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Professional Undertaking
I have undertaken to represent you only in connection with the Matter and not undertaken to represent you in connection with any other dispute or issue. Although I or anyone I may collaborate with, will endeavor to represent your interests vigorously and efficiently, we cannot guarantee success in any given case. You acknowledge that Dixon Turnbull has made no promises or guarantees concerning the outcome of the Matter, and nothing in this agreement, or in any prior discussions I may have had, can be construed as such a promise or guarantee.
Client Responsibility
You acknowledge that our performance depends, in part, upon:
- Our prompt receipt of documentation, information, authorization, and instructions from you;
- Your prompt review and execution of documents; and
- Your cooperation in general.
You therefore agree to cooperate with the firm:
- In the investigation, preparation, and execution of the Matter;
- By providing us with all requested documents and information;
- In disclosing truthfully and fully all facts and information;
- In keeping us advised of all developments relating to the Matter; and
- By attending meetings and other proceedings upon request.
Termination and Cancellation
You may terminate my representation at any time. However, in a litigation matter, your desire to obtain a new attorney is subject to court approval. The court may not grant the substitution of counsel or agree to delay the proceeding to provide you time to obtain a new attorney.
If your advance payment has been exhausted at the time of the discontinuance, you will not receive a refund of the retainer. I have the same right if I determine that my representation becomes unfeasible for any reason, subject to reasonable notice for you to arrange other counsel, in compliance with the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct. Upon termination, files shall be turned over to you upon payment of all fees and Expenses, as set forth above.
Post Engagement Matters
After completion of the matter, changes may occur in the applicable laws or regulations that could have an impact upon your future rights and liabilities. Unless you engage us after completion of the matter to provide additional advice on issues arising from the matter, the firm has no continuing obligation to advise you with respect to future legal developments.