After you agree to hire a personal injury lawyer, you may become unhappy with them in the future. The attorney might not communicate regularly, or they take your claim in another direction. Regardless, you may question if you can switch firms in the middle of the case. The answer is yes, and you can do so at any stage. If you have not formally filed a lawsuit, the switch is simple. However, plaintiffs must follow a process if they have filed the case in court. The process involves the submission of substitution of counsel. The document alerts the court and other parties of the change. Additionally, local court rules could apply to your ability to switch firms. Limitations A couple of exceptions can prevent you from firing your lawyer. In some instances, delays occur when a person tries to select a new attorney. The court might not allow you to make the change if the process would stall the lawsuit. Another reason the court would deny your decision to hire another personal injury lawyer is a conflict of interest. An example is if the firm represents the opposing side to a certain degree. If you are unsure if a conflict of interest would happen, the attorney can let you know.