When choosing a personal injury attorney to handle your case, there are various criteria you should keep in mind. These include the attorney’s experience, fee structure, communication style, and how they treat you. Unfortunately, you may not realize that an attorney isn’t the right fit for you and your case until after hiring them.
If you are unsatisfied with your current attorney, you don’t have to stick with them for the remainder of your case. You can find another lawyer who is better suited to handling your case and who treats you with the respect and dignity you deserve.
Identify Why You Are Dissatisfied with Your Current Attorney
Before seeking a new attorney, it’s important to understand why you are dissatisfied with your current representation. This information will help you make the right choice when selecting a new lawyer. Common complaints include:
- Lack of communication from your lawyer about your case
- Delays in your case with no explanation
- Feeling like your case isn’t a priority for your lawyer
Search for a New Attorney
Before you consider changing lawyers, you should search for a new one who is a better fit for you and your case. During your search, make sure to read client testimonials and online reviews. These will give you an understanding of how the attorney treats their clients and what you can expect from them.
Some key considerations when choosing a new lawyer include:
- The lawyer’s experience handling cases similar to yours
- The lawyer’s communication style and how quickly they return calls
- The lawyer’s track record of success, including winning favorable settlements and verdicts in similar cases
Notify Your Current Attorney of Your Decision
The final step is to notify your current attorney of your decision to go with a different firm. Your new firm will draft and send the agreement termination letter so you do not have to interact further with your prior attorney. They will also request your case files from your prior attorney so they don’t have to start working on your case from scratch. Contact Our New York Personal Injury Lawyers
If you are unhappy with your current legal representation in New York, contact Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We’ll review your case and help you determine if our firm is a better fit for you than your current attorney.
Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC,
212 227 2780
Toll free: 800 269 2780
You can also reach partner Abraham Jaros with any questions or for a free consultation:
Cell: 917 842 9544
Email: ajaros@lawjaros.com
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