Atwater, CA asked in Workers' Compensation for California

Q: Can a Workers Comp. lawyer just drop your case, leaving you without representation, in the middle of your case

And still receive the full fee so no other WC lawyer will take your case? What can I do now to get another lawyer.?

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Ruben Montoya
Ruben Montoya
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • TUSTIN, CA

A: Yes he can. You can petition the court to not allow him to do so. However I do not think you want to obligate an attorney to stay in your case. Understand that if you get another attorney he will get that same 15% you promised the first attorney. So they would have to fight it off. Call local WC attorneys for a free consultation. Good Luck.

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