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Section 1210.1 of the Joint Rules of
the Appellate Division (22NYCRR§1210.1)
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. In the event of a
fee dispute, you may have the right to seek arbitration;
your attorney will provide you with the necessary
information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee
dispute, or upon your request.
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
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