Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
May 4, 2018
Know when to withdraw
While clients typically can fire their attorney at any time and for any reason, attorneys do not always have the same luxury.
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Attorneys can often tell when something does not feel right with their representation. It may be that a client stops or delays paying bills, or sometimes there may be reason to believe that the client is not being honest with the attorney.
If an attorney does not take steps to assess the situation and consider withdrawal, it can lead to future misunderstandings with the client, including, potentially, a legal malpractice claim. Howe...
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