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The entire amount would need to be returned.

Most contingent fee agreements provide the attorney is only paid his fees when and on what is actually recovered.

You can file for fee arbitration or sue in small claims court. The arbitrator or judge will decide if the attorney earned his fee. ...

An attorney may not withdraw when it would harm the client and cannot withdraw without client consent or a court order.

Yes you can report these actions to the State Bar.

Have them sign the substitution now.

Not unless you have solid proof of your allegations.

You can file for fee dispute arbitration or sue in small claims court.

Your points are correct. But the opposing attorney may just be being careful to stay within the ethical rules. To make it easier, the attorneys...