In this complaint, plaintiff charges defendants with intentional interference with the attorney/client relationship. The plaintiff states that the actions of the defendants in interfering with the attorney/client relationship were willful, wanton, malicious and obtrusive and that punitive damages should be accessed against the defendants.
Attorney Fund For Client Protection In Kings
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A standard financial POA should include the: Certification and powers of your agent. Duties and limitations of your agent. Events for revocation. Signature of the principal. Effective date. Witness and notary public confirmation.
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.
Commingling of funds occurs when personal funds are mixed with client funds, creating a blur in financial clarity and accountability. In the context of a law firm, this might happen when a lawyer uses a single account for both client trust funds and their personal or operational expenses.
Since the client, and not the attorney, holds the privilege, the client holds the ultimate authority to assert it or waive it.
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.