Solicitor ignores my request to see my file

[Lamemechose]

I have asked my solicitor several times to see the contents of my file so I can make a decision and they won't comply. I thought it was my right to see it.

Am I wrong?

What info is in the file. What reason have they given you.

It's not a criminal offence. No reason.

Have you looked at the Law Society page. There is a lot of info online about clients asking to see their files, who owns what file, how to resolve the issue.

No, what is the law society?

Have you paid your bill?

Google liens.

Yes, of course I have paid my bill.

Solicitors may have a lien over files in the event invoices aren't paid. If you are up to date, and the file hasn't been destroyed (ie it isn't in relation to a matter 20 years ago) then I can't see a reason why you wouldn't be able to review the contents.

Unless you are in dispute with them over something else and there are disclosure issues.

www.rpc.co.uk/perspectives/professional-and-financial-risks/stand-and-deliver-what-documents-must-a-solicitor-deliver-up-to-its-client-when-asked-for-the-file/

@HappyHammy Thanks for the info.