Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

Re: Severing Client/Attorney Relationship

Yes.

Re: Severing Client/Attorney Relationship

Yes -- although there may be consequences to doing so. It is sometimes preferrable for the lawyer to ternminate the agreement, particularly where the representation is on a contingency fee basis, since that will eliminate the lawyer's ability to claim a fee on any future recovery.

Re: Severing Client/Attorney Relationship

Yes, but attorney fees still may be due.

Re: Severing Client/Attorney Relationship

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Absolutely. Florida allows a client to sever or terminate the relationship between the client and attorney at anytime. The client will be responsible to pay all attorney's fees which have accrued up to the time of the termination. If it is a case being handled on a contingency, the client will be responsible to pay fees based on quantum meriut.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.