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Part I of IV · Your situation
Do you currently have an attorney?

This helps us prepare for your free consultation.

Prefer to talk? Call 1-855-FML-2DAY. Calls may be recorded for quality assurance.

Part II of IV · Case type
Tell us about your case.

Select the option that fits your situation.

Part III of IV · Case details
Tell us what happened.

Just the basics. We'll go over the details on the call.

Part IV of IV · Contact
Almost done — how do we reach you?

We'll follow up within one business day.

We've got it from here.

Your information has been received and will be reviewed by a real person. Expect a call or email within one business day.

If your situation is urgent, don't wait — call 1-855-FML-2DAY. Calls may be recorded for quality assurance.

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§ 1Warning signs

Common warning signs.

If any of these sound familiar, a second opinion can help you decide whether to fix it or fire it.

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Signs worth a second look

  1. Your calls and emails go unanswered for weeks
  2. You feel pushed toward a settlement no one has explained
  3. You're not sure who is actually handling your case
  4. You learned about a deadline from someone other than your lawyer
  5. Your lawyer can't clearly explain where the case stands or what comes next
  6. Months pass with no progress and no explanation
§ 2How it works

Check. Consult. Decide.

You don't need to leave your current attorney to start. The first conversation costs nothing, and nothing changes with your case unless you decide it should.

  1. (i)
    Check

    Notice a warning sign? Reach out. It's free and confidential.

  2. (ii)
    Consult

    A free 30-minute consultation with no obligation.1

    Free · 30 minutes
  3. (iii)
    Decide

    Fix it with your current lawyer, or, if a change makes sense, get a referral to an attorney who is asked to commit to the Client Care Advantage™ Promise.2

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The free consult is a conversation, not a sales call.Stock photo · Van Tay Media / Unsplash
  1. The first conversation is free, and nothing changes with your current case unless you decide it should. ↩
  2. If we refer you, any referral fee is paid by the new attorney — never by you out of pocket. ↩
§ 3The Client Care Advantage™ Promise

What we ask referral attorneys to commit to.

Attorneys we refer to are asked to commit to the Client Care Advantage™ Promise: check-ins on a set schedule, plain-language explanations before any decision, and the lawyer you hire working your case. Tim A. Attalla, Esq. personally reviews feedback on every referral.

Too many good people get hurt twice — once by their accident, and once by the attorney who was supposed to help them.

Tim A. Attalla, Esq.

Michigan attorney since 1988.

  1. i.

    Regular Communication

  2. ii.

    Full Transparency

  3. iii.

    Your Lawyer Works Your Case

  4. iv.

    Personal Feedback Review

§ 4Questions

Straight answers to fair questions.

Still not sure? Call. No script, no pitch, no follow-up if you don't want one.

1-855-FML-2DAY Calls may be recorded for quality assurance.
Can I fire my personal injury lawyer in Michigan?

Yes. In Michigan you can end the relationship with your lawyer at any time, for any reason or no reason. Your case stays yours: your new attorney requests the file, and the fee question is settled between the lawyers. Talk to someone first so deadlines are covered during the switch.

Will firing my lawyer cost me more?

Usually not. A fired contingency-fee lawyer can generally claim only the reasonable value of the work already done, and that typically comes out of the single contingency fee when the case resolves — not on top of it. Costs your lawyer advanced may be repaid from your settlement or award. Every fee agreement is different, so have yours reviewed.

Is this confidential? Will my current lawyer find out?

We keep your inquiry confidential. We do not contact your current attorney, the insurance company, or the other side as part of a second opinion. Nothing changes with your case unless you decide to make a change.

What does a second opinion cost?

The first conversation is a free consultation of about 30 minutes. If we refer you to a new attorney, any referral fee is paid by that attorney — you never pay us out of pocket for a referral.

Will switching attorneys hurt my case?

Staying with the wrong attorney can hurt it more. We look at timing, deadlines like the statute of limitations, and where your case stands before recommending any switch. Sometimes the answer is "don't switch," and we'll tell you that too.

More questions? Read the blog or call 1-855-FML-2DAY.

§ 5From the blog

Plain-English reading before you decide.

Answers about Michigan personal injury cases, fees, and your right to change lawyers. All posts →

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A second opinion costs nothing. Not asking can.

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