What to Do If You’re Unhappy with Your Lawyer: Mali Shadmehry Offers Guidance - Episode 36

In this new episode, Mali Shadmehry flies solo again to talk about a sometimes-uncomfortable topic: what to do if you feel unhappy with your lawyer. She talks about what to consider before breaking things off, warning signs to look for in a lawyer that isn't handling things correctly, and how to transition to a lawyer you feel more comfortable with. These things happen, and this episode is designed to help anyone who might be in this situation.00:27 Introduction01:20 Updates on what's happening at Hastings Shadmehry2:00 Warrior or Diplomat?4:20 The Three Main Reasons why a client wants to leave their attorney6:30 Caveats about switching attorneys and an argument for NOT switching12:42 Three Areas where difficulties arise: Communication, Strategy, Performance13:00 Possible Problem Area No. 1: Poor Communication16:30 How to approach this problem with your lawyer18:00 Possible Problem Area No. 2: Confusion/Disagreement about Strategy21:15 Consider getting a Second Opinion from a qualified Family Lawyer22:00 Possible Problem Area No. 3: Poor Performance in Court26:30 Approach your lawyer with your concerns29:20 The solutions: Talk to your lawyer and/or get a Second Opinion30:00 What to expect from a Second Opinion/What to expect from switching lawyers35:15 Wrap-upFollow us on social media and engage with us for more insights and updates!Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryContact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/#FamilyLaw #Divorce #LegalAdvice #HastingsShadmehryShow