‘The relationship quickly deteriorated’: My friend’s lawyer settled his injury case without his consent. What can he do?

A lawyer settled a personal injury case on behalf of his client without the client's consent, according to the client's account. The original lawyer is holding the settlement funds and claims entitlement to attorney's fees from the settlement. The client's current lawyer would need to file a motion to compel the funds' release and may file a complaint with the state bar association regarding the unauthorized settlement.

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