Terminating the relationship

Question 1

mandatory withdrawl

Answer 1

1. 16a- when:
2. continuing rep will result in rule violation
3. mental phsyical impairment hinders abilitiy to rep client
4. when lawyer is discharged

Question 2

permissive withdrawl

Answer 2

1. 16 b when
2. it can be accomplished without material adversely affecting the client
3. when other good cause exists

Question 3

duties relevant to withdrawl

Answer 3

1. in litigation- rep client until ct approves

2. non litigation- give notice and protect clients interest until wiithdrawal is complete

Question 4

after termination some duties continue

Answer 4

confidence

Question 5

client files

Answer 5

dont hold hostage for payment, beware of spoilation, folow doc retention polocy

Question 6

termination leters:

Answer 6

1. eliminates ? relaed to additional work.

2. provides more latittue for later conflicts analysis under former client rule.