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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.
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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). |
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You are entitled
to your lawyer's independent professional
judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised
by conflicts of interest. |
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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. In the event of a
fee dispute, you may have the right to seek
arbitration; your attorney will provide you
with the necessary information regarding arbitration
in the event of a fee dispute, or upon your
request. |
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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. |
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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 meaning fully
in the development of your matter. |
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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). |
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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.
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You are entitled
to have your attorney conduct himself or herself
ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional
Responsibility. |
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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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