How can I fire my attorney? 3 Ways - Step by step guide. California Workers' Compensation Attorneys

In this video, I walk you three different ways to fire your lawyer giving step by step instructions. How to dismiss your attorney for California workers' compensation.

Please note this information will only be relevant for injuries that are under the jurisdiction of California WCAB (California Workers' Compensation).
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Promised Links

PDF for Dismissal of Attorney

PDF for Proof of Service

PDF for Document Cover Sheet (for filing with the WCAB)

PDF for Document Separator Sheet (for filing with the WCAB)

Instructions and Sample packet for filing attorney dismissal

Video showing how to access EAMS – Case participants
Video title, “How Do I Look Up My Workers Comp Case? Did my Attorney file my case? Was my Settlement Approved? CA”
Participants name and address at time 4:36

Board Addresses for POS

Information and Assistance Unit – info per city
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Video Chapters
0:13 Why to watch this video
0:40 Reasons to Fire your lawyer
0:56 Why I made this video
1:10 Way to Fire you attorney #1 - Be direct with your current attorney
1:33 Pros and Cons of firing your attorney using method #1
2:02 Way to Fire you attorney #2 - Do it yourself
2:28 Step by Step tutorial showing how to fire your attorney yourself
2:38 How to fill out a Notice of Dismissal of Attorney in workers' compensation. Sample.
3:12 How to fill out a Proof of Service for workers' compensation. Sample.
4:34 What does it mean to represent yourself?
4:55 Important Resource for injured workers representing themselves
5:24 Way to Fire you attorney #3 - Hire another attorney
5:58 Do you have to pay more attorney fees if I hire multiple Work comp attorneys?
6:29 Word of Caution before firing your attorney
7:57 Attorney's perspective on clients with multiple attorneys
9:12 Bonus Tip - Request a DEU Consultative Rating
10:13 Special offer - Call us to see if your reason for firing your attorney is valid

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[toffguy]

Worked with The Trademark Company and charge fee and very hard to reach people and no service . Something very strange.

[almua_]

I love your videos. So detailed & informative.

[borninusanoacherbabehere]

Why can’t I just say your fired ! After carefully reviewing and examining my lawyer I FIRED HIM AND IM GLAD I DID .I NOW HAVE A NEW LAWYER

[berniceperez]

My husband has been on WC since 2008 and the case has still not been resolved. He had his first attorney in 2008-2018, and a 2nd one from 2018-2022, and now finally in 2022 a new one. With the last 2 attorneys we asked several times to have a hearing, but they would never do a hearing. Is this normal? I am hopeful the new attorney will finally ask for a hearing. Can our attorney ask for a trial and have the judge make the decision since it has been so long?

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Important Info: I was not clear enough for the packet filing Attorney Dismissal with the WCAB by mail. All parties to the case are served as shown in the video. However, the packet for the WCAB needs to also have a couple more clerical forms to make sure it gets filed correctly. Below is the link with the instructions and the PDF links for both forms.

Basically, your packet mailed to the WCAB should look like this:
(1) Cover Sheet -- you only need page one unless you have that many other dates of injury filed
(2) Separator Sheet -- for Dismissal of Attorney
(3) Dismissal of Attorney
(4) Separator Sheet -- for the proof of service (POS)
(5) Proof of Service
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Instructions and Sample packet for filing attorney dismissal

PDF for Document Cover Sheet (for filing with the WCAB)


PDF for Document Separator Sheet (for filing with the WCAB)

Hope this clarifies things. Again, all other parties beside the Board are just served the Dismissal of Attorney and Proof of Service.

[anneliesestauff]

whats the difference between dissmissal of attorney and substitution of attorney?

[jeannedosterwise]

How come my PTSD, TBI knee reconstruction or other injuries including total knee replacement is not worth anything I have been on Federal workman's comp since 1999 and feel sad

[sharonanderson]

Am in NY how can I obtain the dismissal of attorney form for that state

[cassandrebeauvais]

Does this work for and insurance adjuster attorney and Home Owners Insurance claim

[clocktimes]

If I fire my attorney do I have to pay him for any work he has already done on my case?

[kapekacava]

What if I was injured in an accident and I have a personal injury lawyer. I want to fire him because he has not helped me at all and is trying to take 100% of my money now. I did a grievance but I still want to fire him is that possible?
I’m in Texas

[berniceperez]

How long should I wait for the defense attorney to return with a settlement agreement before my attorney asks for a hearing?

[clocktimes]

I’ve been trying to fire my attorney I’ve only had for three days. But I haven’t found an attorney that will take my case. Could it be that they don’t want to have any rivals? Maybe this is much harder that it seems it would be, maybe close to being impossible if you want reputable representation?

[kellychen]

My attorney only replies me when she wanted. She made an appointment with me to tell she would call me and she never did. She failed forwarding the apposing counsel’s email with a deadline. I got the email way passed the deadline so they files for failure of answer against me. I never be able to call through her or get reply if she doesn’t think it’s necessary. This is my third lawyer and we are at the last step. I really wanted to fire her but without an attorney I am so worried. Should I hire the 4th one? Or represent myself?

[mrsjackson]

My workman case been going on for 5 years. I only had one lawyer. They don't respond and I nolonger want to be bother with the case or the lawyer. I lost my job 3 years ago and this case is hurting me from getting another job. I just want to forget it all and be done. I'm scared because I don't know if he will bill me

[lifeasReno]

I realize the attorney has multiple clients so is it common not to hear back in a timely manner from the attorney?

[guanakousa]

Unfortunately some of the applicant's attorneys  are not doing their job

[tiffanysteen]

Two court dates I’ve yet to talk to the judge or have any action on court case after a car accident. I’m facing mideamanor an and told I would need plead guilty and pay restitution but no information on this two months later though my insurance paid for physical damages and physical damages pending. He charged 2x court all was done it was continued charges $487 an hr x2 wow I’m thinking it’s in lawyers interest to keep kicking this down road. Why is victim or their lawyer not required to be at court. I don’t need a lawyer for restitution since my insurance said that they are going to try to pay the physical within the terms of my insurance. I’ll take my chances with the misdemeanor. I can ask the lawyer for a lesser sentence or four community service and a year of probation on my own Hiring this guy was a big mistake. I’m gonna demand a refund. You shouldn’t be charging me twice and he hasn’t done anything. He said that they’re still trying to communicate with the victim and all that and I already got what I needed for my insurance with a simple phone call, I’m waiting on a response from my agent tomorrow

[tiffanysteen]

Two court dates I’ve yet to talk to the judge or have any action on court case after a car accident. I’m facing mideamanor an and told I would need plead guilty and pay restitution but no information on this two months later though my insurance paid for physical damages and physical damages pending. He charged 2x court all was done it was continued charges $487 an hr x2 wow I’m thinking it’s in lawyers interest to keep kicking this down road. Why is victim or their lawyer not required to be at court. I don’t need a lawyer for restitution since my insurance said that they are going to try to pay the physical within the terms of my insurance. I’ll take my chances with the misdemeanor. I can ask the lawyer for a lesser sentence or four community service and a year of probation on my own Hiring this guy was a big mistake. I’m gonna demand a refund. You shouldn’t be charging me twice and he hasn’t done anything. He said that they’re still trying to communicate with the victim and all that and I already got what I needed for my insurance with a simple phone call, I’m waiting on a response from my agent tomorrow. I’d make copies of the letter