New York Attorneys Clients Charter
New York Lawyers and New York Attorneys Fees are controlled by rules which must be adhered to.
There are general requirements which must be adhered to by New York Lawyers and New York Attorneys and also DWI Lawyers
All Attorneys in New York complelled to show a statement of rights in his or her office where it is visible to clients
Broadly speaking it gives clients a clear picture of what they might expect from their lawyer
1. You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and with consideration always by your attorney and the other lawyers and workers in your lawyers office.
2. You are entitled to a lawyer who is qualified to handle your circumstances competently and diligently, in accordance with the high of the legal. If you are not satisfied with how your legal case is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client agreement at any time (approval of the court may be necessary in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the cost of legal work donefor you up to the moment of discharge).
3. You are entitled to your lawyers independent judgement and undivided loyalty which must not be affected by conflict of interest.
4. You are entitled to be billed a reasonable fee and to have your attorney detail at the beginning 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 agree to any fee arrangement that you do not like. In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the right to seek arbitration: your lawyer will give you the necessary information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee dispute, or upon being asked.
5. You should have your doubts and concerns addressed in a timely manner and to have your voicecalls returned promptly.
6. You should be kept up to date as to the status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to enough information to allow you to participate fully in the progress of your case.
7. You should have your legitimate aims respected by your lawyer, including whether or not to settle your case (court approval of a settlement may be in some matters).
8. You have the right to secrecy in your dealings with your attorney and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.