December 29
RE: Notice of Intent to Withdraw
This is my timely written letter of objection to the Notice of Intent to Withdraw from my current representation of my attorney dated December 22.
According to the state rules of professional conduct, the date of withdrawal is 10 days after service of notice including three days for mailing and must be sent certified mail.
I received an e-mail on December 22 and three letters-none of them certified; withdrawal of representation was given with less than 10 days’ notice with last day of representation, January lst.
I was not given reasonable notice-especially during the Christmas/New Year holidays. I was not allowed enough time for employment of other counsel.
Even the Westside Legal Assistance and Neighbor Legal Clinic closed for the holidays. Both re-open January 3 as do most law offices on holiday vacation. Furthermore, per the Rules of Professional Conduct no papers were surrendered, which as the client I am entitled to.
My attorney was on holiday starting December 20 until January 3 and unavailable and unwilling to explain these matters to the extent reasonably necessary to permit myself to make informed decisions on a brief discussion held months ago.
We agreed to continue representation until the end of the case.