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Your attorney dropped your daughter's personal injury case over a personal disagreement with you and having nothing to do with the case is this legal?
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Answered 2005-03-07 21:29:35
Yes. An attorney can withdraw their services at their discretion. If however it creates a significant problem or if some way prejudices the outcome of the case,legal remedies can be pursued. Such as a civil suit against the attorney for damages and restitution of any money that was paid.
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