Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia
can i fire my attorney?
i retained an attorney to represent me in a longshore and harborworkers compensation act case about a year ago.
3 months went buy, and i have not heard from her, so i called her firm, and was told that she had leftthe firm, and my case was given to another attorney without notifying me.
i have caught this this attorney telling me lies a couple of times.
i feel that he is not doing the best he can for my case, and just wants a quick paycheck.
can i fire him, find another firm or talk to a senior partner?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: can i fire my attorney?
You can do all of the above. Also, you can contact the state bar and report the attorney.
Re: can i fire my attorney?
The response that the other attorney gave you is correct. However, before you report this person to the State Bar or go hire another lawyer, I would suggest calling or meeting with the lawyer and airing your complaints. I would make absolutely sure that there has not been a misunderstanding and that you really want to switch lawyers. The lawyer that you now have might be a really good attorney that will do a great job for you. It doesn't hurt to talk and your entitled to a conversation with this person. It just can't hurt. If you then decide that you want to switch attorneys, then it is your right to do so. However, it would be highly advisable to find a lawyer that you are comfortable and is willing to represent you before you release your current attorney so as you are not stuck on the case without representation. There are a lot of competent attorneys that can handle your case. Robert Johnston [email protected]
Re: can i fire my attorney?
Given the record you've described here with this firm and its attorneys, why dither further with attempts at talk to
remedy what should not be the task of a client to remedy.
Fire 'em forthwith and seek new (and hopefully) more responsive counsel.
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