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(314) 500-HURTHow to Fire Your Lawyer. Everyone has a right to expert and dedicated legal representation. If you hired a
lawyer who you later find to be not qualified or who is not doing everything they can for your case, you have a
right to terminate your contract and seek new representation. Call consult with another attorney before proceeding
with firing your lawyer. Call Burger Law today to discuss your legal options at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online. We offer the highest standard of legal advocacy to those who
need it most throughout Missouri and Illinois.

Your specific circumstances may dictate that certain results in your case are just not possible, so, just like with a
doctor, a less-than-ideal outcome is not always an attorney’s fault. However, they need to dedicate themselves to
your case and do whatever they can to get the most favorable outcome possible. Below are some common signs that it’s
best to move on from your lawyer.
When you hire Burger Law, you will have founder and lead attorney Gary
Burger’s personal cell phone number. We zealously pursue every option to get you the justice you deserve,
and we have over 70 years of combined experience fighting hard and getting great results for our clients.
If you’re considering firing your lawyer, the first thing you should do is make your frustrations clear to them,
either by email or by making an appointment. If they blow off your concerns or don’t change their behavior, then you
need to consult with another attorney. While you may be hesitant to trust another lawyer, you don’t want to go into
any legal process without somebody who knows the ins and outs of the law and how to apply them. Another lawyer will
be able to go over the fine print of your contract and its termination clause. After consulting an attorney and
deciding to fire your other one, you should:
While you have every right to fire your lawyer if things aren’t working out, they also have a right to be paid for
the work they put into your case, assuming they didn’t do anything illegal or were negligent. If your lawyer was
charging you on an hourly basis or with a service fee, pay the remainder of your bill if you have not done so
already.
If your lawyer was working on a contingency
fee basis, they will likely attach a lien
to the case. That means they are still entitled to a percentage of our final compensation, proportionate to the
amount of work they did. Depending on what stage of your claim you’re in when you fire them, that could be anything
from a small fee to their complete contingency fee.
It’s obviously preferable never to be in a situation where you’re considering firing your lawyer. Choosing the right lawyer
should be your first priority whenever you’re involved in a legal proceeding. Burger Law has been trusted by clients
and feared by competitors for over 30 years. We offer free, no-obligation consultations where we’ll tell you exactly
what we can do for you and the legal advocacy we’ll offer you. Check out our client testimonials here, call us at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form today.
Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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