Can my lawyer drop me as a client?
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Can my lawyer drop me as a client?
It is essential that lawyers request leave to withdraw at the earliest possible time, and that the client has reasonable notice to obtain other counsel. The court may refuse to grant a request to withdraw only in “exceptional circumstances”, and the discretion should be used “exceedingly sparingly”.
Why do attorneys withdraw as counsel?
Lawyers can withdraw based on the fact their client refuses to be truthful, refuses to follow the attorney’s advice, demands to pursue an unethical course of action, demands unrealistic results, desires to mislead the Court, refuses to cooperate with their counsel as well as countless other reasons.
Is everything you say to a lawyer confidential?
In simplified terms, legal professional privilege means that a party and/or solicitor does not have to disclose information, produce documentation nor be compelled to give evidence if, by doing so, it would disclose confidential communications between the solicitor and the client.
