard on tuesday so I can prepare,

because it is obvious my attorney does

nothing. I want to fire her, I need

help, but I don't know what to do. Can

anyone give me any advice on

anything I can do. Please and thank

you so much.


Asked on 7/09/06, 6:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marc Reisman Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C.

Re: Continuance

Obviously I have know idea what is set for Wed. Since your lawyer has been out of town and you have not been able to prepare, I would hope the judge would give you a continuance. You have a right to the lawyer of your choosing assuming you can work out the financial details with said lawyer. You say you want to fire your current attorney. One thought is to call around and find one you are happy with and who will take on your case and then let your lawyer know that you will not need her services anymore and the lawyers should be able to work out the details regarding the transfer of the file and the substitution of counsel. Your new lawyer will be able to explain the process, but it is my suggestion that you consider keeping your current counsel until you know what you are going to do about replacing her. Obviously, not knowing all the details makes this difficult, so, like I said, consult with legal counsel to determine the best route for you. Best of luck.

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Answered on 7/10/06, 10:58 am


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