{"id":4926,"date":"2026-10-30T20:52:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/can-you-fire-your-car-accident-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:43:25","slug":"can-you-fire-your-car-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/can-you-fire-your-car-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accident Lawyer: Can You Fire Yours in Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4925\" alt=\"A crash investigator measures skid marks on a quiet suburban road in daylight, beside a folded traffic diagram.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-117.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-117-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-117-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-117-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-117-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-117.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Car Accident Lawyer | Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Unhappy With Your Car Accident Lawyer? Talk With Ours First.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has represented people hurt in Georgia crashes since 1999. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Start a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">About the Firm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--star chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">1999<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Year the firm began practice<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">5<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Georgia<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Call us anytime<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Terance Madden \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Can you fire your car accident lawyer? Yes. This page explains what that means in Georgia, how a switch works step by step, and what to check first so your claim isn&#8217;t delayed.<\/p>\n<p>Changing lawyers in the middle of a claim raises real questions about files, fees and deadlines. The sections below answer them in plain words and link to each source.<\/p>\n<h2>Yes, You Can Fire Your Car Accident Lawyer in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Firing a lawyer and a lawyer withdrawing are different steps. When you fire your lawyer, you end the working relationship from your side. When a lawyer withdraws, the lawyer ends it.<\/p>\n<p>Ending the relationship doesn&#8217;t end the claim. Your right to pursue an injury claim still exists, and time keeps moving. Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injury claims is two years after the right of action accrues, with some exceptions, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">Georgia&#8217;s statute of limitations for injuries<\/a>. That&#8217;s why a switch should happen quickly, not drift for months.<\/p>\n<p>Think of the change as a handoff. The file, the deadlines and the insurer contacts all need to move to the new lawyer without gaps.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re deciding now whether to replace your lawyer after a crash, our team invites you to call for a free, confidential consultation and a review of where your claim stands. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aerial-drone-view-of-dark-skid-marks-curving-across-a-rural-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of curving skid marks stretching across a rural road.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For and When Clients Consider Changing Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for people hurt in a Georgia car, truck or motorcycle crash who are unsure whether to keep their current lawyer. Clients often weigh a change when something about the claim feels off.<\/p>\n<p>Common reasons include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You hear little or nothing about your claim for long stretches.<\/li>\n<li>Updates are vague, and you don&#8217;t know who is handling the next step.<\/li>\n<li>You disagree with how settlement talks are being handled.<\/li>\n<li>Your health or work situation has changed, and you want a plan that fits it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask yourself three questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do I understand where my claim stands?<\/li>\n<li>Do I know the next step and who is handling it?<\/li>\n<li>Am I comfortable with how decisions are made?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you answered &#8220;no&#8221; to any of these, a second look makes sense. Getting a second opinion on how your claim is handled is a fair step. Our team can review your situation at a free first consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>How Changing Car Accident Lawyers Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The switch usually moves through a few clear steps. Doing them in order keeps the claim on track.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Put the change in writing.<\/strong> Name the date the change takes effect and ask for your file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Request your complete file.<\/strong> Ask for medical records, the police report, photos, letters from insurers, and billing records. Georgia&#8217;s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance advises drivers to notify police and their insurer promptly, collect accident and witness information, and document the scene, per <a href=\"https:\/\/oci.georgia.gov\/insurance-resources\/auto\/auto-claim-tips\">Georgia auto claim tips<\/a>. Those records make a clean handoff possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: The new lawyer notifies the insurer.<\/strong> The new lawyer tells the insurer about the new representation and requests the file transfer. If the Georgia State Patrol investigated, victims or family members can ask for the status of the investigation, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.georgia.gov\/victim-assistance\">Georgia Department of Public Safety victim assistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confirm every deadline.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>, except as otherwise provided, actions for injuries to the person must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. If a city or state vehicle was involved, the notice periods are much shorter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">city claim notice law<\/a>, a written claim against a city is due within six months of the event. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">state claim notice law<\/a>, written notice of a claim against the state is due within 12 months of when the loss was discovered or should have been discovered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Plan the timing.<\/strong> Transfers take longer when the file is large or when providers are slow to release records. The time needed depends on the size of the file.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens to Your Fees and Case Expenses When You Switch<\/h2>\n<p>Your current fee agreement sets the starting point for what you may owe if you change lawyers. Read it before you sign anything new.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm handles personal injury matters on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Before you switch, ask both lawyers for these answers in writing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What fees, expenses and any liens will apply, and how they will be paid?<\/li>\n<li>Which expenses have already been spent on your claim?<\/li>\n<li>How will the file transfer affect your deadlines and your settlement talks?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask for an itemized list of costs already paid. That list shows where money has gone before the new lawyer takes over.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Handles Your Switch at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm led by attorney Terance Madden. The firm has been in practice since 1999. It has offices in Jonesboro in Clayton County, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, and our team includes assistants and office staff.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles car, truck and motorcycle accident cases, e-bike crashes, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, negligent security and catastrophic injury cases. Our team can talk through where your claim stands at a free first consultation, so you know where things stand before you decide.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Firing Your Car Accident Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Can you fire your car accident lawyer? Here are short answers to common questions.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a reason to fire my lawyer?<\/summary><p>Generally, no. The choice is yours, and you can explain your reasons in your own words.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will switching lawyers hurt my case?<\/summary><p>The main risk is delay, so act quickly and request a complete file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay my old lawyer if I switch?<\/summary><p>Check your fee agreement first. Then ask your former lawyer for an itemized account of work and expenses.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I tell my lawyer I am ending the relationship?<\/summary><p>Send a short written notice. Say that you are ending the representation, give the date, and request your complete file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does Georgia&#8217;s fault rule matter when I change lawyers?<\/summary><p>Yes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Georgia comparative fault law<\/a>, damages are reduced by the injured person&#8217;s share of fault. A person 50 percent or more responsible recovers nothing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I change lawyers after a settlement offer?<\/summary><p>The answer depends on where your claim stands and what your fee agreement says. Ask both lawyers about any offer in writing before you decide.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-damaged-car-sits-on-a-dimly-lit-street-at-night-after-a-co-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A wrecked car on a dimly lit Berlin street at night after a crash.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Our Team About Switching Your Car Accident Claim<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re deciding now whether to replace your lawyer after a crash in Clayton County, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon or Augusta, you need to know where your file stands and what deadline applies. Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> to start a free case evaluation. You can reach us by phone 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>Our free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. (Consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso.)<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Terance Madden, T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., with offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. 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Bring your questions about your current representation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of Your Fee Agreement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can look over your existing agreement and explain the steps involved in transferring your file.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our fees are contingent, so there are no fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available Around the Clock<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call us 24\/7 to start a free case evaluation, even outside business hours.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Before You Switch Lawyers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your current lawyer for a complete copy of your file, and keep records of your communications and medical care. Delay is the main risk of changing lawyers, so act promptly.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions About Changing Car Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a reason to change lawyers?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many clients explain their reasons in their own words. Share your situation with us during a free consultation and we will talk through your options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will switching lawyers hurt my case?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main risk is delay. Acting quickly and requesting a complete file helps keep your claim moving.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I have to pay my old lawyer?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fee arrangements differ from case to case. 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