Intro
The “attorney” on the fee agreement is the one assigned by SRL to manage your case.
Role of assigned attorney
The attorney normally:
Appears with the Client at all events covered by the agreement;
Appears at all consultations covered by the agreement; and
Coordinates all preparation covered by the agreement.
Delegation by assigned attorney
The assigned attorney has the discretion to:
Delegate appearances at events or consultations to another attorney; or
Delegate tasks to another attorney or support staff.
For example
The assigned attorney may delegate appearances if s/he becomes unavailable (e.g., due to a scheduling conflict, vacation, health problem). S/he may also delegate tasks.
Change of assignment by SRL
SRL has the discretion to:
Delegate to the same extent as the assigned attorney; and
Reassign your Case to another attorney who is employed by or affiliated with SRL.
For example
SRL may reassign the Case if:
The Client fails to pay or to pay on time or breaches any other term of the agreement;
The attorney assigned to your case becomes unavailable (e.g., due to a scheduling conflict, vacation, health problem, change of position at SRL, or termination of employment at SRL).