Monday, January 7, 2019

Attorney refuses to withdraw from case

An attorney represents a debtor in a collection action.  After the matter is settled and a judgment entered against the debtor, his attorney refuses to withdraw.  That means the attorney for the judgment creditor cannot communicate directly with the debtor due to ethical rules. The debtor asks for the balance on his account and to speak directly to the attorney for the creditor.  The attorney representing the debtor is sent summaries of all payments including the balance owed but the creditor's attorney cannot respond directly to the debtor.  Notice of withdrawal documents are provided to the debtor's attorney but she still does not withdrawal, and given the questions of the debtor, she apparently doesn't pass on information to her client.  

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