Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas
Lawyer refuses to release case
My son was hit by an off duty dea and gave the case to a family lawyer which has done nothing on this case,has tried certified letter etc. My son was walking his finance niece which the dea almost hit but manage to push her to the ground bruse her cheek and the car ended up hitting my son while carrying another child. Is it unlawful for this attorney to ignore and do nothing does not return call at all.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Lawyer refuses to release case
If you have a problem with your lawyer, you should first discuss it with him/her. Try to work out any problems, if possible. If you cannot, you are within your rights to fire your lawyer and hire someone else to represent you.
If the situation occurs before your legal problem is settled, you should expect to pay a portion of the fee to the lawyer for time already spent. Yes, the lawyer has an obligation to return your file.
If you believe your lawyer has not acted in your best interests and has thereby done something illegal or unethical, you may wish to file a grievance against your lawyer. In such circumstances, contact your local bar association or the State Bar of Texas in Austin at 1-800-932-1900.
Re: Lawyer refuses to release case
For more information on the Texas grievance process against attorneys, go to:
http://www.texasbar.com/public/complaints/complaints.asp
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