Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Changing Buyer's Attorney in the Closing Process
Hello. We are buyers.We are stuck with this Real Estate Attorney who is not cooperating with us in the closing. Our Loan is approved and we crossed our closing date as of today. Hence we want to choose a different Real Estate Lawyer. Present lawyer is playing tricks saying that Seller is busy, Bank Attorney is busy .....; After investigating, all these people are ready except our attorney (Buyers). All becoz, we have not opted his recommended Mortgage lender.How does it work? I have not signed any contract with my lawyer. They have done Title Services also. Please advise? How to change Buyers attorney at this stage.? Our Lender, Sellers Attorney have this attorney representing us the buyers. Can we select a different attorney? How does it work? We want to do it asap as time is running out.Please Help.We appreciate your suggestions.
5 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Changing Buyer's Attorney in the Closing Process
You can fire your attorney and retain a new one at any time.
If I can be of help, please feel free to contact me directly.
Daniel Clement
Re: Changing Buyer's Attorney in the Closing Process
you have every right to change attorneys and it would not be difficult for you to retain one for your closing. While you may be liable to your original attorney for some legal fees, you may very well have justifiable cause not to remit his fees to him due to his alleged malfeasance. Real Estate matters such as yours is one of our specialties and our rates are very reasonable �..however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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Re: Changing Buyer's Attorney in the Closing Process
With everything done, the only thing stopping another attorney from stepping in is being in the dark. Plus, you will owe the current attorney $ for the services to be performed. But if it is a simple matter of just representing you at the closing, and all of the title work is done and the bank has cleared you to close, it "ain;t no big deal".
Feel free to contact me with any questions at 212-764-5428.
Good Luck
Re: Changing Buyer's Attorney in the Closing Process
It is your right to fire your attorney for "cause" or for "no cause" at any time. However, he/she is due $$ for the work he has done which is the bulk of the work.
Re: Changing Buyer's Attorney in the Closing Process
you can change attorneys at any tine I would be available to do the closing for a reasonable fee. Call me at 516 466 LAWS
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