Can a lawyer refuse to pass along information?
Can a lawyer refuse to pass along information?
He or she cannot simply refuse to pass along information or act on the client’s behalf simply because the judge has not yet granted the motion. The court can refuse to honor the request to withdraw. If the court does grant the motion to withdraw, the client may have additional time to find new counsel.
Can a lawyer refuse to continue with my case unless I pay?
If the lawyer is owed money, he or she may have a right to sue the client. He or she cannot realistically be opposed to the client and provide proper representation in his or her case. The rules of professional conduct may discuss permissible reasons for a lawyer to withdraw as counsel. One common reason is because the client has not paid the bill.
What to do if a motion to continue is denied?
While you cannot always control how the court will rule on a Motion to Continue, the above information outlines your options for letting the court know your feelings on the Motion, and also provides you with information on making the best of a continuance if it is granted.
What happens if a lawyer withdraws from a case?
If a lawyer does withdraw from a case, he or she still has ongoing duties. For example, he or she must maintain client confidentiality. Additionally, if the lawyer has any of the client’s property, he or she must return it. He or she must provide the client’s file upon request and cooperate with the transfer process.
He or she cannot simply refuse to pass along information or act on the client’s behalf simply because the judge has not yet granted the motion. The court can refuse to honor the request to withdraw. If the court does grant the motion to withdraw, the client may have additional time to find new counsel.
If the lawyer is owed money, he or she may have a right to sue the client. He or she cannot realistically be opposed to the client and provide proper representation in his or her case. The rules of professional conduct may discuss permissible reasons for a lawyer to withdraw as counsel. One common reason is because the client has not paid the bill.
If a lawyer does withdraw from a case, he or she still has ongoing duties. For example, he or she must maintain client confidentiality. Additionally, if the lawyer has any of the client’s property, he or she must return it. He or she must provide the client’s file upon request and cooperate with the transfer process.
Where can I find the case processing times?
For more information about case processing times and reading your receipt notice, visit the Case Processing Times page.