I. Case Acceptance and Preliminary Analysis
At the initial stage of accepting a case, lawyers usually need to make a preliminary analysis and evaluation of the case, including collecting case materials, understanding the background of the case and analyzing legal issues. This process may include communicating with the client, consulting relevant laws and regulations, and conducting preliminary investigation and evidence collection.
Second, the duties and obligations of lawyers
As a provider of legal services, lawyers have the obligation to provide legal services to clients diligently and conscientiously in accordance with the requirements of the entrustment agreement. Including timely communication with the client on the progress of the case, answering the client's questions and providing professional legal advice.
Third, the reasons for the slow progress of the case
If a lawyer takes a case without doing any substantive work for a month, there may be many reasons. For example, lawyers may face the interference of other urgent cases or affairs, making them unable to concentrate on your case; Or, the lawyer may have doubts about the case, or need to further study relevant laws and regulations in order to better serve the client.
Fourth, the rights and remedies of the client.
As the client, you have the right to ask the lawyer to provide a case progress report to understand the reasons why the lawyer failed to carry out his work in time. If there is a problem with the lawyer's work, it can be solved through consultation with the lawyer, or it can be considered to complain to the bar association or the relevant regulatory authorities to seek further relief.
To sum up:
When a lawyer takes a case for a month without doing any substantive work, the parties concerned should take the initiative to communicate with the lawyer, understand the reasons for the slow progress of the case and seek solutions. As a provider of legal services, lawyers should diligently provide legal services to clients to ensure the smooth progress of cases.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law
Article 30 provides that:
If a lawyer acts as an agent for litigation legal affairs or an agent for non-litigation legal affairs, he shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client within the scope of authorization.
Contract law of the people's Republic of China
Article 60 provides that:
Both parties shall fully perform their respective obligations in accordance with the agreement. The parties shall abide by the principle of good faith and fulfill the obligations of notification, assistance and confidentiality according to the nature, purpose and trading habits of the contract.