Q: What should I do in this situation?
Old attorney doesn’t want to represent me anymore in discriminatory claim, it’s very difficult to find an attorney to take my claim. Any suggestions?
A:
When a lawyer "bows out" it is usually an indication that the case either no longer appears to have value; it will cost to much to go to trial, and there will be nothing left for the client ...or there is a challenge dealing with the client.
Remember, you are asking a lawyer to gamble his/her money by retaining experts and costs. Sometimes a lawyer makes a decision that s/he can win the case but that after the lawyer takes his/her percentage and reimburses for bills paid, there would be nothing left for the client...or there is no money for the client and that the costs exceed what is available. The client is technically responsible for the fees. Thus the clients could get 0 and still owe money to the lawyer for the costs.
The only thing you can do is try to find another lawyer willing to gamble with you on a contingency, or you retain a lawyer on an hourly.
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A: One option could be to see if it's possible to set up free initial consult with other attorneys you might find online through your searches, checking with attorney referral resources of local/state bar associations, or the tab above, "Find a Lawyer." Good luck
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