Re: Firing your attorney

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On 1/17/02, counsel watchout wrote:
> On 10/28/01, undermined wrote:
>> I am invovled in a law suit with my former employer. My
>> attorney has been acting very strangely since meeting with
>> their attorneys. He has not scheduled depositions or
>> subpoened evidence and documents as nescessary. He seems
>> intent on accomadating the employer at every turn.
>>
>> If I fire him will I be able to file a motion for
>> postponement of my scheduled deposition? Will I be able to
>> postpone other upcoming events till I aquire another
>> attorney?
>
> check with an incoming attorney in your state what the
> applicable law is in such a situation. the laws and
> regulations regarding attorney discharge vary from state to
> state and your question cannot be adequately answered on here
> by anyone who is not familiar with the applicable laws in
> your particular state. in addition, you also may be liable to
> pay for the attorney's fees on a quantum meruit basis if the
> case was taken on contingency.
>
> Good luck

Re: Firing your attorney, 9/27/03, by Amber.

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