While the Opinions express the ISBA interpretation of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant materials in response to a specific hypothesized fact situation, they do not have the weight of law and should not be relied upon as a substitute for individual legal advice.
Case is tried, lost, appealed, briefed and argued on appeal.
While awaiting decision by Appellate Court, attorney may not honor mother's instruction to dismiss appeal. Suit is filed under the Paternity Act, putative father is served and case tried. An adverse result is appealed, briefed and argued. All fees and costs are paid by Mr. and Mrs. A. During the pendency of the paternity action, Mrs. A and B have a disagreement resulting in a Guardianship proceeding filed by Mr. and Mrs. A in the interest of B. This results in the appointment of B's grandparents as guardians. The attorney has no involvement in the guardianship.