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Disturbing

By Shawn Matlock

Consider the following example, if you will. Client is arrested and cannot make the bond currently set. Client (or client's representative) hires Attorney A to defend him, including getting a lower bond set. Attorney A attempts to get the bond lowered, but is unsuccessful. However, Attorney A continues to represent Client in the case. Attorney A prepares as necessary to defend Client at trial. Attorney A meets with Client several times and both agree on strategy. Despite this, frustration sets in. Client (or representative) hears that Attorney B can get him bonded out of jail. Client approaches Attorney B about this. Attorney B agrees to bond Client out. Attorney B makes such an attempt, but is as unsuccessful as Attorney A. Attorney B sends letter of representation to the court indicating he is "Co-counsel...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Matlock Blog on January 25, 2008 (boomark / email).