What are my options for recouping fees without the executed agreement? I do have documentation of her promises to execute it.

When you work you are entitled to get paid. If the lawyer doesn't sign the agreement, then, if you end up having to sue her, you will have to prove...

I do not know what to do because the original lawyer is guilty of professional negligence due to his failure to properly defend

I am sorry to hear about your injuries. The first thing you need to do is speak with another medical malpractice lawyer to find out if you have any...

What happens if my fee agreement had a clause that said that attorney may withdraw if I don't agree to a cash settlement?

Yes, the lawyer can withdraw even if you don't want him to. As others have said, even if he didn't have the fee agreement, he could withdraw. He...

Can she can do this or can I stop her from getting the liens and get my file from her?

You cannot be relieved of the liens. The liens should only come to play if you are compensated, at which point your old lawyer will seek to be paid...

Mr. Berkus is correct. A lawyer can, in fact, fire a client for no reason. A client can also fire a lawyer for no reason. If litigation has begun,...

Is it a conflict for an attorney and his assistant to represent one family member over another?

It is not a conflict, in and of itself, for a lawyer to represent one family member rather than another, no. Of course, there could be other issues...

My question is where do I find a lawyer to sue him and is there a time constraint on how long I have to file suit?

I am glad to hear that the lawyer is being honorable about the situation. What you want is someone who specifically handles legal malpractice...

I wanted to know if I could file a lawsuit against the Lawyer and or the firm?

Legal ethics and legal malpractice are not the same thing. The failure to be ethical does not, in and of itself, prove that the lawyer committed...

What should I do about this?

When you file your complaint, ask that the lawyer about whom you are complaining withdraw from being involved in consideration of your complaint....

Would a city attorney have to recuse their self if a client is found to be committing fraud against the city?

If the lawyer develops a conflict of interest with another client, then the lawyer would likely withdraw, unless both clients feel that it is...