Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Questions Answered by Steven A. Schwartz
2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Massachusetts on
Q: This may sound strange. but can I appoint myself as co-counsel in my own personal injury lawsuit, If I have a lawyer?

My reason is, I don't feel I'm getting full disclosure from my attorney regarding settlement offers. Also I believe we have different objectives, Her objective being milk this for as much as it's worth and my objective to settle now and put this mess behind me.

Thanks in... View More

Steven A. Schwartz
Steven A. Schwartz
answered on Apr 20, 2017

The biggest issue I see here is that you do not have confidence in your attorney and that is a big problem. You only have one shot at this, and it is critical that you have confidence that your attorney is serving your best interests. If you haven't done so already, I would speak with your... View More

View More Answers

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.