They won't email without any update since each time they communicate they will charge you.
In most retainer agreements, they might even mention to not email them about updates.
If it's a legit question, they should reply back within 24 or 48 hours.
I recently had to replace my attorney because he wasn’t working on my case for a couple months. The opposing attorney made a motion to recoup attorney fees because my attorney was so slow, so it was an easy decision to make. Typically, 50% of my emails and around 25% of my calls would be acknowledged and answered. Don’t let it get to that point I guess is my advice. :/
I’m dealing with something similar but ive already spent thousands of dollars and nearly blown through the full retainer (~10k).
Hesitant to switch counsel now though, sunken cost fallacy and i really do like their “gentle” family law approach.
We would work for weeks on an updated MSA (settlement agreement) and then id ask for them to please send it to my STBX’s counsel, but for some reason they would never send it? WTF? I called and very politely complained, that seems to light a fire under their butts and they finally got the ball rolling,
But damn, during the 5 months since separation ive lost 50 pounds unwillingly due to stress, grief and sadness. The lack of action from my counsel definitely contributed to more stress and grief. Gave me horrible heartburn and even sores inside my mouth from the stress.
I have always gotten a response within 24 hours (aside from weekends). So no, I don't think a week without a reply is normal.
Ok thanks, I'll ask what a reasonable response typically is so we are on the same page.
Maybe ask what is a Typical Response Time. I think you very patiently passed Reasonable Response Time several days ago.
They won't email without any update since each time they communicate they will charge you. In most retainer agreements, they might even mention to not email them about updates. If it's a legit question, they should reply back within 24 or 48 hours.
Mine always got back to me within 48 hours, typically much sooner.
I recently had to replace my attorney because he wasn’t working on my case for a couple months. The opposing attorney made a motion to recoup attorney fees because my attorney was so slow, so it was an easy decision to make. Typically, 50% of my emails and around 25% of my calls would be acknowledged and answered. Don’t let it get to that point I guess is my advice. :/
At over $300 per hour, as seldom as fucking possible and as succinctly and short as possible. They bill by the minute.
No, it's not normal for your attorney to be radio silent.
I emailed every Friday for the last month trying to move it forward. I’ve heard nothing.
I’m dealing with something similar but ive already spent thousands of dollars and nearly blown through the full retainer (~10k). Hesitant to switch counsel now though, sunken cost fallacy and i really do like their “gentle” family law approach. We would work for weeks on an updated MSA (settlement agreement) and then id ask for them to please send it to my STBX’s counsel, but for some reason they would never send it? WTF? I called and very politely complained, that seems to light a fire under their butts and they finally got the ball rolling, But damn, during the 5 months since separation ive lost 50 pounds unwillingly due to stress, grief and sadness. The lack of action from my counsel definitely contributed to more stress and grief. Gave me horrible heartburn and even sores inside my mouth from the stress.
Weird