what can i do? my divorce lawyer refuses to call me back for 1 year

If you have an attorney that won’t call you back and not responding, call the office. Make an appointment. Go in and meet with them and if that doesn’t solve your problem, then get a different attorney on board and fire the first one.

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What should I do if my lawyer won’t call back?

But give him a chance. Leave your office number and an after-hours number. Almost half of those who call either don’t leave a message or say something like, “He has my number.” The best attorneys are always busy. We’re in court, in depositions, meeting with clients and witnesses, or otherwise unable to call back.

What to do if you are unhappy with your lawyer?

When calling or emailing the attorney, be ready with a short summary of your question. 15. Make sure your questions are truly important. Then What? 16. Contact the state bar 17. Initiate Fee Dispute Arbitstion 18. Do give up and get an attorney 19. Get another lawyer before you fire your attorney. 20.

Do you have to call your clients back?

If you’re an attorney, remember that you have to call your clients back. You have to keep them apprised of the events in their case. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

How to dismiss a lawyer?

1 Tell your lawyer directly and give your reasons. 2 Send your lawyer a letter of dismissal and retain a copy. 3 Arrange to pay any outstanding charges. 4 Pick up the file as soon as possible. 5 Select another lawyer.

Do attorneys mind after hours calls?

Just like they don’t mind after-hours calls. Sometimes it’s necessary for you to volunteer. You’ll be surprised how receptive your attorney is to your assistance. Believe it or not, the amount of attorney’s fees is usually not a major complaint.

Can an army of marching attorneys help some clients?

We know that every case is not a winner. An army of marching attorneys can’t help some clients. The key is to be able to focus on the relevant law and facts immediately, so you don’t waste the client’s money and your time. If the attorney isn’t prosecuting your case, this probably wasn’t done. You can help.

Do lawyers have egos?

So even though it’s a killer, it’s a sure-fire attention-getter. In fact, it’s so reliable that if the attorney doesn’t respond, you’re probably better off with another.

What should I do if my attorney will not return my phone calls?

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What should I do if my attorney will not return my phone calls?

Attorney Ben Schwartz talks good customer service and answers the question, “What should I do if my attorney will not return my phone calls?”

3 attorney answers

As already stated, you cannot force anyone to "work with you" or with your attorney. Your best bet is to file the Motion to Modify and force that attorney to go to Court. You may consider reporting your ex-husband's attorney to the disciplinary board for his actions. I'm sorry that you have found attorneys who are scared by a challenge.

David William Crosson

You need to find someone who understands what will happen, and is willing to represent you based upon your conversation and relationship with them. Generally, attorneys biggest fears are not getting paid. If you have the funds to leave a large retainer with your attorney, I imagine they will not care what opposing counsel says.

Peter Stephen Kirner

You can't force your ex's lawyer to do anything, including speaking with your attorney. If you want to change the visitation/custody order you should retain your own counsel and apply for a modification and let the court handle it. If you can't find an attorney, you can attempt to do the modification yourself.