A Client’s Rights
You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times by your lawyer’s staff.
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.
You are entitled to your lawyer’s independent professional judgment and will be notified if any potential conflicts of interest exist.
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 my refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory. You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.
You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your case and to request and receive copies of papers via mail or email. You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaningfully in the development and conclusion of your case.
You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your case (court approval of a settlement is required in some cases).
You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.
You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.