An attorney may decline a case if the potential settlement value is too low to justify the litigation costs, even if they're confident of winning.
Attorneys often prioritize cases with higher revenue potential or those that align better with their practice areas and expertise.
Concerns about the client's credibility, potential ethical issues, or conflicting interests can lead an attorney to decline a case.
Attorneys may assess the risks and difficulties involved in the case, such as complex legal issues, uncooperative witnesses, or biased judges, and deem it not worth the effort.
Unrealistic client expectations or goals can lead an attorney to decline a case, even if they're confident of winning.
About 95% of patients who are harmed will find it extremely difficult to get representation, as attorneys are often hesitant to take on cases with low potential settlements.
A lawyer who knows a client is guilty can take steps to prevent the state from proving guilt, but the belief that a client has committed a crime doesn't necessarily mean the lawyer knows what specific crime was committed.
Personal injury lawyers often work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid if they win the case, and if they lose, they won't get paid for their time and resources.
Attorneys may decline cases if the high upfront costs are not within the potential recovery amount, making it financially unviable.
Conflicts of interest, such as representing the defendant or being related to the defendant, can lead an attorney to decline a case.
Attorneys may focus on specific areas of practice, such as medical malpractice claims, and decline cases that don't fit their focus.
Just because an attorney refuses a case doesn't mean the case has no merit; it's essential to understand why the attorney declined the case and potentially seek a second opinion.
Attorneys may refer a declined case to another lawyer who may be more suitable to handle the case.
Attorneys are not obligated to take on every case, and their decision to decline a case may be based on various factors, including their workload, expertise, and resources.
Attorneys may decline cases due to concerns about their reputation, as taking on a case that's unlikely to win can damage their professional reputation.