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New York Legal Ethics

1.16   Rule 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation

1.16:100   Comparative Analysis of New York Rule

Primary New York References: DR 2-110
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.16, Other Jurisdictions
Commentary:

1.16:101      Model Rule Comparison

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1.16:102      Model Code Comparison

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1.16:200   Mandatory Withdrawal

Primary New York References: DR 2-103(E), DR 2-104(A), DR 2-109(A), DR 2-110(B)(1) & (2), EC 2-30, EC 2-31, EC 2-32
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.16(a), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:1001, ALI-LGL § 44, Wolfram § 9.54

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1.16:210      Discharge by Client

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1.16:220      Incapacity of Lawyer

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1.16:230      Withdrawal to Avoid Unlawful Conduct

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1.16:240      Legal Action for the Purpose of Harassing or Maliciously Injuring Any Person

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1.16:300   Permissive Withdrawal

Primary New York References: DR 2-110(C), EC 2-31, EC 2-32
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.16(b), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:1101, ALI-LGL § 44, Wolfram § 9.5.3

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1.16:310      Withdrawal to Undertake Adverse Representation

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1.16:320      Circumstances Justifying Discretionary Withdrawal

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1.16:400   Order by Tribunal to Continue Representation

Primary New York References: DR 2-110(A), EC 2-32
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.16(c), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:1101, ALI-LGL § 44, Wolfram § 9.5.1

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1.16:500   Mitigating Harm to Client Upon Withdrawal

Primary New York References: DR 2-110(A), EC 2-32
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.16(d), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:1201, ALI-LGL §§ 44, 45, Wolfram § 9.5.1

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1.16:600   Fees on Termination

Primary New York References: DR 2-110(A), EC 2-32
Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.16(d), Other Jurisdictions
Commentary: ABA/BNA §§ 31:701, 31:1001, 31:1101 , ALI-LGL §§ 43, 52, Wolfram § 9.5

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1.16:610      Termination of Lawyer's Authority [see 1.2:270]

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