Can I terminate a contract with a personal injury lawyer whose working on a contingency?

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Can I terminate a contract with a personal injury lawyer whose working on a contingency?

Over 3 months after the liable party’s insurance company has offered to settle. The attorney has not been able to obtain all necessary documents to finalize.

Asked on December 28, 2011 under Personal Injury, California

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You have the right to terminate your fee agreement with your personal injury attorney who is working for you on a contingency fee basis if you are dissatisfied with his or her representation of you. However, there is a very good chance that under the presumed written fee agreement that you have with your attorney, he or she may have a "lien" for the fair market of legal services rendered and costs advanced to date on your case.

I suggest that you have a face to face meeting with your attorney as to the status of your case before you make a decision to terminate his or her legal services.


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