1. You are
entitled to be treated with courtesy and
consideration at all times by your lawyer and
the other lawyers and personnel in your lawyer’s
office.
2. 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).
3. You are
entitled to your lawyer’s independent
professional judgment and undivided loyalty
uncompromised by conflicts of interest.
4. 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.
5. You are
entitled to have your questions and concerns
addressed in a prompt manner and to have your
telephone calls returned promptly.
6. 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
meaningfully in the development of your matter.
7. You are
entitled to have your legitimate objections
respected by your attorney, including whether or
not to settle your matter (court approval of a
settlement is required in some matters).
8. 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.
9. You are
entitled to have your attorney conduct himself
or herself ethically in accordance with the Code
of Professional Responsibility.
10. 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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