This is a very common question. It is completely normal to want to change representation in the middle of a case. Changing lawyers should be simple; however, the uncertainty and general lack of information can prevent claimants from taking any action – sometimes causing them to stay with their existing representation even if it comes at the cost of their claim being successful.
If you are unsatisfied with your lawyer and are thinking about getting better representation, you might have some of the following questions:
- What is California law for switching a lawyer in the middle of a case?
- Will my lawyer charge me a fee if I fire him in the middle of a case?
- Do I have to pay a fee to my current lawyer if I want to switch to a new attorney?
- Do I have to pay a fee to my current law firm if I want to switch to a new law firm?
- Can I switch lawyers for any personal injury case?
All of these questions are completely normal. If you are looking for the answers to these questions, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately.
Here at Normandie Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need. If you are looking to switch your representation in the middle of your case, you can trust that our expert attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance to make the switch and ensure that your injury claim is ultimately successful. If you are ready to speak with our attorneys, contact us today.
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California Law for Terminating Legal Representation with a Lawyer or Law Firm
Based on California law, claimants have the right to terminate legal representation or switch lawyers at any time after starting the legal process. The states Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) states the following:
- The attorney may be changed at any time under the following circumstances: both the client and the attorney consent, the motion is filed with the clerk and entered on the record; the court orders it or the client or the attorney apply for the change (CCP § 284)
- There must be a written notice of the change of attorney to the former attorney. (CCP §285)
Does this apply to all injury cases? Yes – the points listed above are relevant in a car accident case, defective product case, truck accident case, motorcycle accident case, etc. Regardless of the specific personal injury claim that you are pursuing, you have the right to change your lawyer at any time based on California law. For more information about your right to change representation, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts immediately.
Do I have to pay a fee to my current lawyer if I switch to another lawyer?
You should never worry about paying any upfront fees if you decide to switch your representation in the middle of your case. This is because most personal injury lawyers work on contingency; therefore, there is no sort of payment until the lawsuit is successful. So, what happens if you switch lawyers? If you switch lawyers, you still have to pay your previous lawyer for the services provided. In most cases, the previous lawyer will provide you (or your new lawyer) with a balance that needs to be paid for the work provided upon reaching a claim settlement.
Every situation is different, however. In some cases, the balance might need to be paid off immediately. The best thing to do is to review your legal contract to figure out how payment will be handled after switching representation.
Can I switch lawyers for any personal injury case?
Yes – you can switch lawyers for any personal injury case. Whether you are filing an auto accident case, a truck accident case, a bike accident case, a pedestrian accident case, a slip and fall case, a trip and fall case, or any other type of personal injury case, you could definitely switch your lawyer.
How Can I Make the Switch?
Switching attorneys is usually as simple as finding a new lawyer to represent you and informing your previous attorney that you will not be working with them anymore. In most cases, you will not even have to do this yourself. That is, your new lawyer will handle everything – they will notify your knew lawyer and notify the court as well. If you are thinking about changing representation, don’t hesitate to contact the exerts at our law firm immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Are you looking to switch lawyers for your personal injury claim? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Here at our law firm, our persona injury attorneys have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims and helping our clients get the compensation that they are owed. Whether you are starting the entire legal process with us or you are making the switch after starting your claim elsewhere, our attorneys can help you. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.
We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our personal injury attorneys will answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to win your claim. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking to start or redirect your claim – our lawyers are ready to provide you with the information that you need to sue. To benefit from these free legal services, contact our experts today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their injury claims. In other words, you won’t pay unless you win.
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