[WSBAPT] Change of Attorney without Notifying Client

[Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com]

The new lawyer gave me the notice of substitution, but apparently not to his
client, and they made it effective immediately.  Isn't there a 10 day rule?

 

Jeff

 

W. Jeff Davis

BELL & DAVIS PLLC
P.O. Box 510

720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105
Sequim WA 98382
Phone: (360) 683.1129 
Fax: (360) 683.1258 
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Change of Attorney without Notifying Client

 

The attorney can't do that.  Withdrawal without notice is a violation of CR
71.  Not sure if there's also an RCW on point.  

 

Stephen R. King 
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Bellevue, WA 98005 

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Listmates,

 

This is a new one for me.  Original attorney, in  a probate estate,
substitutes in a different law firm to take over the representation.  This
was done without the knowledge or consent of the Personal Representative, or
any of the heirs.  Is this allowed?

 

Jeff Davis

 

W. Jeff Davis

BELL & DAVIS PLLC
P.O. Box 510

720 E. Washington Street, Suite 105
Sequim WA 98382
Phone: (360) 683.1129 
Fax: (360) 683.1258 
email: jeff at bellanddavispllc.com <mailto:jeff at bellanddavispllc.com> 
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