Withdrawal. n. 1) in criminal law, leaving a conspiracy to commit a crime before the actual crime is committed, which is similar to "renunciation." If the withdrawal is before any overt criminal act the withdrawer may escape prosecution.
There are several possible options. One would be to hire another attorney. Another would be to check into whether your attorney sent in a representation letter to the court or Solicitor's Office. If so, the attorney may have to file a Motion with the Court to be relieved as counsel on your case.
If your attorney files a motion to withdraw from your case, it is essential to take prompt action. You may choose to oppose the motion and explain why you believe your lawyer should continue representing you. Alternatively, you can agree to their withdrawal and seek new legal counsel.
Research Ethics Individuals have the right to choose to participate or not. Also, an individual who initially agrees to participate in a study has the right to withdraw from the study at any point and the right to refuse to answer any particular question(s) or participate in a particular set of procedures.
Law school admission officers look beyond your GPA to carefully scrutinize your undergraduate transcripts. One or two withdrawals typically do not present much of an issue. However, a pattern of withdrawals will cause law schools to question your academic preparedness and ability to manage a demanding academic load.
LBR 2091-1(a) provides a procedure for an attorney to withdraw as counsel, and that withdrawal results in the client no longer being represented by an attorney. The former client is now considered to be a "Self-Represented Party".
Rule 1.8 - Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules (a) A lawyer shall not enter into a business transaction with a client or knowingly acquire an ownership, possessory, security or other pecuniary interest adverse to a client unless: (1) the transaction and terms on which the lawyer acquires the interest ...
In the course of representing a client a lawyer shall not knowingly: (a) make a false statement of material fact or law to a third person; or (b) fail to disclose a material fact when disclosure is necessary to avoid assisting a criminal or fraudulent act by a client, unless disclosure is prohibited by ER 1.6.
Rule ER 3.7 - Lawyer as Witness (a) A lawyer shall not act as advocate at a trial in which the lawyer is likely to be a necessary witness unless: (1) the testimony relates to an uncontested issue; (2) the testimony relates to the nature and value of legal services rendered in the case; or (3) disqualification of the ...
When must I withdraw from representation? (1) When ongoing representation will result in violation of the ERs or other law; (2) when your physical or mental condition materially impairs your ability; and/or (3) when the client fires you.