Q: How can I get my file from the attorney I fired last week?
After catching him in one more of many lies, I got fed up with his indifference to the 2 cases I hired him for and fired him. I have been requesting my file from him since then with no acknowledgement or response. Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, I had to move to a different state so I can't pick it up myself, he would need to mail it to me. Does he have the right to withhold my file from me? I want to see what or if he actually did anything for me as he missed filing the 2 cases with the court causing the statute of limitations to expire. I have been dealing with this man for 8 years
A:
If he missed time limitations you may have good legal malpractice cases. Speak with a Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist.
To get your file, if you get a new attorney, he or she will get the new file for you.
No, the attorney may not withhold the file from you.
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