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An attorney is obliged to preserve your confidences, whether or not he actually takes your case. In addition, if he does take your case, he may not concurrently have any other client whose interests would be adverse to yours without your approval.
An attorney must give you a written fee agreement, which is not binding unless signed, if the total fees will exceed $1,000, or if they are contingent on the outcome of the case.
Regardless of any agreement you have, you may fire your attorney at any time. However, if you do, you will be liable for the reasonable value of his services to that point, as determined by the courts.
Your attorney may resign if the two of you do not work well together, or if you fail to pay him. However, if a court proceeding is in process, your attorney will need court approval to resign, and may not do so until you find a replacement.
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