California Law Firm Closed? New Attorney for Your Case

Q: Can Simon Law Group take over my case from a closed firm?

In many cases, yes. Simon Law Group reviews each transfer individually and accepts cases in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death.

Q: How much does it cost to transfer my case to Simon Law Group?

Nothing out of pocket. Simon Law Group works on contingency. You pay nothing unless the firm recovers for you.

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For Displaced California PI Clients

Your California Law Firm Closed? Get a Free Case Review From a Trial-Tested Team.

If your California personal injury firm has closed or can no longer represent you, your case doesn’t have to start over. Simon Law Group is a California trial firm representing clients in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Riverside, Sacramento, San Francisco, and across the state, with a record of taking on transferred cases and bringing them to resolution.

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Your Rights

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What Happens When Your Law Firm Closes in California

When a California personal injury firm closes mid-case, your case doesn’t end. You have rights, and you have time-sensitive choices to make.

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You have the right to receive your complete case file from the closed firm or its receiver.

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You have the right to choose new counsel. You don’t have to accept the firm’s recommended successor.

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You have the right to continue your case without losing your prior attorney’s work product.

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You keep any statute-of-limitations protections from your existing filing.

Move Quickly

Steps to Take Right Now

Statutes of limitations and pending court deadlines do not pause when your firm closes. Here’s what to do today.

Don’t Wait

Deadlines keep running. Acting quickly protects your case and your leverage.

Get Your File

California law requires the prior firm or its receiver to release your complete case file on request.

Get a Second Opinion

Before you sign with anyone, including a recommended successor, talk to an independent California attorney.

Watch for Deadlines

If your case is in suit, check the docket for hearings, discovery dates, and trial dates. We can pull it for you.

Why Simon Law Group

A California Trial Firm That Picks Up Where Others Stop.

Trial-ReadyBob Simon and the SLG trial team try cases. Insurance carriers know that, and it changes how cases get valued.
California SpecialistsWe focus on California personal injury law. We know the venues, the judges, and the carriers.
No Upfront CostWe work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Direct AccessWhen you call, you reach a person. No phone tree, no runaround.

Bob Simon and Brad Simon, founding partners at Simon Law Group, a California personal injury trial firm — **Bob Simon & Brad Simon** Founding Partners, Simon Law Group

Bob and Brad Simon lead a California trial team that handles cases other firms send their toughest matters to. They try cases, and carriers know it.

Practice Areas

Cases We Take.

We accept transferred and new cases across California personal injury.

Auto Accidents→ Statewide Truck Accidents→ Statewide Motorcycle Accidents→ Statewide Pedestrian Accidents→ Statewide Premises Liability→ Slip & Fall Product Liability→ Statewide Wrongful Death→ Statewide Not Sure?→ Free Review

FAQ

Common Questions From Displaced Clients.

What should I do if my California law firm has closed?

If your California personal injury firm has closed or is no longer able to represent you, your case doesn’t have to end there. You are entitled to your file and you have the right to choose new counsel. We can help you understand your options at no cost.

What happens to my case if my California law firm closes?

Your case continues. You are entitled to your complete case file and you may select any qualified California attorney to take over your representation. Deadlines do not pause, so move quickly.

Can Simon Law Group take over my case from a closed firm?

In many cases, yes. We review each transfer individually. We accept transferred cases in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death. Some case types we don’t accept; we’ll tell you that directly and refer you to a firm that can help.

Will I have to start my case over if I switch attorneys?

No. Work product, filings, discovery, and existing court deadlines transfer with your case. Your new attorney picks up where the prior firm left off.

How much does it cost to transfer my case to Simon Law Group?

Nothing out of pocket. We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover for you. The contingency fee split between the prior firm and the new firm is handled between the firms under California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5.1.

How do I get my case file from my prior firm?

Under California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(e)(1), your prior firm (or the receiver, if one has been appointed) must release your case file on request. If you have trouble obtaining your file, call us and we’ll help you make the request in writing.

What if my case is close to trial or a major deadline?

Call us today. We move quickly on cases with active deadlines and we can substitute in as counsel of record on short notice if needed.

Can I switch lawyers while my case is already in litigation?

Yes. California clients have the right to change counsel at any stage of a case, including during active litigation. The new attorney files a substitution-of-attorney form with the court, and the case continues with the same docket and the same deadlines. If your case is in suit and you want to change firms, move quickly so the substitution is on file before the next hearing.

My attorney closed their practice mid-case. What do I do?

First, request your complete case file in writing (your prior firm or its receiver is required to release it under California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16(e)(1)). Second, identify any upcoming court deadlines or hearings. Third, retain new counsel quickly. Simon Law Group can help with all three steps. Call us and we’ll walk you through the request letter and pull the court docket to confirm what’s pending.

How do I find a new personal injury attorney in California?

Look for a California-licensed personal injury firm with trial experience, a clean State Bar record, and direct attorney access (not a phone-tree intake mill). Read recent client reviews, check the firm’s case results, and ask whether the attorneys actually try cases or only settle. Simon Law Group offers free, no-pressure case reviews, and you can confirm our State Bar standing at calbar.ca.gov.

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Areas We Serve

From our main office in Torrance, The Simon Law Group serves injured clients throughout California, Arizona, and Texas. We have offices located in Santa Ana and Seal Beach to better serve clients in Orange County and Los Angeles County, and offices in Phoenix, AZ, and Austin, TX.

About Our Firm

The Simon Law Group was founded 15 years ago by twin brothers and attorneys Robert and Brad Simon to protect the rights of accident victims in California. In the fifteen years since our firm was established, our attorneys have recovered $600+ Million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Recognized by many major legal organizations, we get results, and we’d be proud to fight for you after your accident or injury.