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What are the ethical responsibilites about lawyer behavior toward clients

Asked over 2 years ago -

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Can I sue a lawyer for un ethical practices . would any lawyer handle this? does the lawyer have the right to speak to me as thought Im his 5 yr old child and then drop the case that they decided to take ,and suddenly say they don't have time to answer phone calls or properly handle..this atty is in Maryland I live in NC THE CASE is in Md courts in a small town

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case is set for a status conference 10/13.09 we now have no attorney representation. he was us to sign a release form to strike him from case before he will return files in the case to me..Im not so sure I want to do that.

PS ..he has done nothing on the case since getting it.( 6 mos now) except schedule a status conference which is basically like going to the grocery to buy gas for the car.. There is a NO money to get back.those are MY records I'm entitled to them by the law whether he likes it or not. I don't want him to represent us..that's not even in the question here.
the question has to do with his ethical behavior

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Jonathan H Levy

Reputation Level 19

Answered over 2 years ago. International Law Attorney in Washington, DC.

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The attorney cannot ethically hold your records hostage. You are not required to sign a substitution of attorney but the attorney is free to file a motion to withdraw which if granted by the court would require him to return your file.

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John M. Kaman

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.

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Regardless of who's right and wrong why wouldn't you sign the documents necessary to get your files and money back. Do you want someone you can't stand representing you?

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