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I have no idea if this actually happens, which is why I'm asking.
Let's say you hired a lawyer to represent you in a lawsuit, you lost said lawsuit, and you ended up with a massive bill to pay off.
Let's now say a few years have passed, and you're still paying on that debt to Lawyer 1. Let's say you want to hire a new lawyer, Lawyer 2, to represent you in a new lawsuit. Is it legally possible for Lawyer 2's firm to buy out your debt to Lawyer 1 and transfer it to Lawyer 2 (and then forgive said debt and continue working your case pro bono)?
If it helps, the story is set in Pennsylvania.
Let's say you hired a lawyer to represent you in a lawsuit, you lost said lawsuit, and you ended up with a massive bill to pay off.
Let's now say a few years have passed, and you're still paying on that debt to Lawyer 1. Let's say you want to hire a new lawyer, Lawyer 2, to represent you in a new lawsuit. Is it legally possible for Lawyer 2's firm to buy out your debt to Lawyer 1 and transfer it to Lawyer 2 (and then forgive said debt and continue working your case pro bono)?
If it helps, the story is set in Pennsylvania.