ABA: Engagement Agreements Allowing a Lawyer to Withdraw When the Client Fails Substantially to Fulfill an Obligation Regarding the Lawyer's Services
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 20, 2026:
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Engagement agreements allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation regarding the lawyer's services
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion today clarifying the permissible terms of an engagement agreement allowing a lawyer to w . . .
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Engagement agreements allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation regarding the lawyer's services
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion today clarifying the permissible terms of an engagement agreement allowing a lawyer to w . . .