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Question: when case becomes more complex after signing up
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You can sub out, or find someone to work with you on a co-counsel basis. No
one wants a debtor to have problems because of lack of experience and cdcbaa
is designed to help people improve their skills, so a co-counsel situation
is a perfect mentoring opportunity.
David A. Tilem
Certified Bankruptcy Specialist*
Law Offices of David A. Tilem (a debt relief agency)
206 N. Jackson Street, #201, Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818-507-6000 Fax: 818-507-6800
* Bankruptcy specialist cert. by State Bar of CA Bd of Legal
Specialization.
Amy Clark
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 2:33 PM
To: cdcbaa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [cdcbaa] Question: when case becomes more complex after signing up
the client...
Hello all!
A friend has this problem currently but I have surely been there and
am seeking advice for the both of us!
What is suggested when a newer attorney, especially newer to BK, takes
on a case that seems relatively straight-forward, and then as more
information comes out (post-signing of retainer) it becomes clear that
this case is actually VERY complex and fraught with risk?
The question is not about what a bummer it may be if this happens on a
flat-fee 7 -- that is just the breaks, IMO. I am asking more for 13's
that end up requiring multiple motions, the client's business records
are in shambles, potential commingling breaks out, etc.
The problem is that work has been done and referral fees are not
allowed. Is it permissible to associate with another attorney at that
point? Or what is the best practice?
1489 E. Colorado Blvd. #207
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 507-8090
"Bankruptcy, Michael, is nature's do-over. It's a fresh start, a clean
slate."
"Like the witness protection program!"
"Exactly."
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You can sub out, or find
someone to work with you on a co-counsel basis. No one wants a debtor to
have problems because of lack of experience and cdcbaa is designed to helppeople improve their skills, so a co-counsel situation is a perfect mentoring
opportunity.
David A.
Tilem
Certified Bankruptcy
Specialist*
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