The Florida Supreme Court has held that, in a civil case, an attorney has the right to terminate the attorney-client relationship and to withdraw upon due notice to his client and approval by the court, which approval "should be rarely withheld and then only upon a determination that the withdrawal would interfere with ...
Rule 4-4.2, titled “Communication with Person Represented by Counsel,” is a foundational ethical rule for attorneys in Florida. Lawyers must obtain the consent of an individual's attorney before communicating with them directly, ing to the principle.
A lawyer may withdraw from representation in some circumstances. The lawyer has the option to withdraw if it can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the client's interests.