Attorney Fund For Client Protection In Florida
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(a) PROOF OF SERVICE. Within twenty-one days after service of a summons and complaint, a party must file proof of service.
Rule 4-1.17 provides that the seller must attempt to serve each client with written notice of the contemplated sale, including the identity of the purchaser and the fact that the decision to consent to the substitution of counsel or to make other arrangements must be made within 30 days.
Bar 4-1.15. Compliance With Trust Accounting Rules. A lawyer shall comply with The Florida Bar Rules Regulating Trust Accounts.
Rule 4-4.2, Rules of Professional Conduct, provides that, in representing a client, a lawyer cannot communicate with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter unless the other lawyer gives consent.
Key Provisions of Rule 4-4.2 Prohibition of Communication: Attorneys are prohibited from directly contacting a represented person about the subject matter of the representation without the consent of the represented person's counsel.
Rule 4-4.2, Rules of Professional Conduct, provides that, in representing a client, a lawyer cannot communicate with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter unless the other lawyer gives consent.
As advisor, a lawyer provides a client with an informed understanding of the client's legal rights and obligations and explains their practical implications. As advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client's position under the rules of the adversary system.
All you would need to do is notify your current attorney that you would like to terminate services, ask for a detailed final bill, and have your retainer balance returned.