I'm a plaintiff in a lawsuit that has been going on for several years now. At one point in time ( not the only time ) I was trying to get in contact with my attorney in any way I could, usually by phone and leaving numerous messages to no avail. 9 months later I left a message to please call me back or I would have to contact/write to the B.A.R. Association. The very next day my attorney called me and left me a Voice mail stating if I were to contact the B.A.R. He/She would drop me as a client. Even though my case is on contingency, I took what my attorney said as a threat. So, my question is, is it legal for 1) An attorney to even say that by way of a threat ? And 2) Is it legal for an attorney to actually drop a client because the client said he/she would be writing the B.A.R. for not being professional nor returning a phone call promptly ?