When is it Too Late to Fire your Attorney? from JOS Family Law's blog

Not all attorneys are the same. Not every attorney has the potential, knowledge, or experience to handle every type of case or manage any situation. Sometimes, you need to make a lot of effort to find the right lawyer for your case.

Choosing a lawyer is like choosing a doctor. Not every lawyer may be a great fit for you, no matter their track record and legal acumen. There could be unique issues in your case that the attorney hasn't handled before, or it may be down to unprofessionalism. 

But what to do if you have signed an agreement with your attorney and then feel like it's not working out? When is it too late to fire your attorney? Let's take a look.

Reasons to Fire Your Attorney

·        Lawyer not communicating

·        Your lawyer is unprepared and disorganized

·        Your lawyer lacks the experience to handle your case

·        You disagree with your attorney's counsel

·        Unethical behavior or misconduct

·        Unreasonable billing

·        Legal Malpractice

·        Lack of professionalism

Generally speaking, you can fire your attorney at any time. However, if they have made substantial progress in your case, or your case has reached a settlement for some or all of the issues, firing your attorney may be detrimental to your interests. The progress they've made can be lost, or your new attorney may disagree with the prior strategy altogether. 

You may have to notify the court for a change of attorney and clear any past dues of your previous attorney before hiring a new one. 

Call (714) 733-7066 or send an email to [email protected] to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys today and learn how a change of attorney can affect your case.