[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"You can fire your personal injury lawyer even after you\u2019ve successfully negotiated most of the material terms of a settlement. However, if you bring a new attorney in during an advanced stage of settlement negotiations, you might delay your settlement. Your new lawyer will need time to get up to speed in the case and may have different advice regarding settlement terms you and your prior attorney have already agreed to.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"When you fire your personal injury lawyer, your fee agreement with your attorney may govern any financial obligations you have to them. Under the terms of your fee agreement, your old attorney may have the right to a percentage of any financial recovery secured by your new attorney. The exact percentage may depend on the status of your case or the amount of work your old attorney has already performed on your behalf.  Even if your fee agreement does not expressly spell out the amount of money you may owe to your old lawyer, they may have the right to file an attorney\u2019s lien against your case to recover the fair value of the work they performed for you.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Once you decide to fire your personal injury lawyer, the first step is to hire a new attorney. If you want new legal counsel, having a new lawyer lined up can prevent delays in your case. Review your fee agreement with your old lawyer to understand what financial obligations you may have after discharging them.  Next, send your attorney a written termination letter. The letter should inform the lawyer that you have discharged them from your case and request that the lawyer promptly forward a copy of your case file. If your case has already ended up in court, your new attorney will file a substitution of counsel with the trial court.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"The ethics rules governing the legal profession restrict lawyers\u2019 ability to communicate with clients already represented by other counsel concerning the subject of that representation. The rules generally prohibit attorneys from soliciting a client who already has legal counsel. However, you can seek outside counsel to understand the process of switching attorneys and what obligations you may have to your old lawyer.  Once you\u2019ve fired your old attorney and hired a new one, your new lawyer can help with the transfer by overseeing the changing of counsel of record with the trial court and obtaining your case file from your old lawyer. Letting your new lawyer handle this process means you can avoid further communication with your old attorney, which might be especially helpful if your relationship has soured.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Because most personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations, it\u2019s easy to meet with several prospective lawyers to find the right one for your case. Research potential options to learn more about their experience, certifications, track record, and client reviews. Remember to ask questions during initial consultations, including about the issues that led you to fire your old lawyer. Finally, trust your gut after speaking with prospective lawyers. If you feel uncomfortable with an attorney, move on to the next choice.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I Fire My Lawyer Even If the Case Is About to Be Settled?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Will I Owe Money to the Lawyer I Am Firing?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Steps Should I Follow When Firing My Lawyer?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can My New Lawyer Help with the Process of Firing My Old Lawyer?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Question3"}],"name":"Can You Fire Your Lawyer in Arizona?","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Answer4"},"name":"How Do I Choose a New Personal Injury Attorney?","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#Question4"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can You Fire Your Lawyer in Arizona?","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/can-you-fire-your-lawyer-in-arizona\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]