In Re Petition of Neiman

Attorney Erwin B. Neiman here appeals from an order of the circuit court in Lake County requiring him to turn over certain parts of his file and to file a petition to determine his fees and adjudication of such fees.

The appellant was retained to represent the plaintiff, Alfred Magill, in a divorce action. On March 25, 1971, the plaintiff relieved the petitioner of further responsibility in the action and hired new attorneys. On April 7, 1971, the court heard the petitioner’s motion to withdraw and the motion of new counsel to turn over records and to adjudicate the lien of appellant. On that…