Contingent Fee Agreements: Any agreement where a lawyer's fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case must be in writing and signed by the client. The contingent fee written agreement must clearly state the method by which the fee is determined, the percentages that accrue to the lawyer in the event of settlement, trial, or appeal, and how litigation expenses are to be deducted.

Contingent Fee Agreements: Any agreement where a lawyer's fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case must be in writing and signed by the client. The contingent fee written agreement must clearly state the method by which the fee is determined, the percentages that accrue to the lawyer in the event of settlement, trial, or appeal, and how litigation expenses are to be deducted.

Contingent Fee Agreements: Any agreement where a lawyer's fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case must be in writing and signed by the client. The contingent fee written agreement must clearly state the method by which the fee is determined, the percentages that accrue to the lawyer in the event of settlement, trial, or appeal, and how litigation expenses are to be deducted.

Contingent Fee Agreements: Any agreement where a lawyer's fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case must be in writing and signed by the client. The contingent fee written agreement must clearly state the method by which the fee is determined, the percentages that accrue to the lawyer in the event of settlement, trial, or appeal, and how litigation expenses are to be deducted.

Division of Fees Between Lawyers: If lawyers from different law firms intend to split a fee, the client must agree to the arrangement in writing. This written agreement must include the share or proportion that each lawyer will receive.

Division of Fees Between Lawyers: If lawyers from different law firms intend to split a fee, the client must agree to the arrangement in writing. This written agreement must include the share or proportion that each lawyer will receive.

Division of Fees Between Lawyers: If lawyers from different law firms intend to split a fee, the client must agree to the arrangement in writing. This written agreement must include the share or proportion that each lawyer will receive.

Division of Fees Between Lawyers: If lawyers from different law firms intend to split a fee, the client must agree to the arrangement in writing. This written agreement must include the share or proportion that each lawyer will receive.

Aggregate Settlements: When a lawyer represents multiple clients in a single matter, they cannot participate in making an aggregate settlement of the claims (or an aggregate plea agreement in criminal cases) unless each client gives informed consent in writing,. This requires full disclosure of the existence and nature of all claims and the participation of each person in the settlement,.

Aggregate Settlements: When a lawyer represents multiple clients in a single matter, they cannot participate in making an aggregate settlement of the claims (or an aggregate plea agreement in criminal cases) unless each client gives informed consent in writing,. This requires full disclosure of the existence and nature of all claims and the participation of each person in the settlement,.

Aggregate Settlements: When a lawyer represents multiple clients in a single matter, they cannot participate in making an aggregate settlement of the claims (or an aggregate plea agreement in criminal cases) unless each client gives informed consent in writing,. This requires full disclosure of the existence and nature of all claims and the participation of each person in the settlement,.

Aggregate Settlements: When a lawyer represents multiple clients in a single matter, they cannot participate in making an aggregate settlement of the claims (or an aggregate plea agreement in criminal cases) unless each client gives informed consent in writing,. This requires full disclosure of the existence and nature of all claims and the participation of each person in the settlement,.

Conflict of Interest Waivers: In situations involving a conflict of interest—such as representing multiple clients with adverse interests, opposing a former client in a substantially related matter, or dealing with prospective client conflicts—the lawyer may generally only proceed if each affected client gives their informed consent, confirmed in writing.

Conflict of Interest Waivers: In situations involving a conflict of interest—such as representing multiple clients with adverse interests, opposing a former client in a substantially related matter, or dealing with prospective client conflicts—the lawyer may generally only proceed if each affected client gives their informed consent, confirmed in writing.

Conflict of Interest Waivers: In situations involving a conflict of interest—such as representing multiple clients with adverse interests, opposing a former client in a substantially related matter, or dealing with prospective client conflicts—the lawyer may generally only proceed if each affected client gives their informed consent, confirmed in writing.

Conflict of Interest Waivers: In situations involving a conflict of interest—such as representing multiple clients with adverse interests, opposing a former client in a substantially related matter, or dealing with prospective client conflicts—the lawyer may generally only proceed if each affected client gives their informed consent, confirmed in writing.

Business Transactions with Clients: If a lawyer enters into a business transaction with a client or acquires a pecuniary interest adverse to the client, the terms must be fully disclosed in writing. Furthermore, the lawyer must advise the client in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of an independent lawyer and give them a reasonable opportunity to do so. Finally, the client must give informed consent in writing regarding the essential terms of the transaction and the lawyer's role.

Business Transactions with Clients: If a lawyer enters into a business transaction with a client or acquires a pecuniary interest adverse to the client, the terms must be fully disclosed in writing. Furthermore, the lawyer must advise the client in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of an independent lawyer and give them a reasonable opportunity to do so. Finally, the client must give informed consent in writing regarding the essential terms of the transaction and the lawyer's role.

Business Transactions with Clients: If a lawyer enters into a business transaction with a client or acquires a pecuniary interest adverse to the client, the terms must be fully disclosed in writing. Furthermore, the lawyer must advise the client in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of an independent lawyer and give them a reasonable opportunity to do so. Finally, the client must give informed consent in writing regarding the essential terms of the transaction and the lawyer's role.

Business Transactions with Clients: If a lawyer enters into a business transaction with a client or acquires a pecuniary interest adverse to the client, the terms must be fully disclosed in writing. Furthermore, the lawyer must advise the client in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of an independent lawyer and give them a reasonable opportunity to do so. Finally, the client must give informed consent in writing regarding the essential terms of the transaction and the lawyer's role.

Prospectively Limiting Malpractice Liability: A lawyer is strictly prohibited from making an agreement that prospectively limits their liability to a client for malpractice unless the client is independently represented by another lawyer in making that specific agreement.

Prospectively Limiting Malpractice Liability: A lawyer is strictly prohibited from making an agreement that prospectively limits their liability to a client for malpractice unless the client is independently represented by another lawyer in making that specific agreement.

Prospectively Limiting Malpractice Liability: A lawyer is strictly prohibited from making an agreement that prospectively limits their liability to a client for malpractice unless the client is independently represented by another lawyer in making that specific agreement.

Prospectively Limiting Malpractice Liability: A lawyer is strictly prohibited from making an agreement that prospectively limits their liability to a client for malpractice unless the client is independently represented by another lawyer in making that specific agreement.

Settling Malpractice Claims: If a lawyer wants to settle a malpractice claim (or potential claim) with an unrepresented current or former client, the lawyer must advise that person in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent legal counsel and must give them a reasonable opportunity to obtain it.

Settling Malpractice Claims: If a lawyer wants to settle a malpractice claim (or potential claim) with an unrepresented current or former client, the lawyer must advise that person in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent legal counsel and must give them a reasonable opportunity to obtain it.

Settling Malpractice Claims: If a lawyer wants to settle a malpractice claim (or potential claim) with an unrepresented current or former client, the lawyer must advise that person in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent legal counsel and must give them a reasonable opportunity to obtain it.

Settling Malpractice Claims: If a lawyer wants to settle a malpractice claim (or potential claim) with an unrepresented current or former client, the lawyer must advise that person in writing of the desirability of seeking the advice of independent legal counsel and must give them a reasonable opportunity to obtain it.

Concurrent Client Conflicts: This occurs when the representation of one client is directly adverse to another, or when there is a significant risk that the representation will be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client, a former client, a third party, or the lawyer’s own interests. To resolve this, the lawyer must reasonably believe they can provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client, the representation must not be prohibited by law, the clients cannot be asserting claims against each other in the same litigation, and each affected client must give informed consent in writing.

Concurrent Client Conflicts: This occurs when the representation of one client is directly adverse to another, or when there is a significant risk that the representation will be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client, a former client, a third party, or the lawyer’s own interests. To resolve this, the lawyer must reasonably believe they can provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client, the representation must not be prohibited by law, the clients cannot be asserting claims against each other in the same litigation, and each affected client must give informed consent in writing.

Concurrent Client Conflicts: This occurs when the representation of one client is directly adverse to another, or when there is a significant risk that the representation will be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client, a former client, a third party, or the lawyer’s own interests. To resolve this, the lawyer must reasonably believe they can provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client, the representation must not be prohibited by law, the clients cannot be asserting claims against each other in the same litigation, and each affected client must give informed consent in writing.

Concurrent Client Conflicts: This occurs when the representation of one client is directly adverse to another, or when there is a significant risk that the representation will be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client, a former client, a third party, or the lawyer’s own interests. To resolve this, the lawyer must reasonably believe they can provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client, the representation must not be prohibited by law, the clients cannot be asserting claims against each other in the same litigation, and each affected client must give informed consent in writing.

Third-Party Compensation: When someone other than the client (such as a parent or an insurance company) pays for the legal representation, there is a risk of divided loyalties. This is resolved by obtaining the client’s informed consent, ensuring the third party does not interfere with the lawyer's independent professional judgment or the client-lawyer relationship, and strictly preserving the client's confidentiality.

Third-Party Compensation: When someone other than the client (such as a parent or an insurance company) pays for the legal representation, there is a risk of divided loyalties. This is resolved by obtaining the client’s informed consent, ensuring the third party does not interfere with the lawyer's independent professional judgment or the client-lawyer relationship, and strictly preserving the client's confidentiality.

Third-Party Compensation: When someone other than the client (such as a parent or an insurance company) pays for the legal representation, there is a risk of divided loyalties. This is resolved by obtaining the client’s informed consent, ensuring the third party does not interfere with the lawyer's independent professional judgment or the client-lawyer relationship, and strictly preserving the client's confidentiality.

Third-Party Compensation: When someone other than the client (such as a parent or an insurance company) pays for the legal representation, there is a risk of divided loyalties. This is resolved by obtaining the client’s informed consent, ensuring the third party does not interfere with the lawyer's independent professional judgment or the client-lawyer relationship, and strictly preserving the client's confidentiality.

Former Client Conflicts: This conflict occurs if a lawyer represents a new client in the same or a substantially related matter where the new client's interests are materially adverse to those of a former client. The lawyer cannot proceed unless the former client provides informed consent in writing.

Former Client Conflicts: This conflict occurs if a lawyer represents a new client in the same or a substantially related matter where the new client's interests are materially adverse to those of a former client. The lawyer cannot proceed unless the former client provides informed consent in writing.

Former Client Conflicts: This conflict occurs if a lawyer represents a new client in the same or a substantially related matter where the new client's interests are materially adverse to those of a former client. The lawyer cannot proceed unless the former client provides informed consent in writing.

Former Client Conflicts: This conflict occurs if a lawyer represents a new client in the same or a substantially related matter where the new client's interests are materially adverse to those of a former client. The lawyer cannot proceed unless the former client provides informed consent in writing.

Prospective Client Conflicts: If a lawyer consults with a prospective client but is not hired, the lawyer may later face a conflict if asked to represent a party with adverse interests in the same or a substantially related matter, provided the lawyer received information that could be significantly harmful to the prospective client. This is resolved if both the affected current client and the prospective client give written informed consent. Alternatively, the lawyer's firm can accept the case if the lawyer took reasonable measures to avoid exposure to unnecessary information, the disqualified lawyer is timely screened and receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly given to the prospective client.

Prospective Client Conflicts: If a lawyer consults with a prospective client but is not hired, the lawyer may later face a conflict if asked to represent a party with adverse interests in the same or a substantially related matter, provided the lawyer received information that could be significantly harmful to the prospective client. This is resolved if both the affected current client and the prospective client give written informed consent. Alternatively, the lawyer's firm can accept the case if the lawyer took reasonable measures to avoid exposure to unnecessary information, the disqualified lawyer is timely screened and receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly given to the prospective client.

Prospective Client Conflicts: If a lawyer consults with a prospective client but is not hired, the lawyer may later face a conflict if asked to represent a party with adverse interests in the same or a substantially related matter, provided the lawyer received information that could be significantly harmful to the prospective client. This is resolved if both the affected current client and the prospective client give written informed consent. Alternatively, the lawyer's firm can accept the case if the lawyer took reasonable measures to avoid exposure to unnecessary information, the disqualified lawyer is timely screened and receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly given to the prospective client.

Prospective Client Conflicts: If a lawyer consults with a prospective client but is not hired, the lawyer may later face a conflict if asked to represent a party with adverse interests in the same or a substantially related matter, provided the lawyer received information that could be significantly harmful to the prospective client. This is resolved if both the affected current client and the prospective client give written informed consent. Alternatively, the lawyer's firm can accept the case if the lawyer took reasonable measures to avoid exposure to unnecessary information, the disqualified lawyer is timely screened and receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly given to the prospective client.

Lawyers Transitioning from Government Service: A lawyer moving from government employment to private practice faces a conflict if asked to represent a client in a matter they participated in personally and substantially while serving as a public officer. This is resolved by obtaining written, informed consent from the appropriate government agency. Even if the agency refuses, other lawyers in the firm can take the case if the former government lawyer is effectively screened, receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly provided to the government agency.

Lawyers Transitioning from Government Service: A lawyer moving from government employment to private practice faces a conflict if asked to represent a client in a matter they participated in personally and substantially while serving as a public officer. This is resolved by obtaining written, informed consent from the appropriate government agency. Even if the agency refuses, other lawyers in the firm can take the case if the former government lawyer is effectively screened, receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly provided to the government agency.

Lawyers Transitioning from Government Service: A lawyer moving from government employment to private practice faces a conflict if asked to represent a client in a matter they participated in personally and substantially while serving as a public officer. This is resolved by obtaining written, informed consent from the appropriate government agency. Even if the agency refuses, other lawyers in the firm can take the case if the former government lawyer is effectively screened, receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly provided to the government agency.

Lawyers Transitioning from Government Service: A lawyer moving from government employment to private practice faces a conflict if asked to represent a client in a matter they participated in personally and substantially while serving as a public officer. This is resolved by obtaining written, informed consent from the appropriate government agency. Even if the agency refuses, other lawyers in the firm can take the case if the former government lawyer is effectively screened, receives no part of the fee, and written notice is promptly provided to the government agency.

Literary or Media Rights: A conflict of interest exists if a lawyer attempts to negotiate or acquire literary or media rights to an account based substantially on the representation of a client. The only way to resolve this and act ethically is to wait to negotiate or enter into such an agreement until the legal representation has completely concluded.

Literary or Media Rights: A conflict of interest exists if a lawyer attempts to negotiate or acquire literary or media rights to an account based substantially on the representation of a client. The only way to resolve this and act ethically is to wait to negotiate or enter into such an agreement until the legal representation has completely concluded.

Literary or Media Rights: A conflict of interest exists if a lawyer attempts to negotiate or acquire literary or media rights to an account based substantially on the representation of a client. The only way to resolve this and act ethically is to wait to negotiate or enter into such an agreement until the legal representation has completely concluded.

Law firm, as Associate’s employer, is vicariously liable for Client’s loss (civil liability). Associate is personally liable for Client’s loss because Associate incompetently failed to comply with a notice requirement.

Law firm, as Associate’s employer, is vicariously liable for Client’s loss (civil liability). Associate is personally liable for Client’s loss because Associate incompetently failed to comply with a notice requirement.

Law firm, as Associate’s employer, is vicariously liable for Client’s loss (civil liability). Associate is personally liable for Client’s loss because Associate incompetently failed to comply with a notice requirement.

Law firm, as Associate’s employer, is vicariously liable for Client’s loss (civil liability). Associate is personally liable for Client’s loss because Associate incompetently failed to comply with a notice requirement.

The missing of the statute of limitations may result in injury to Client so Attorney may be subject to civil liability. If Attorney has failed to supervise the legal assistant, Attorney may be subject to discipline under MR 5.3(c)(2).

The missing of the statute of limitations may result in injury to Client so Attorney may be subject to civil liability. If Attorney has failed to supervise the legal assistant, Attorney may be subject to discipline under MR 5.3(c)(2).

The missing of the statute of limitations may result in injury to Client so Attorney may be subject to civil liability. If Attorney has failed to supervise the legal assistant, Attorney may be subject to discipline under MR 5.3(c)(2).

The missing of the statute of limitations may result in injury to Client so Attorney may be subject to civil liability. If Attorney has failed to supervise the legal assistant, Attorney may be subject to discipline under MR 5.3(c)(2).

Attorney may also arrange for a bank loan to advance the expenses for trial preparation, so Attorney is not subject to discipline if she guarantees Client's promissory note.

Attorney may also arrange for a bank loan to advance the expenses for trial preparation, so Attorney is not subject to discipline if she guarantees Client's promissory note.

Attorney may also arrange for a bank loan to advance the expenses for trial preparation, so Attorney is not subject to discipline if she guarantees Client's promissory note.

Attorney may also arrange for a bank loan to advance the expenses for trial preparation, so Attorney is not subject to discipline if she guarantees Client's promissory note.

A lawyer must promptly coomunicate any fee changes to the client and the client has to consent

A lawyer must promptly coomunicate any fee changes to the client and the client has to consent

A lawyer must promptly coomunicate any fee changes to the client and the client has to consent

A lawyer must promptly coomunicate any fee changes to the client and the client has to consent

A lawyer is permitted to withdraw from representing a client if the client insists upon taking action the lawyer considers repugnant or which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees

A lawyer is permitted to withdraw from representing a client if the client insists upon taking action the lawyer considers repugnant or which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees

A lawyer is permitted to withdraw from representing a client if the client insists upon taking action the lawyer considers repugnant or which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees

A lawyer is permitted to withdraw from representing a client if the client insists upon taking action the lawyer considers repugnant or which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees

Withdrawal is permitted but not requiered when a client insists on conduct which the lawyer reasonably believes, but does not know, wil be criminal

Withdrawal is permitted but not requiered when a client insists on conduct which the lawyer reasonably believes, but does not know, wil be criminal

Withdrawal is permitted but not requiered when a client insists on conduct which the lawyer reasonably believes, but does not know, wil be criminal

Withdrawal is permitted but not requiered when a client insists on conduct which the lawyer reasonably believes, but does not know, wil be criminal

Mandatory withdrawal is required in three specific situations. First, a lawyer must withdraw from representing a client if continuing the representation would result in a violation of the law or the Rules of Professional Conduct. Second, withdrawal is strictly mandatory if the lawyer experiences a physical or mental condition that materially impairs their ability to effectively represent the client. Finally, an attorney is required to withdraw if they are discharged or fired by the client, as a client has an absolute right to terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

Mandatory withdrawal is required in three specific situations. First, a lawyer must withdraw from representing a client if continuing the representation would result in a violation of the law or the Rules of Professional Conduct. Second, withdrawal is strictly mandatory if the lawyer experiences a physical or mental condition that materially impairs their ability to effectively represent the client. Finally, an attorney is required to withdraw if they are discharged or fired by the client, as a client has an absolute right to terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

Mandatory withdrawal is required in three specific situations. First, a lawyer must withdraw from representing a client if continuing the representation would result in a violation of the law or the Rules of Professional Conduct. Second, withdrawal is strictly mandatory if the lawyer experiences a physical or mental condition that materially impairs their ability to effectively represent the client. Finally, an attorney is required to withdraw if they are discharged or fired by the client, as a client has an absolute right to terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

Mandatory withdrawal is required in three specific situations. First, a lawyer must withdraw from representing a client if continuing the representation would result in a violation of the law or the Rules of Professional Conduct. Second, withdrawal is strictly mandatory if the lawyer experiences a physical or mental condition that materially impairs their ability to effectively represent the client. Finally, an attorney is required to withdraw if they are discharged or fired by the client, as a client has an absolute right to terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

Optional, or permissive, withdrawal allows a lawyer to step away from a case under several specific circumstances. A lawyer may withdraw for any reason if it can be accomplished without causing a material adverse effect on the client's interests. However, even if the withdrawal will adversely affect the client, a lawyer may still withdraw if there is "good cause". Good cause exists if the client persists in a course of action involving the lawyer's services that the lawyer reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent, or if the client has already used the lawyer's services to perpetrate a crime or fraud. A lawyer may also withdraw if the client insists upon taking action that the lawyer considers repugnant or with which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees.

Optional, or permissive, withdrawal allows a lawyer to step away from a case under several specific circumstances. A lawyer may withdraw for any reason if it can be accomplished without causing a material adverse effect on the client's interests. However, even if the withdrawal will adversely affect the client, a lawyer may still withdraw if there is "good cause". Good cause exists if the client persists in a course of action involving the lawyer's services that the lawyer reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent, or if the client has already used the lawyer's services to perpetrate a crime or fraud. A lawyer may also withdraw if the client insists upon taking action that the lawyer considers repugnant or with which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees.

Optional, or permissive, withdrawal allows a lawyer to step away from a case under several specific circumstances. A lawyer may withdraw for any reason if it can be accomplished without causing a material adverse effect on the client's interests. However, even if the withdrawal will adversely affect the client, a lawyer may still withdraw if there is "good cause". Good cause exists if the client persists in a course of action involving the lawyer's services that the lawyer reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent, or if the client has already used the lawyer's services to perpetrate a crime or fraud. A lawyer may also withdraw if the client insists upon taking action that the lawyer considers repugnant or with which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees.

Optional, or permissive, withdrawal allows a lawyer to step away from a case under several specific circumstances. A lawyer may withdraw for any reason if it can be accomplished without causing a material adverse effect on the client's interests. However, even if the withdrawal will adversely affect the client, a lawyer may still withdraw if there is "good cause". Good cause exists if the client persists in a course of action involving the lawyer's services that the lawyer reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent, or if the client has already used the lawyer's services to perpetrate a crime or fraud. A lawyer may also withdraw if the client insists upon taking action that the lawyer considers repugnant or with which the lawyer fundamentally disagrees.

Financial and cooperative issues also provide valid grounds for optional withdrawal. A lawyer may withdraw if the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the lawyer, or if the client has rendered the representation unreasonably difficult. Additionally, if a client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation to the lawyer—such as failing to pay legal fees—the lawyer may withdraw, provided they have given the client a reasonable warning that they will withdraw unless the obligation is met. The rules also include a catch-all provision allowing optional withdrawal if any other "good cause" exists.

Financial and cooperative issues also provide valid grounds for optional withdrawal. A lawyer may withdraw if the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the lawyer, or if the client has rendered the representation unreasonably difficult. Additionally, if a client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation to the lawyer—such as failing to pay legal fees—the lawyer may withdraw, provided they have given the client a reasonable warning that they will withdraw unless the obligation is met. The rules also include a catch-all provision allowing optional withdrawal if any other "good cause" exists.

Financial and cooperative issues also provide valid grounds for optional withdrawal. A lawyer may withdraw if the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the lawyer, or if the client has rendered the representation unreasonably difficult. Additionally, if a client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation to the lawyer—such as failing to pay legal fees—the lawyer may withdraw, provided they have given the client a reasonable warning that they will withdraw unless the obligation is met. The rules also include a catch-all provision allowing optional withdrawal if any other "good cause" exists.

Financial and cooperative issues also provide valid grounds for optional withdrawal. A lawyer may withdraw if the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the lawyer, or if the client has rendered the representation unreasonably difficult. Additionally, if a client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation to the lawyer—such as failing to pay legal fees—the lawyer may withdraw, provided they have given the client a reasonable warning that they will withdraw unless the obligation is met. The rules also include a catch-all provision allowing optional withdrawal if any other "good cause" exists.

Regardless of whether the withdrawal is mandatory or optional, there is a critical procedural limitation. If the matter is currently in pending litigation, the lawyer must typically give notice and seek the court's permission to withdraw. If a tribunal orders the lawyer to continue the representation, the lawyer is obligated to do so, even if good cause for termination otherwise exists. Upon withdrawal, the lawyer must always take reasonable steps to protect the client's interests, which includes giving reasonable notice, allowing time for the employment of new counsel, surrendering papers, and refunding any unearned fees.

Regardless of whether the withdrawal is mandatory or optional, there is a critical procedural limitation. If the matter is currently in pending litigation, the lawyer must typically give notice and seek the court's permission to withdraw. If a tribunal orders the lawyer to continue the representation, the lawyer is obligated to do so, even if good cause for termination otherwise exists. Upon withdrawal, the lawyer must always take reasonable steps to protect the client's interests, which includes giving reasonable notice, allowing time for the employment of new counsel, surrendering papers, and refunding any unearned fees.

Regardless of whether the withdrawal is mandatory or optional, there is a critical procedural limitation. If the matter is currently in pending litigation, the lawyer must typically give notice and seek the court's permission to withdraw. If a tribunal orders the lawyer to continue the representation, the lawyer is obligated to do so, even if good cause for termination otherwise exists. Upon withdrawal, the lawyer must always take reasonable steps to protect the client's interests, which includes giving reasonable notice, allowing time for the employment of new counsel, surrendering papers, and refunding any unearned fees.

Regardless of whether the withdrawal is mandatory or optional, there is a critical procedural limitation. If the matter is currently in pending litigation, the lawyer must typically give notice and seek the court's permission to withdraw. If a tribunal orders the lawyer to continue the representation, the lawyer is obligated to do so, even if good cause for termination otherwise exists. Upon withdrawal, the lawyer must always take reasonable steps to protect the client's interests, which includes giving reasonable notice, allowing time for the employment of new counsel, surrendering papers, and refunding any unearned fees.