Lawyer Withdrawing From Case Without Valid Reason

[ekay418]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada

My lawyer withdrew after I refused to accept the other parties out of court settlement of let's say $10 (hypothetical). When I hired my lawyer, I told him what I was willing to settle for ($20). However, once the other party offered $10, my lawyer highly recommended that I compromise and take the offer. When I refused, he withdrew. Is this legal?

I know my lawyer can withdraw for the valid reason of not agreeing with me on something; however, when we started, I made it known to him how much I wanted and how much I would settle for. As a note- the $10 will not even cover my damages + legal fees.

Furthermore, he put a lien on my case.

What can I do/should I do?

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada

My lawyer withdrew after I refused to accept the other parties out of court settlement of let's say $10 (hypothetical). When I hired my lawyer, I told him what I was willing to settle for ($20). However, once the other party offered $10, my lawyer highly recommended that I compromise and take the offer. When I refused, he withdrew. Is this legal?

I know my lawyer can withdraw for the valid reason of not agreeing with me on something; however, when we started, I made it known to him how much I wanted and how much I would settle for. As a note- the $10 will not even cover my damages + legal fees.

Furthermore, he put a lien on my case.

What can I do/should I do?

Your lawyer did nothing wrong quite frankly. It is legal for him to withdraw. Depending on the ACTUAL facts of the case, your attorney may believe that the $10 is all you would get and that your damages are NOT worth as much as you believe them to be worth.

You could try to get another attorney or you could settle. Be aware that your first attorney deserves to be paid.

 

[HomeGuru]

There was a valid reason.

 

[startedone]

you owe him $$ thats why he's withdrawing. He cannot withdraw just for turning down a settlement offer -- unless he feels the complaint cannot be proven (ie no case)


pay him his $$