Sometimes, though not often, an attorney will have to withdraw from a case. The reasons for withdraw are many, often governed by the attorney’s Rules of Professional Conduct. When your attorney withdraws from representing you, it’s usually a pretty big deal, but rarely fatal to your legal claim.
The two most common reasons why your attorney [...]
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The Attorney-Client Relationship
The Attorney-Client Contract
When you decide to hire an attorney, one of the documents you’ll be asked to sign is the attorney-client contract. Most contracts contain the same language and protections. It’s in your best interest to sign a contract and fee agreement with your attorney.
All contracts should outline some of the basic tenants of the attorney-client relationship, [...]
Why Listening to your Attorney can Protect You
It finally happened to you: you need to hire an attorney. Whatever the reason, now you’re stuck either protecting or defending yourself in a lawsuit. You search the internet or yellow pages, remember a commerical, or talk to a friend, and finally find an attorney who will help you out.
When you hire an attorney, you [...]