If a settlement has been filed before a court, do I need to file substitution of attorney to negotiate a different settlement?
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If a settlement has been filed before a court, do I need to file substitution of attorney to negotiate a different settlement?
Asked on July 13, 2014 under Business Law, California
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If a settlement has been filed, you cannot negotiate a new or different settlement unless you can show that your previous attorney ignored your clear instructions in how he settled the case. However, if you agreed to the settlement at the time or the attorney settled as per your instructions, you are bound by it.
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