Can you fire your attorney at any time?
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Can you fire your attorney at any time?
A client may terminate the lawyer-client relationship at any time, without cause. Of course, a retainer may come to an end when the lawyer has completed the work that was contracted for.
Can your attorney turn you in?
The regulations can vary by state — some allow an attorney to disclose information in order to prevent death or serious bodily injury, others require an attorney to disclose information in order to prevent or rectify financial crimes or frauds. In most cases, your lawyer is not going to turn you in.
Can you fire an attorney and get your money back?
If the lawyer/client relationship is terminated by either party, or the lawyer’s services are completed before the advance is exhausted, the lawyer must refund the balance promptly to the client.
What to do if your lawyer is overcharging you?
State or Territory Legal Services Commissioner Depending on the jurisdiction, a complaint must be made within a certain time period (for example, 3 years in New South Wales). If a client believes that they have been overcharged, an application can be submitted to an assessment scheme.
