Wants to fire atty, will he have to pay?

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Country: United States of America
State: All States/ProvincesI have been out of work for 4 years with a back injury I got a settlement and life time medical. I just called to see how much money I have left they pay me every two weeks. They said they can send me the loop sum of what they owe me and buy out my life time medical. The attorney has been no help give been doing basically it all my self. if I choose to do this can I fire my attorney before I decide to do this so he wont get a chunk of the money for doing nothing.

Answer

That normally depends on your agreement; what did you sign.