This is what someone said in their answer to someone else, and I trust the source so would like clarification. Why (when applying for SS disability) would it be hard to get another lawyer if you fire your current one?
Answer by Frederic
No, it will not be difficult. Lawyers compete for business.
Answer by Teddy & Chiliswoman
Lawyers expect to be paid for the work they do. They take cases on contingency at the risk they won't be paid if they lose, not because a client decides to switch lawyers. If you switch lawyer once what is to stop you from switching lawyers again. Lawyer 1 works for 2 years and is not paid for his work - why would lawyer 2 also risk not being paid because you decide to hire lawyer 3?
Lawyer 2 if hired before you fire lawyer 1 knows you have a legitimate reason to fire lawyer 1.
I do have a lawyer that helps me with disability related legal issues. I once asked him about the pros and cons of hiring on contingency. He told me that working on contingency takes away the incentive to get a case settled quickly. If the lawyer gets a percentage of your back pay, it suits them better to delay winning your case so the amount of the back pay (and their pay) increases. It is better to negotiate a set amount that they receive win or lose and no matter how long or little it takes.
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