Q: i want to fire my lawyer and get my retainer back.
i gave my lawyer 10000 dollars incase the state did file on me . they have not and most likely not my lawyer keeps avoiding me and his contact i signed Sais
this flat fee is non refundable as unless its unreasonable it gives examples of what would render it unreasonable and thus trigger a refund , like death lose of license and termination of lawyer prior to the conclusion of the matter. its been 18 months and contract says its only good for two years. he didn't have to do anything yet and the will probably never file . even if they did i don't want this lawyer i cant trust him
A:
I'm so very sorry to hear about this situation. I suggest that you get some free help through the Washington State Bar Association here: https://www.wsba.org/for-the-public/concerns-about-a-lawyer
Good luck, and best wishes,
Merry
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