Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Oct. 7, 2019
Balancing ethical duties when a client’s claims lack merit
What ethical obligations arise when an attorney is required to withdraw from representation because the client’s claim(s) lack merit? Do ethical obligations preclude the attorney from settling the action before withdrawing from representation in such a situation?
What ethical obligations arise when an attorney is required to withdraw from representation because the client's claim(s) lack merit? Do ethical obligations preclude the attorney from settling the action before withdrawing from representation in such a situation? The recently published Formal Opinion Number 2019-198 of the State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct purports to answer these questions.
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