An effective method for preventing legal malpractice claims is knowing when and how to end an attorney-client relationship headed down a troublesome path.
While the legal duties to clients do not change, the practical steps for withdrawal do differ between litigation and non-litigation matters. For litigation matters, the court must approve the withdrawal. Yet, the first step for withdrawal for both litigation and non-litigation matters is the same—ask for the client’s consent.
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