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‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

MarketWatch · August 26, 2026 at 5:15 AM

‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

“His former lawyer is now holding the settlement funds, maintaining that he is entitled to attorney’s fees.”

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‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

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