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If you want to change your lawyer, steps you should take include:
It really is this simple. Your new lawyer will send a termination letter to your previous attorney, and they will work out fee-related issues between them. You should not have to deal with your former lawyer once you decide to move on.
You don’t have to have a reason to change lawyers. Your desire to change attorneys, though, suggests that you have a reason for doing so. Some reasons for finding a new attorney may include:
When you hire a lawyer, you expect them to prioritize your case. Of course, you know that any competent attorney will have other clients. Nonetheless, capable lawyers manage their time skillfully among different cases.
You may feel that your lawyer isn’t prioritizing your case if:
You deserve an attorney who will give your case their full attention. Lack of attention is a justifiable reason for changing lawyers.
Lawyers hold their clients’ cases in their hands. Without the necessary trust, a client may wonder: will my lawyer secure the best possible outcome for me?
Trust between an attorney and client can erode if:
Trust can be difficult to quantify – for many, it is a feeling. You should have nothing but the utmost confidence in your lawyer. If you find yourself lacking trust or confidence in your attorney, it may be time to make a change.
Communication is paramount to the attorney-client relationship.
Effective communication by an attorney generally includes:
Attorneys should know a client’s communication-related expectations. If they fail to honor these expectations, then a lawyer projects apathy towards the client’s case.
Ethical shortcomings are serious, particularly when the offender is a lawyer. Dishonesty, arrests, and badmouthing other clients may all give you reason for concern.
There are other reasons to change lawyers. If you want to change lawyers for any reason, take the steps to do so.
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When you change attorneys, there may be a period of transition – this is unavoidable. However, your new attorney should make the transition as seamless as possible. They will likely reach out to your previous lawyer, obtaining all relevant information and documentation.
Even if changing lawyers adds time to your case, it may be worthwhile. Ask yourself: would you rather have a shorter case with a lesser attorney, or a slightly longer case with a more effective attorney? For most clients, the latter is the better option.
Changing lawyers should not have any additional cost. Most personal injury lawyers work for contingency fees. Your former and current lawyer may discuss splitting a contingency fee or whether a split is necessary.
You should be 100% clear about fees before you change lawyers. Cost is always an important consideration when choosing an attorney.
If you decide to change lawyers, the next step is finding your new attorney. You may seek attorneys:
You should seek a firm that practices your case type. Ideally, the firm you choose will have a record of winning cases like yours. Complete a free consultation. The firm should be able to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Voice your issues with your current attorney and discuss your expectations from a lawyer with this new law firm.
Finding the right attorney that you feel comfortable with is not always easy. The lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP have been fighting for injury victims like you since 1988. We understand that the key to our success is ensuring that our clients are respected and well represented. Call us to discuss your situation and why you are interested in changing lawyers. We will not always be able to accept your case but if we do, our promise to you is that we fight for you and your family.
At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, we represent clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP today for your FREE consultation.
We have helped clients obtain justice and compensation in a variety of personal injury cases, such as car accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, and severe injuries.
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