When to change attorney?

tiredandwantchange · 2022-10-22T16:25:53+00:00

Following. Going through the same BS.

Zebrig · 2022-10-22T17:05:18+00:00

Change your lawyer right away, it looks like her doesn't have your best interest in mind or just don't have the time to deal with all the things.

Go to another lawyer, 1 you feel okay with and ask them all those questions, explain your case and see what you can do.

captainchippsixx · 2022-10-22T17:45:16+00:00

Threaten to call the bar to substantiate the issues. That will get there attention. You might want to do it anyway.

HalseyPlzHoldMeDown · 2022-10-22T22:06:31+00:00

You should find a new attorney. The most telling part is that they are not sending you bills. If they can’t even find the time to put the work in to get paid, they are almost certainly not finding the time to do work on your case (and the facts seem to support that).

Don’t waste anymore time, money, and frustration trying to force someone to do a job they are being paid well to do. Find a new lawyer before you fore the current one.

vinnizrej · 2022-10-22T23:26:41+00:00

It’s time to get a new attorney. Send an email to your current attorney right now. Tell her to close your file and that she may not bill any further to it. Tell her your new attorney will be in touch with a Substitution of Attorney, and that your file will need to be transferred so request that she prepare your file (it may be ready to go, it may be 100% electronic, or she may require it to be copied before transferring it to the new attorney.

As a lawyer, there is no excuse for not getting back to a client within 24 work hours. It is actually a violation of the rules of professional conduct to be non communicative with a client. It also sounds like there were some missed opportunities to negotiate for things in your favor. That may be malpractice. The late filings and the deadlines are ridiculous excuses from an attorney. All attorneys have a lot going on, and all cases should be given due attention in a timely manner.

For now, just worry about getting another attorney. Research before you go for a consultation. Ask people if they recommend anyone.

danahja · 2022-10-23T20:35:12+00:00

have y’all seen these firms that are marketing to men and have offices all over the country? anyone have experience with them? Cordell and Cordell is an example and sure are investing heavily in sales and marketing.

PureCanna · 2022-10-22T17:25:08+00:00

Change your lawyer and stop paying and refuse to pay anymore, siting the incompetence and failure to communicate in timely manner.

import_help · 2022-10-23T06:32:11+00:00

I think you are being rational. Mine sometimes goes off the grid for a bit, but it seems to be only when other clients have a fire, and he always calls and checks in when the dust settles. And when my case is on fire or I have something actionable he’s on the goddamn ball. I don’t think you’re being unreasonable

JonathanApple · 2022-10-23T15:55:15+00:00

Dealing with same, on second one, they all seem to be the same afraid, maybe some good ones but yet to meet one.

slow_burn6 · 2022-10-30T13:27:44+00:00

For me - I had been working with the attorney for 3 weeks when my STBXW hit me with a false DV charge. After 13 days of no meaningful progress, only talking to the paralegal who constantly said "I'll have to run that by the attorney", and me finding out that I could still have a path to seeing my kids, i dropped her same day. Within 3 hours of finding a new attorney I had a court date for temporary orders.

My takeaway: it's important to be reasonable, but you have to expect performance (including timeliness!). If they don't perform particularly when shit hits the fan, move on and be straight about that expectation next time

Title	When to change attorney?
Author	danahja
Upvotes	6
Comments	11
Date	October 22, 2022 4:16 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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