Check the scope
“Bankruptcy support” may include separate stages and providers.
Record withdrawal
Send an unambiguous notice fixing the end of new instructions.
Request a statement
Separate completed services and proven expenses from future work.
What is terminated
| Item | Effect | Not automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Legal-services contract | New work stops after notice | Completed services are not erased |
| Power of attorney | May be revoked separately with notice | Earlier filings remain in the case |
| Bankruptcy case | Continues under procedural law | Changing counsel does not close it |
| Arrangements with other persons | Require separate review | They may fall outside the company contract |
Termination workflow
Collect the contract
Find schedules, fees, payment plan, authority, receipts, certificates and correspondence.
Review results
List documents actually prepared or filed, hearings and consultations.
Send notice
State withdrawal, give payment details and request the file and calculation.
Assess the response
Compare any retention with proven expenses and completed stages; use a claim and court if necessary.
Calculating the refund
Consumer Law Article 32 and Civil Code Article 782 permit customer withdrawal subject to payment of actual expenses. This is not a fixed penalty or any internal estimate: expenses should relate to the specific contract and be evidenced. Completed services are assessed separately against agreed stages and deliverables.
| Statement item | Evidence to request |
|---|---|
| Prepared documents | Copies and delivery or filing records |
| Representation | Hearing dates, instructions and filings |
| Third-party expenses | Receipts, contracts and link to the assignment |
| Unperformed portion | Explanation for any refusal to refund |
Notice checklist
- party details and contract date and number;
- unambiguous withdrawal from future services;
- effective date for stopping new work;
- request for the file and original documents;
- request for a service and actual-expense statement;
- bank details for the balance.
FAQ
May I simply stop paying?
Silence creates a debt dispute. Written withdrawal and a final statement are safer.
Must the entire fee be refunded?
Not always. Completed work and proven actual expenses may be retained, but the calculation requires support.
Should authority be revoked?
If granted, revocation is a separate step and should be communicated to the representative and known third parties.
Will the bankruptcy case end?
No. The court case exists independently; the debtor must continue receiving notices and participating.
Official sources
- Russian Civil Code, Articles 779 and 782
- Consumer Protection Law, Articles 28, 29 and 32
- Supreme Court Plenum Resolution No. 17
- Rospotrebnadzor service-withdrawal guidance
Related guides: checking a provider, bankruptcy legal assistance and self-filing.
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