- You
are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at
all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in
your lawyer's office.
- You
are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter
competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards
of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter
is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client
relationship at any time (court approval may be required in some
matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the
value of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).
- You
are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional judgment
and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.
- You
are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your lawyer
explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the manner
and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and receive
a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable intervals.
You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find
unsatisfactory.
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- You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed
in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.
- You
are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter
and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled
to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaningfully
in the development of your matter.
- You
are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your
attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court
approval of a settlement is required in some matters).
- You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer
and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent
permitted by law.
- You
are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself
ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
- You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin
or disability.
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