he is a new lawyer, has only experience for 1 year. i don't think u should fire him.
asylum is complicated case , hire experienced lawyer,
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/94111-ca-gopal-shah-4678600.html

Jefrey O brien is one of the experienced lawyer who handled more than 500 asylum case of nepalese.(practised immigration law for 28years . )
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/49009-mi-jeffrey-obrien-754797.html