II. The Lawyer-Client Relationship

When is a lawyer-client relationship formed?

What decisions does a client make? What decisions does the lawyer make?

What is a lawyer’s responsibility when a client has diminished capacity?

When must a lawyer withdraw from representation?

If a lawyer is discharged in the middle of a matter, what is the client’s monetary obligation to the lawyer?

When may a lawyer withdraw from representing a client?

What communications must a lawyer make to a client?

What is the process for a lawyer to withdraw from representation?

What factors are considered in determining whether a fee is reasonable?

When may a lawyer accept a fee paid in advance?

What are the requirements of a contingent fee?

When are contingent fees prohibited?

When may a lawyer split a fee with another lawyer?