The pamphlets are available for bulk sale through the Office of Client Relations. Sales tax applies for California residents. This pamphlet is part of a series by the State Bar of California that discusses what you should expect when you hire a lawyer. Introduction Most attorney-client relationships end when the purpose of the representation has been accomplished.
Some relationships end earlier for a variety of reasons.
Perhaps the lawyer has moved, closed the practice or become disabled. Perhaps you have moved, or you have become dissatisfied with the lawyer's services. Whatever the reason, both you and the lawyer have certain rights and responsibilities to each other as you wind up the representation. The following questions and answers cover some situations that might arise. Before hiring the lawyer, you should understand what services the lawyer is supposed to provide.