Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 10, 2018
Withdrawing from representation the right way
If withdrawal is not done properly, it can make a bad situation even worse and result in a legal malpractice claim or a bar complaint.
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Because the relationship between an attorney and client can be extremely personal, it can be difficult to recognize when it is time to end the relationship. However, for many reasons, attorney withdrawal sometimes is the most prudent course to get out of a problematic situation.
However, if withdrawal is not done properly, it can make a bad situation even worse and result in a legal malpractice claim or a bar complaint. Thus, often t...
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