Description
Sometimes the attorney-client relationship just doesn't work out. Whether your client is lying to you about critical information, hasn’t paid you in nine months, or you've reached an impasse on how the matter is to be handled, every lawyer needs to know when and how to walk away. But ending any relationship, including that between an attorney and client, is never easy. This webcast will guide practitioners through the maze of ethical and practical issues surrounding the termination of representation prior to the natural conclusion of the legal work.
Join us for this one-hour webcast to learn the steps to take to withdraw from a client matter, including:
- What the difference is between “must" versus "may" withdrawal scenarios under MRPC Rule 1.16
- When to seek permissive withdrawals from courts/tribunals and the issues that may arise
- Why end-of-engagement letters and other forms of notice to clients are essential
- How to handle pending deadlines
- What confidentiality obligations continue to apply
- How to handle client files and funds after withdrawal
Get the guidance you need to ensure that your withdrawal from representation is both permissible and ethical! All registrants will receive a set of downloadable course materials to accompany the program.
This ethics program will benefit all practicing lawyers, whether terminating an attorney-client relationship now or in the future.