You may ask for a Continuance (motion and notice). However, if you still can't find an attorney (just because your last attorney dropped the case) you have to represent yourself. The law is that the legal process continues - with the party available. You may sue your attorney if he dropped the case because he have to have a mighty good reason to drop a case - you may also make sure you take him to the legal board in your state. That's what I will do with the rat who dropped my case -- after I finish with my case.
One can find an attorney that will work on contingency by comparing all available attorneys. In a contingency fee arrangement, a lawyer agrees to represent one and to get paid only if one wins.
Contingency
A standard contingency fee for a legal proceeding is 33% of any winnings. This means that if the lawyer does not win a settlement for the client, then the lawyer does not receive any payment.
The website ContingencyCase lists lawyers nationwide who will work on a contingency basis. LegalMatch is another site that can help a person find a lawyer who will work on contingency.
Talk to your lawyer.
Most attorneys take contingency fees. However, there are situations where they will want to be paid up front and will refuse to take a case on contingency.
It is a contingency fee arrangement. Typically this is used for civil law suits that expect a payout. The plaintiff is still required to cover the cost of any expenses involved. Most states limit the lawyers share at one third or 30 percent.
It will cost you 500 000 for a personal injury lawyer if you win a case worth 1.45 million because lawyers typically take a 35 contingency fee.
Easy if you can pay. Contingency depends on chances of recovery. Pro bono only if publicity makes it attractive.
There is no such law. Every lawyer can set his or her own fee policies, including not charging any fees at all, or requesting a retainer against which future fees can be charged, or a contingency arrangement in which no fees are paid until the case is successful, among many other combinations.
If the documents include, for example, a letter from the lawyer that describes the arrangement differently from the arrangement itself, then perhaps, although intent is generally proven from all of the facts and circumstances. The family lawyer can seek to rebut your prima facie case with evidence of no mal intent, such as his / her sworn testimony, correspondence, etc.
If you can't hire a lawyer. Look for a free lawyer.