You probably hired a good attorney for your auto accident case, but now the things don’t seem to be working. May be you are upset with your lawyer for something that he/she has done or you are not happy with the lawyer’s performance. You may realize that the attorney is not professional in his/her conduct or does not understand your case well.
There could be several other reasons why you are not satisfied with your lawyer’s services. You may think that there is a huge communication gap and you both completely disagree on the way the case should be handled. It may so happen that you realize that the lawyer is detrimental to your case, and you can never succeed as long as you don’t get another, better lawyer. Some clients fire their lawyer, because they find that the lawyer does not show any compassion towards the client and does not handle the case with compassion.
Although all these are valid reasons for you to fire your lawyer, but there is one important point for you to consider here. Is it likely that you will face the same problem with another lawyer? If you are expecting your lawyer to do something that is illegal or downright impossible, then changing the lawyer won’t help much. However, if the issues particularly pertain to lawyer’s conduct, competence, knowledge, and behaviour then firing him would be right thing to do. Here are some steps you can take when you decide to fire the lawyer:
Once you have decided to change your lawyer, there are few things you must do before notifying him/her about your decision.
First of all, review the contract or agreement you have with your lawyer. Check if it elaborates any steps you need to take to terminate the relationship with the lawyer. Even your new lawyer may request a copy of this agreement.
Hire a new attorney for your case so that there is minimal delay in changing the lawyers. This ensures that have a good lawyer for legal representation before you fire your existing lawyer. If your case is in litigation, ask your new lawyer to notify the court about the change in representation.
When you are ready to terminate your relationship, send a registered letter to your lawyer clearly stating that you are terminating the relationship, and that he/she should stop working on the pending matters. Do not elaborate on the details as to why you are firing him/her, and make sure request all your documents and files. Also, set a deadline for transferring the documents, and request him/her to cooperate with the new lawyer.
Firing a lawyer and hiring a new one can be quite stressful. However, by maintaining a professional demeanor, you can sail through easily. If you are looking for a new car accident lawyer who can handle your case much more professionally and has a great track record, you should get in touch with our firm now.
