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Can you dismiss your attorney and recover the retainer if you don't feel he's right for you?
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Yes, a client may dismiss his or her legal counsel at anytime they so choose. The recovery of retainer fees would depend upon the agreement made at the time the client accepted the attorney's offer of representation.
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Does an accident victim who signs papers for legal representation while hospitalised have a right to change attorneys?
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What are retainer fees?
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How do you get your chapter 7 bankruptcy case dismissed when you have no attorney clerk was unable to help?
You will need to file a "motion to dismiss." Don't forget to serve your motion on the trustee and us trustee. Unfortunitely, you do not have a "right" to dismiss your case. The court will typically set a hearing to hear your reason for the request. Don't be surprised if your trustee objects to the dismissal if there are assets. (They receive a percentage of the value liquidated). The court may also dismiss your case if you have not complied with all of the filing or fee requirements.
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What is an attorney's lien?
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No, the right to an attorney only applies to a defendant in a criminal case.
What actors and actresses appeared in You Have the Right to an Attorney - 2011?
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What rights do adults have when arrested?
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Does the right to an attorney apply to all cases?
The right to an attorney does not apply to civil cases, but applies to all criminal cases.
How do you get rid of a bay gecko in runescape?
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The Miranda warning reminds people who are arrested for a crime that they have the right to?
1) Right to remain silent. (2) Right to an attorney. (3) Right to have an attorney present before you answer any further questions.
Can you fire your workers comp attorney?
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