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 a 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 ordered 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.