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Section
1210.1 of the Joint Rules of the Appellate Division
(22NYCRR§1210.1)
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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.
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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).
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You
are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional judgment and
undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.
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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.
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You
are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a
prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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You
are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself
ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional
Responsibility.
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You
may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or
disability.
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