What is the name of your state? Florida
My 68 year old mother was arrested in Florida on a criminal charge. She made a poor hiring decision and the attorney she hired is extremely difficult to communicate with (she can only get him on the cell phone). He has been so condescending and rude to her that she is now afraid to call him and he does not respond to emails that either she or I send to him. My worry now is that the trial is just over 2 weeks away and he has discussed NOTHING about strategy with her. The depositions were cancelled due to weather and we don't even know if they have been rescheduled - obviously we do not want to go into trial without having done depositions. Is this behavior normal? And if not, what can I do about it? He does not charge hourly, but by task. I'd love to fire him immediately but don't want to lose the money that we have already given to him for trial. Thanks in advance for the advice.
My 68 year old mother was arrested in Florida on a criminal charge. She made a poor hiring decision and the attorney she hired is extremely difficult to communicate with (she can only get him on the cell phone). He has been so condescending and rude to her that she is now afraid to call him and he does not respond to emails that either she or I send to him. My worry now is that the trial is just over 2 weeks away and he has discussed NOTHING about strategy with her. The depositions were cancelled due to weather and we don't even know if they have been rescheduled - obviously we do not want to go into trial without having done depositions. Is this behavior normal? And if not, what can I do about it? He does not charge hourly, but by task. I'd love to fire him immediately but don't want to lose the money that we have already given to him for trial. Thanks in advance for the advice.