What are my rights and responsibilities as a client in a legal representation?
A matrimonial attorney is required to provide you with a Statement of Client’s Rights and Responsibilities in the following form: Statement of Client’s Rights and Responsibilities Your attorney is providing you with this document to inform you of what you, as a client, are entitled to by law or by custom. To help prevent any misunderstanding between you and your attorney, please read this document carefully. If you ever have any questions about these rights, or about the way your case is being handled, do not hesitate to ask your attorney. He or she should be readily available to represent your best interests and keep you informed about your case. An attorney may not refuse to represent you on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability. You are entitled to an attorney who will be capable of handling your case, show you courtesy and consideration at all times, represent you zealously, and preserve your confidences and secrets that are re
