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New York -
Statement of Clients' Rights
NEW YORK
CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
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DOCUMENT REFLECTS CHANGES RECEIVED THROUGH NOVEMBER 9, 2007 ****
TITLE 22,
JUDICIARY
SUBTITLE B. COURTS
CHAPTER IV, SUPREME COURT
SUBCHAPTER 3, ALL DEPARTMENTS
PART 1210. STATEMENT OF CLIENT'S
RIGHTS
22 NYCRR
- 1210.1 (2007)
Section 1210.1 Posting.
Every attorney with an office located in the State of
New York shall insure that there is posted in that office, in a manner
visible to clients of the attorney, a statement of client's rights in
the form set forth below. Attorneys in offices that provide legal
services without fee may delete from the statement those provisions
dealing with fees. The statement shall contain the following:
STATEMENT OF CLIENT'S RIGHTS
1. You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and
consideration at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and
personnel in your lawyers office.
2. You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling
your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the
highest standards of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how
your matter is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the
attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be required
in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the
value of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).
3. You are entitled to your lawyer's independent
professional judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts
of interest.
4. You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and
to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed
and the manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and
receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable
intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you
find unsatisfactory. In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the
right to seek arbitration: your attorney will provide you with the
necessary information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee
dispute, or upon your request.
5. You are entitled to have your questions and
concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls
returned promptly.
6. You are entitled to be kept informed as to the
status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You
are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate
meaning fully in the development of your matter.
7. You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives
respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your
matter (court approval of a settlement is required in some matters).
8. You have the right to privacy in your dealings with
your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the
extent permitted by law.
9. You are entitled to have your attorney conduct
himself or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional
Responsibility.
10. You may not be refused representation on the basis
of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national
origin or disability. |
