Will My Case Take Longer to Settle If I Switch Lawyer? Is My Auto Defect Lemon Law Case Going to Take Forever to Settle? No, it is not a foregone conclusion that you case will have to take longer, especially if you switch to a different lawyer. For example, if you are with a lawyer or legal office and they are dragging their feet on your case of a lemon car, then anything you do to switch away from them is going to be an improvement. But on a more serious note, you should be with the most competent legal group possible, to help you to get the full settlement value from your claim. You will...