Can I switch lawyers in the middle of my divorce?

Can I switch lawyers in the middle of my divorce?

Yes. You can replace your lawyer if you have lost faith or confidence in your lawyer to represent you, you have the right to change counsel. If you hire a new lawyer in the middle of a case, that lawyer will need to get up to speed on the case and that will likely cost you some more time and/or money.

Can I change my lawyer before closing?

Changing attorneys at this point might endanger your closing, since the contract indicates this attorney, and any delays because of a change in closing attorney might put your escrow money at risk if the other side chooses to enforce the closing date.

Can I change solicitors halfway through a case?

It is an established principle of English law that you can instruct whatever solicitor you choose. You can therefore change solicitor half way through a case if you wish to do so.

Can I sue my lawyer for overcharging?

Can I sue my lawyer for over charging? Yes. Some bar associations offer free arbitration services for settling attorney/ client disputes. If the fee dispute remains unresolved, you may want to pursue a legal malpractice action against the attorney based upon fraud, breach of contract, or other theories of liability.

What kind of shoes can you wear to court?

If you choose pants to wear to court, be sure that they are dress pants and not leggings, capris, or yoga pants. Shoes can be pumps, flats, boots, or loafers, but they should not have very high heels or be in bright or distracting colors. Do not wear sandals or sneakers.

What to wear to court to testify?

While there are no particular dress requirements, we would encourage you to wear something neat and tidy. The court room is a formal environment and the judge, prosecutor and defence counsel will be wearing professional dress and may in some instances wear wigs and robes.

Do you have to testify if you don’t want to?

You have to go to court unless the lawyer who subpoenaed you tells you don’t have to be there. Call him or her up and find out why you were subpoenaed. If you don’t agree with their reasoning, you can always ask the judge to be excused, but don’t just not show up. You may risk getting thrown in jail.

Can I wear my scrubs to court?

For a court appearance (not a trial), it is usually fine for you to wear your work uniform – clean scrubs, mechanics shirt, or a shirt or blazer with company logo on it. If your uniform is a T-shirt, bring a collared shirt to wear over it.