How to Fire Your Lawyer
It is your right to fire your lawyer at any time if you are not happy with his work. However, in some cases you will have to request the judge's permission. Think carefully before you fire your lawyer. Finding a new lawyer can delay your case, cost you more and there are no guarantees you will be happy with your new lawyer. Therefore, try to resolve the situation with your lawyer before you decide to fire him.
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Talk with your lawyer. Lawyers depend on satisfied customers to make a living, so if you explain why you are not satisfied both of you might resolve the problem without having to go through the inconvenience of firing her.
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Review the written agreement or contract you have with your lawyer. The contract might provide instruction on how to end the relationship, and how to go about changing laywers.
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Hire a new lawyer before you fire your old one. This is especially important if you are in the middle of a case. Hiring a new lawyer will help minimize delays, and he can help with getting your files from the old lawyer.
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Send a certified or registered letter that clearly states you do not want her to work for you, or on your case any longer. Explain how you want the transfer of files to be carried out, and provide a deadline for handing over the files. Keep a copy of this letter for your files.
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Pay any pending fees, or ask for a refund of any fees you paid in advance for work that hasn't yet been completed.
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Tips & Warnings
Be polite, and try to stay neutral, as this will make the process easier on both sides.
If your lawyer is your legal guardian you might not be able to fire him without his cooperation or a court decision.
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