Unbeknownst to me, my client consulted with another firm on his personal injury case. I received a letter from the client that I am discharged and the new lawyer is taking over. How do I resolve the fee situation for the fees and costs the client owes me for my time?
Samuel C. Stretton.
In this world of business as opposed to a profession and lack of civility, lawyers have no qualms about stealing another lawyer’s client. In the old days, a lawyer would call the original lawyer and try to reconcile the lawyer and the client unless the lawyer knew that the original lawyer wasn’t doing their job or wasn’t competent. Nowadays, that doesn’t happen. There is usually never a call from the other lawyer and just notice to deliver the file. The new lawyer makes no effort to attempt to inquire as to costs owed, fees or time.
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