I was in an accident over two years ago, and it was the opposing party's fault. The person who caused the collision admitted fault in the police report. Liability is clear and not in question. Medicals are about 8K$. The firm let my case collect dust up until 10 days before the statute of limitations (2yrs.), then they filed the complaint. After filing, they contacted the insurance adjuster who made a nuisance offer, which did not cover expenses.
The time to process serve the defendant has run out. So the firm's attorney asked for more time to let me (the client) serve the defendant by publication, which was piggybacked to a separate Motion for Withdraw of Counsel. I previously refused to sign a joint a motion as it's total BS, and obvious that the firm does not want to spend litigation time/expenses on the case. The basis for the attorney's independent motion for withdraw was the client is "too busy to assist in strategy of the case," although I've made every appointment, provided expense and evidentiary documents, and returned every call.
What are my options? As of this post the judge hasn't ruled. I've been informed that contacting the assigned judicial staff, or sending a letter is a big no-no.
What is the name of your state? Arizona
The time to process serve the defendant has run out. So the firm's attorney asked for more time to let me (the client) serve the defendant by publication, which was piggybacked to a separate Motion for Withdraw of Counsel. I previously refused to sign a joint a motion as it's total BS, and obvious that the firm does not want to spend litigation time/expenses on the case. The basis for the attorney's independent motion for withdraw was the client is "too busy to assist in strategy of the case," although I've made every appointment, provided expense and evidentiary documents, and returned every call.
What are my options? As of this post the judge hasn't ruled. I've been informed that contacting the assigned judicial staff, or sending a letter is a big no-no.
What is the name of your state? Arizona