Q: Can I hire a attorney that does unbundling service and then hire that same attorney to be at the hearing or trial?
I found a couple of Alaska Family Law Attorneys that offer full representations and unbundling services.
Can I hire a attorney for unbundling services to file motions, then hire that same attorney later to fully represent me in court?
If I hire a unbundling service attorney and I decide to go with a different attorney say after motions were filed and paid for those motions could I hire another attorney to fully represent me in a hearing or in court?
Is this possible?
A: Yes, both those things are possible. That is, they are not prohibited by any ethics rules, etc. However, you would need to ask the particular lawyer whether he/she is willing to move from unbundled assistance to full representation and a court appearance. Some are and some aren't. You should think about whether you want full representation for the duration of the case (which would normally require a large retainer) or just a court appearance at a specific hearing (which usually requires a smaller advance payment).
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