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Statement Of Client Rights
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 objectives
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.
Posted in accordance with 22 NYCRR 1210.
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