What is the name of your state? VA
Concerning any issue being directly negotiated between attorneys on behalf of a client at what point can that client insist these negotiations stop in favor of proceeding to court?
Ex. Complainant assumes correctly that Defendant has no interest in negotiating. Complainant's attorney insists on "dealing" with Defendant's attorney first and then going to court if things don't work out. Complainant reluctantly agrees but gives billing or time limit on negotiations to attorney. Attorney ignores request, bills over "time limit" and case goes to court as Complainant predicted. Thus another bill churning incident.
So..is either attorney bound by such a request by the client? Can a client demand case issue be brough to trial with no attempt at negotiations?
Thanks.
Concerning any issue being directly negotiated between attorneys on behalf of a client at what point can that client insist these negotiations stop in favor of proceeding to court?
Ex. Complainant assumes correctly that Defendant has no interest in negotiating. Complainant's attorney insists on "dealing" with Defendant's attorney first and then going to court if things don't work out. Complainant reluctantly agrees but gives billing or time limit on negotiations to attorney. Attorney ignores request, bills over "time limit" and case goes to court as Complainant predicted. Thus another bill churning incident.
So..is either attorney bound by such a request by the client? Can a client demand case issue be brough to trial with no attempt at negotiations?
Thanks.