What is the name of your state? PA
I have been having problems with my attorney for some time. He does not return phone calls, is unprepared for hearings, etc. I recently hired a new attorney. My file was requested. The first attorney called me today after receiving the request, and very rudely told me that I still have a balance. I told him that I planned to continue to make payments to him, but that I was unable to pay the entire balance at one time. He started questioning me as to what my retainer was at the new attorneys. I told him that was between the new attorney and me. He then said--that he would not release my file until the balance was paid in full. Can he do that?
I have been having problems with my attorney for some time. He does not return phone calls, is unprepared for hearings, etc. I recently hired a new attorney. My file was requested. The first attorney called me today after receiving the request, and very rudely told me that I still have a balance. I told him that I planned to continue to make payments to him, but that I was unable to pay the entire balance at one time. He started questioning me as to what my retainer was at the new attorneys. I told him that was between the new attorney and me. He then said--that he would not release my file until the balance was paid in full. Can he do that?