‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?
“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.”
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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Policy desk, National Trade News (2026-08-26): ‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do? “His former lawyer is now holding the… Primary source: original at MarketWatch (marketwatch.com).
‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?
“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.”