Q: Is telling your attorney that they have acted incompetent a reason for them to quit? He hasn't filed with the Court

A: Telling your attorney that they acted incompetently can sometimes lead to them choosing to withdraw from the case. Lawyers may feel that if the trust in the attorney-client relationship is broken, they cannot effectively represent you. However, their decision to quit would also depend on other factors, such as the stage of the case and their obligations to the court.

Finding a new attorney mid-case can be challenging, as many lawyers prefer to start from the beginning of a case rather than stepping in after key events have already unfolded. Some attorneys might hesitate because they may feel it would be difficult to catch up or undo previous work. Still, if you're struggling, it’s important to keep searching and clearly explain your situation and the status of your case.

Meanwhile, if your current attorney hasn’t yet filed anything with the court, you could ask for an explanation. They are required to communicate with you and update you on the progress of your case. It’s essential to maintain clear communication and ask questions so you understand the reasons behind any delays.

A: Without knowing anything about your case or your attorney's performance on it, it's possible your words made your attorney apprehensive about further work on the case. Whatever the case might be, you could continue your efforts to find a replacement attorney, supplementing your searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above and the attorney referral sections of local and state bar associations. Those resources fall outside this Q & A forum, so any arrangements are between you and law firms that you reach out to. Good luck