If you hired your previous attorney on a contingency basis, the new attorney will pay the old attorney from any proceeds acquired through your case. read more
Since your lawyer is legally obligated to keep your retainer in an escrow account and can't access the money without sending a formal bill to you, he or she will probably repay it without delay. If your lawyer fails to return these funds within 30 days, you may take several steps to ensure that you aren't cheated. read more