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if your attorney that's representing you for 10 months already take a case for a client that he knows is a witness against you in a criminal case refuse to take your case to trial because of conflict of interest with new client. Attorney tells you that you have to hire new attorney.
answered on Nov 14, 2015
Sounds unusual. Check with a local ethics or malpractice lawyer.
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My attorney took a case for a client that he knew was a witness against me in a criminal case. I was the client first and have paid attorney fees for my case and now my attorney tells me he can't try my case cause he can't put his new client on trial cause he's now a client and told... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2015
Sounds unusual. Check with a local ethics lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2013
As a general rule, suit needs to be filed in the state where the events took place or where the defendant lives and if your attorney is not licensed in that state your attorney will need to associate local counsel.
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