Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
Client Dumping
Under what circumstances, if you have a case
about to go to trial and an unsuccessful
settlement, can your attorney bail out on the case?
We have been in litigation for three years, about to
go before a judge expecting a settlement (which
isn't happening) and he will either dismiss the
case or set a trial date. Our attorney says he can
drop us if we have to go to trial. I hear that's not
legal. What's the deal?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Client Dumping
Your attorney can drop you if he wants to. He is not supposed to if it will prejudice the case though.
There are not laws that say he cannot, so as a result it is not "illegal." However, there are ethical guidelines as well as malpractice guidelines that he should consult.
I am a trial attorney hired by other attorneys to try their cases for them, and usually I get the call just prior to trial.
If you have some questions feel free to call me or visit my web sight. If you need a trial attorney, which your attorney may not be, feel free to call to get some free advice.
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