Can I Fire my Lawyer after Mediation?

If you’re like most injury victims, you entered the mediation process with high hopes. Finally, you can negotiate a fair settlement for your damages and move on with your life. The settlement conference date arrives, and you believe your attorney when they tell you you’re at the home stretch. But things don’t go as planned at the meeting, and before you know it, it’s clear that a settlement is not going to happen.

When the mediation process fails, it’s hard to know how to proceed or where you should turn to. Normally, you’d turn to your lawyer, but it seems they’ve failed you in your last attempt to close out your case. At this point, you may be contemplating “Can I fire my lawyer after mediation if I’m not happy with the way my case was handled?”

Can I Fire my Lawyer after there was no Settlement during a Mediation?

Yes, you can fire your lawyer after an unsuccessful mediation or at any point during your case. However, it’s not a decision you should make lightly, as there are consequences to switching to another lawyer in the middle of a case. In order to make the best decision for yourself, you’ll need to think about why your mediation attempt failed, and if your lawyer is truly to blame. You must also consider your attorney’s service in general, and whether they are giving you the treatment you deserve. For example, ask yourself:

• Does my attorney return my calls / emails / texts in a timely manner?
• Do they provide clear, detailed answers to my questions?
• Do they seem experienced enough in my type of accident / injuries?
• Are they organized, i.e., stays on top of paperwork, files motions in a timely manner?
• Are they treating me with the compassion and respect I deserve as an accident victim?
• Are they keeping me informed of what’s going on with my case (settlement offers, communications from the defendant or their attorney)?

If you said “no” to any of these questions, it may be time to look for a new attorney. Before you do so, you’ll need to consider the terms of your contract with your lawyer and how they will affect your case. We will be happy to advise you in this area during a free consultation at our law firm. Just give us a call and schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.
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Can I Switch my Lawyer even if I have an Active Lawsuit?

Yes, you can switch your lawyer no matter how far along you are in your lawsuit. Many people will tell you to stick it out, especially if you’re already at the point of mediation. However, staying with an attorney that’s inexperienced or doesn’t care about you as a person isn’t going to help your case. If anything, changing to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible can help you settle your lawsuit and avoid the expense of going to trial.

Can I Hire a New Lawyer before I Fire my Old Lawyer?

Yes, you can absolutely hire a new lawyer before you fire your current attorney. In fact, we recommend that you hire a new law firm before you do anything else. Here at Normandie, we will do all the work that’s involved with transferring your case to our law firm. That way, you can avoid the awkwardness of firing your lawyer, which is stressful even if you’re on good terms with them. However, changing to another law firm is not something you should do without advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Free Second Opinion

To help you make the best choice regarding your legal options, we would like to offer a free second opinion with one of our attorneys. During this consultation, we can go over the work that’s been done on your case so far. That way, we can determine if you lawyer is taking reasonable actions to settle your case, or if there are major issues of concern. Then, we will explain the steps we can take to recover your payment. Depending on where you are in your lawsuit, we may be able to settle your case in 30 days.

If switching your lawyer is right for you, we will contact the court and your current law firm and take care of the entire transfer process free of charge. But even if you choose to stay with your current lawyer, there is no cost to you for the consultation. Since there is nothing to lose, please give us a call and schedule a second opinion consultation.

The Personal Injury Lawyers of Normandie

Our attorneys have decades of experience in all types of personal injury cases. We know what it takes to settle these claims as soon as possible, while ensuring that you and your loved ones are fairly compensated by the responsible parties. Here are some of the personal injury cases that we specialize in:

• Slip and fall
• Trip and fall
• Workplace Injury
• Auto accident
• Truck accident
• Motorcycle accident
• Uber / Lyft driver accident
• DoorDash / Postmates / Grubhub delivery accident
• Amazon driver accident
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bus / train accident
• Falling objects
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault / harassment / abuse
• Bus / train accident
• Aviation accidents (plane, helicopter)
• Dog bite / animal attack
• Construction site accidents
• Collapsing roof / ceiling / structures
• Defective product injuries
• Accidents at hotels, motels, and resorts
• Burn injury (defective products, workplace accident, etc.)
• Bed bug infestation

We are up for the challenge, regardless of the circumstances of your accident. Aside from our many years of experience, we can promise you that you are not just a case number to us. Our clients are treated like family, which means you can count on us to fight for your rights, as vigorously as we would fight for our loved ones. Whether you need answers to important questions or reassurance that things are on the right track, we will be there with the compassionate advice you deserve.

Contact our Law Firm

Nothing is more frustrating than a case that drags on month after month, perhaps year after year. Sometimes, the wait time is inevitable, but other cases go unresolved due to a lawyer’s incompetence or lack of caring. You have rights when it comes to an attorney who doesn’t put you first, including the right to find a new law firm. Our lawyers are waiting to assist you and help you determine the best course of action for your lawsuit.

If you’re ready to explore your legal options, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.