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Statement Clients’ Rights
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Statement of Clients’ Rights |
You are entitled to
be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times
by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in
your lawyers’ 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 lawyers’ independent and
professional judgment and undivided loyalty
uncompromised by conflicts of interests.
You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to
have your lawyers 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.
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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