Clients have the right to have a written Retainer Agreement describing the financial terms of the relationship between the client and the attorney. Clients have the right to refuse to enter into an unacceptable fee arrangement or modification of the fee arrangement. Clients have the right to be provided bills on a regular basis, itemized as to the charges and time spent on each activity. Clients have the right to be informed of and be present at any court proceeding involving their case, unless otherwise directed by the court. Clients have the right to be provided copies of all documents presented to the court by any party in their matter, unless otherwise directed by the court.
Clients have the right to be afforded reasonable access to their attorneys.
Clients have the right to make the final decision as to whether, when and how to settle their cases and as to economic and other positions to be taken with respect to issues in the case. Clients shall provide full and accurate information to their attorneys regarding their matter. Clients shall be available to participate in a timely fashion regarding their matter and to respond reasonably to requests of their counsel. Clients shall advise their attorneys promptly of any change in their lives that may reasonably be expected to affect the handling of their matter. Clients shall pay for the legal services rendered on their behalf within the time period set forth in the Retainer Agreement.